How Do I Learn Spanish Fluently At My Age?

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This is a question that bothers many people who are middle-aged and decide to learn the Spanish language. They feel that their school days are decades behind them and that they no longer have the study skills to actually learn a second language. It is not uncommon for us to hear the question; “how do I learn Spanish fluently when I feel too old to learn?”

Well, conventional wisdom has it that we can all learn a language much easier when we are in our early teens (12-14 years old). If you recall, our ability to absorb new knowledge during our teenage years was phenomenal. We were literally like sponges taking up water. But does this mean that it’s impossible to learn Spanish now, in our 40’s, 50’s or older? Of course not!

The Strongest Determining Factor

What we believe the determining factor as to how well and how fast you learn a new language, is your will to learn and your dedication. There are really no shortcuts to learning Spanish. It takes determination and motivation.

So think back to your teenage years – you may have been in your prime years for learning, but where was your focus? How about being busy chasing girls or boys, playing video games, watching TV, and “hanging” at the mall. Most teens are not motivated or dedicated to learning a new language.

For many people, it’s not until they are more mature that they realize the need for and actually value the idea of learning Spanish, for instance, and are really willing to put forth the effort and time to make it happen. So, mature adults, we have that advantage!

If You Are A Traveler, It Just Makes Sense

We also tend to travel and vacation more to foreign lands, so learning Spanish as a second language starts to make real sense. Motivation is another one of our advantages to learning Spanish quickly, and plays an important role in re-developing our study habits (just like riding a bike, we never lose them) and memory skills.

So the answer to “how do I learn Spanish fluently at this age?” is to plunge in and as they say, “Just Do It!” And yes, we may not learn as quickly as we did when we were 14 years old, but we have dedication and motivation on our side – a powerful combination! Purchase a good quality Spanish language program that you can use at home or in the car, buy some good books in Spanish, read Spanish newspapers, watch Spanish TV, and find some Spanish speaking friends, if possible. Make it a fun experience and you will learn Spanish vocabulary and pronunciation in no time at all!

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