Language acquisition is tough, especially getting enough speaking practice in. Here are few ways to get in more practice:
- Pimsleur Audio, available through Libby and free to CMU students.
- Carry a notebook when you're having a conversation, and write down phrases and words you don't know to look them up later.
- Connect with other language learners; those who are native speakers and learning another language usually know the challenges and can help.
- Read aloud -- take a look at a daily Spanish newspaper or a short story. Read it out loud and you'll be practicing correct Spanish.
- Change the language setting on your devices
- Listen to Spanish podcasts
- Shop at a market where employees speak Spanish. Ask -- in Spanish-- when you can't find something.
