Most effective strategy to improving Spanish and getting fluent?

[Johnny]

Does anyone experience the way I do, i.e. I probably am able to speak a bit of Spanish but understanding a local speak Spanish is a different ballgame. I am unable to comprehend at all and that takes away any motivation to practise Spanish outside my confinement. :-(

I speak just enough to be dangerous. 🤣 I want to learn so badly and try. Vocabulary really helped so even if I don't know everything I can communicate enough to what I need. But I just don't have the time to learn how I want until I'm probably retired.

@bapal when I'm in Buenos Aires I use these. I know it's cheating but boy are they great! https://www.amazon.com/Timekettle-T...Noise-Canceling/dp/B0F8VDW638?ref_=ast_sto_dp

I use a lot of Google Translate too but these are really amazing! Every time I come down people want to keep them. The last time I came I gave them to a friend that didn't speak English well. Very very good.

 

[Canada Goose]

I use duolingo but it gives me a sense of false confidence. My main issue is that while I can try to form sentences to communicate. I don't understand what the other person replies most of the time 🫣

Google Translate for the win!

 

[SFM]

You can also get SIM cards without a DNI. I got Claro and it works fine. However, for internet connection (E.g. Personal WiFi), I was surprised to know that it needs a DNI 😕

 

[TonyTigre]

The best answer is "All of the Above"

 

[Piranha]

You can also get SIM cards without a DNI. I got Claro and it works fine. However, for internet connection (E.g. Personal WiFi), I was surprised to know that it needs a DNI 😕

Yes you need a DNI for internet. Too many deadbeats that don't end up paying.

The best answer is "All of the Above"

Good answer. It helps to do all of those things. The #1 best thing for me is dating beautiful Argentines that don't speak English. You learn fast!

 

[Betsy Ross]

Yes you need a DNI for internet. Too many deadbeats that don't end up paying.


Good answer. It helps to do all of those things. The #1 best thing for me is dating beautiful Argentines that don't speak English. You learn fast!

That is definitely the best way to learn a language.

 

[Cheap Bastard]

Just saw BA listed as top immersion location to learn Spanish.

https://www.shelbystar.com/press-release/story/32461/buenos-aires-emerges-as-a-top-2026-destination-for-spanish-immersion-ibero-spanish-school-leads/