Learn Spanish Faster by Avoiding These 7 Bad Learning Habits

¡Hola! Are you learning Spanish? ¡Fantastico! But beware of easy mistakes that could slow you down. I'll tell you the seven Spanish mistakes you absolutely must avoid. One of these mistakes might be the reason why many beginners feel stuck or frustrated with their progress. You'll want to watch till the end to find out which mistake could be holding you back and ensure your learning path is as effective as possible. My Daily Spanish Mistake number one Are you learning vocabulary word by word? Apple - manzana ? It is better to learn whole sentences. That way you learn vocabulary in context. You can do it with flashcards. It will help not to be translating English sentences word by word and have weird structures in Spanish. For example: Doesn't sound good in Spanish. We don't say it like that, we say: So remember, don't always learn word by word. That's helpful right? Wait, cause there's more and better. Mistake number two Do you try to memorize all the grammar? Theory helps to understand very well how a language works, but don't stick to it only. Of course, don't ignore grammar. You need to know grammar, but try to talk and listen more than memorizing all the grammar points and structures. It will come smoothly as you practice and listen. So don't spend too much time studying grammar. You need to find a balance. Mistake number three Do you only study from textbooks? And not even listen to the audios? First, you need to listen and imitate the sounds to improve your pronunciation. Imitation is key. Maybe you can communicate well in writing, but people don't understand you when you talk. It is very easy to mispronounce some words if you haven't heard them before. And if you talk like the books, it will sound very weird. So search for more resources beyond the textbook. Music, series etc. will make you engage with the language too. Try to find a singer or a band from Spain or Latin America that you like. A TV program. Spanish YouTube channels. A Spanish podcast. Find content you enjoy and you will be more motivated to learn and will enjoy the process. So don't make the mistake of only studying from textbooks. And immerse yourself in the language through music, TV series, etc.. We're on a roll now, right? Up next, a mistake that almost every language learner makes at some point. And trust me, knowing this will save you lots of frustration. Mistake number four. Have you ever felt like you're learning some advanced vocabulary or grammar structures but suddenly realize you forgot some easier words or expressions? Did you review what you had learned before? You didn't, right? Oh my God. A quite common mistake is not reviewing the previous lessons. You will forget the vocabulary, that verb tense you learned... It is very important to review and recall and practice. Keep on practicing, even if it's alone. Write a diary or think of some sentences each day. Reviewing while you learn is very easy. Way easier than having to recall everything at once months later, if you're studying on your own and you're not sure how you should learn Spanish grammar, I have a free study guide for you that will help you learn Spanish faster with explanations in order. You can download it for free from the link in the description of this video. Going on. The next thing is something people ask me a lot. Number five Should you learn Spanish from Spain or from Latin America? Is it the same? Are those different languages? Do you understand each other? Spanish spoken in Latin American countries and Spain are not very different. It is the same language, but it is also not exactly the same. We use the same grammar, the same dictionary, but we use different expressions depending on the country and even depending on the city inside the same country. Normally we understand each other perfectly, but sometimes there might be some confusion when somebody uses some local word or expression. It's just like the British English in American English. The best option is for you to learn the one you will hear the most, the one that is spoken in the country you want to visit, or if it's one that is neutral and shows you a little bit of everything, that may be convenient. But thinking it is exactly the same language is wrong and thinking they are different languages is also wrong. I think the last mistake on this list is the biggest one. Don't miss it. But first, mistake number six. Are you impatient? You want to learn Spanish in 2 days? Language learning is a long journey. Little by little, depending on how immersed you are and how much time you spend learning it, it will be quicker or slower. But you need consistency for sure. Impatient students tend to become frustrated and give up. Many study a lot of hours at the beginning, but they get overwhelmed because their brain cannot absorb all the information and they give up. Remember that progress takes time, and it's important to be patient with yourself as you learn. It's better to do it slower but steadier. Set short and long term goals. Enjoy the process, because it is a beautiful one, But don't make the mistake of lacking patience and consistency. You will get it, but just not tomorrow. We are here! The last and most important mistake. Are you afraid of talking in Spanish? Afraid of making mistakes? Mistakes are inevitable with learning. And the worst mistake you could make is not talking because you fear making one. Mistakes need to be made in order to improve. It's a natural and very important part of learning. So start speaking now. From minute one. It doesn't matter which level your at and within this point it is also important to speak with natives. Maybe you are using some grammar expressions, but when you hear natives you realize they say this in another way, and that they use this grammar structure more than that one. Also, they can correct the mistakes you make in order to speak well. You need to speak a lot. Don't be too hard on yourself if you can't speak as well as you would like. As we said before, it is a process that will come if you keep working on it. So everybody, let me give you a round of applause for studying Spanish. It is such a fantastic and exciting road. Please comment below how you study Spanish so we can create a little Spanish learning community and share our own methods and advice. You'll find that you're not alone in this. And if you really want to learn Spanish, if you've decided you want to become fluent in Spanish. I created this video eight Small changes to Become Fluent in Spanish. Check it out to get a lot of tips and ideas to improve your Spanish fast.