3 Amazing Tips To Learn Spanish Through Full Immersion Abroad
By Becky
One question we get every single week from our students is: what is the best way to improve my Spanish skills? The truth is… if you want to significantly improve your Spanish skills there is no better way to achieve this than to take a Spanish immersion trip.
The beauty of immersion trips is that you get to travel, discover new cultures and places while easily absorbing vocabulary, grammar and slang.The improvement shown by my students after an immersion trip is amazing! If it interests you, here are 3 amazing tips that have helped my students learn Spanish through full immersion abroad:
1. Talk to Strangers
Even if this may seem a bit difficult at times, making the effort to speak someone else’s language can go a long way in establishing rapport with them, even if they are a complete stranger. Keep in mind that people love to talk about themselves, their families, their country and their work. What can be better than learning about a new friend, the world, life and Spanish all at the same time?
2. Travel Slowly
City hopping might be great for some, but if you travel this way you´ll only pick up transportation vocabulary and discover the well-worn tourist sites. If you have the time, stay in a few places for a long time -anywhere from a couple of months to a year- and really get to know them. Go to local cultural events, get involved with the local community, visit the non-tourist areas where people live, work, shop and eat. This way you´ll learn more about real life and understand the local situation in a less superficial way.
3. Combine Immersion with some Spanish lessons at Gotalkto
Before you travel, get to know the basics of Spanish grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. This doesn’t have to be a huge effort-you can simply take online Spanish classes with us for as low as $8. Take advantage of the fact that the teacher is there for you and ask them to teach you what you would like to learn. Even though it seems like a small thing, having basic knowledge of Spanish before your trip will give you a great foundation on which to build once you start traveling.
If you would like to start learning Spanish click the link below to receive a FREE 30 min lesson with the teacher of your choice! Please feel free to message us to inquire about our Spanish immersion trips to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico. See you online!