The best goals are specific and short-term. This might be something like \u201clearn vocabulary for fruits\u201d or \u201cpractice the conditional tense<\/a>\u201d every two weeks, every month, whatever works for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n Recording yourself speaking is a really good way to track your progress. Listening to yourself in Spanish will help you notice any mistakes that you\u2019ll be able to correct.\u00a0<\/p>\n The key to remembering vocabulary is to record it in a way that\u2019s useful to you.<\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re good at memorizing new vocabulary, it\u2019s still a good idea to keep an organized written record<\/a> for future reference. It\u2019s also a great way to keep track of your progress.<\/p>\n Make a\u00a0vocabulary diary,\u00a0color-code your vocabulary or even make sets of flashcards.\u00a0There are so many options.<\/p>\n The most important thing is that you find the way that works best for you. Here are some additional note-taking tips<\/a> to get you started.<\/p>\n There are many options<\/a> to help you start reading in Spanish<\/a>. There are Spanish reading apps<\/a> for the beginner on the go. Or, how about short stories<\/a> or magazines in Spanish<\/a>?<\/p>\n If your Spanish is more advanced, you could start with some Latin American or Spanish novels<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, any notes you make can be written in Spanish<\/a>, such as your daily planner, grocery lists, recipes, reminders and anything else you put to paper (or digital device) during your daily life.<\/p>\n If you love listening to music, you might already have some Spanish singers in your playlist. Next, try adding some songs in Spanish<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n You could even print the lyrics or write them down and translate the song. Alternatively, you could pick out new vocabulary that you want to learn.<\/p>\n Learning the lyrics to Spanish songs and then singing along is a great way to improve your fluency. It\u2019ll do wonders for your vocabulary, pronunciation and speed in Spanish.<\/p>\n There are so many simple and fun ways to incorporate Spanish into your daily life.<\/p>\n If you enjoy watching movies, TV series<\/a> or Netflix<\/a>, try to\u00a0watch them in Spanish.<\/p>\n You can either add Spanish subtitles to a movie you\u2019re watching in English or even try watching the dubbed version in Spanish for an immersive experience. Tons of popular TV shows\u2014like “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory”\u2014have Spanish dubs, so they’re not hard to find.<\/p>\n Finding content that’s relevant to you\u2014but also appropriate for your level\u2014is key here. For example, for Cristiano Ronaldo fans out there, I highly recommend videos like this one below. It’s an interview of Ronaldo and his part in\u00a0“Soy Georgina.”<\/em><\/p>\n Finding a high-quality video resource with accurate subtitles can go a long way. The language learning program FluentU<\/a> is one such example, with a library of native Spanish language videos that come with expert-written, dual-language subtitles. FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n <\/p> \r\n You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\n Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a><\/i>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n 2. Keep Good Notes<\/h2>\n
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