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Learning Spanish

January 7th, 2008 Joseph No comments

Learning a language such as Spanish can be easier than you expect. But, you need to beware of falling into the “Textbook Syndrome.” If you do, you will struggle forever instead of making language earning a joy.

The “Textbook Syndrome” is the study of a language as if it were a class in history, biology, or government. In this inefficient and ineffective method, you…

  • Memorize Vocabulary
  • Memorize Grammar Rules
  • Memorize Word Spellings
  • Memorize Verb Conjugations
  • Memorize Exceptions to Everything

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