With all the options available to new learners it can sometimes be difficult knowing what method is best. Spanish audio lessons tick all the boxes as they introduce the language through key words and phrases, slowly breaking in the different Spanish sounds and structures, without confusing the learner with technical words or rules.
These audio lessons have become a very popular way for students to incorporate learning Spanish into a busy timetable; the lessons can be done while traveling, doing housework or during most leisure activities. The quality of the lessons and what it gives to the learner also helps to make them so popular. In addition the lessons are usually quite cheap and can be downloaded instantly from many different providers.
The majority of the audio courses have similar structures and methods. There is usually a native Spanish speaker who breaks down Spanish words in the the different sounds. The listener has to repeat the Spanish sounds, attempting to copy the Spanish speaker as closely as possible. Then some phrases are strung together with their meaning in English also explained. The learner has to repeat the phrases a number of times before moving on. At the end of each lesson a review is given and this is usually where the learner has to translate some English phrases into Spanish. The learner then has the option to repeat the lesson or move onto the next lesson.
The material that is covered during the lessons is not only repeated in future lessons but it adapted to include other words and is used in different tenses and situations. This helps the learner gain a skill of creating lots of different sentences from just a few learned phrases and vocabulary.
Listening to Spanish audio lessons and following the instructions carefully is highly recommended for beginners, and there have also been some courses put together for intermediate and advanced speakers. Going through the lessons and making sure that your pronunciation is correct will help you greatly when you go on to learn more about the Spanish language. Knowing the basic structures from an early stage means that you can build on what you have learned through taking a Spanish course, going to a foreign country or practicing Spanish grammar with online resources or books.
Many courses offer a free download so that you can try the methods before purchasing. Spanish audio lessons are a great way to start your Spanish learning.
Jorge has reviewed different Spanish audio lessons and also writes about how to start learning Spanish.
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