{"id":20790,"date":"2018-06-29T12:05:31","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T17:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=20790"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:56","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:56","slug":"how-to-practice-spanish-without-leaving-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/languages\/how-to-practice-spanish-without-leaving-the-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Practice Spanish Without Leaving the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, an upcoming vacation to Ecuador is great inspiration for learning Spanish. But for most people it&#8217;s unrealistic to be globetrotters all the time! The good news is that there are lots of ways to practice your Spanish without even leaving the U.S.\u00a0After all, you\u2019re already in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2015\/jun\/29\/us-second-biggest-spanish-speaking-country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world<\/a>.<br \/>\nCheck out\u00a0some\u00a0ideas we&#8217;ve come up with\u00a0for\u00a0how to practice your Spanish right here at home:<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  style='color:#e62899; ' class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color '  itemprop=\"headline\"   style='color:#240f6e; '>1. Start a Spanish Club<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\nPlenty of people you interact with are probably interested in learning a new language, and it&#8217;s common knowledge that most activities are more fun with other people, so why not start your own Spanish club? Invite some friends who are also learning Spanish &#8212;\u00a0or use a networking site like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meetup<\/a>\u00a0to connect with\u00a0new friends with the same interests &#8212; and get together regularly to practice speaking Spanish. You can read poetry in Spanish, watch a Spanish-language film, or even just dedicate the entire evening to speaking\u00a0only in Spanish. Using the language regularly and practicing your conversation skills in casual settings will help you feel more confident in your Spanish-language abilities.<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_iconlist '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  style='color:#e62899; ' class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color '  itemprop=\"headline\"   style='color:#240f6e; '>2. Volunteer in Your Local Community<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\nAnother\u00a0good way to make Spanish a bigger part of your life is to volunteer to teach English to native Spanish speakers in your community. You&#8217;ll be able to create real relationships and stay motivated to improve your Spanish skills as you help your students improve their English skills. Volunteer opportunities are often posted on community websites, or you can visit a volunteering website such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteermatch.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VolunteerMatch<\/a>.<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_iconlist '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  style='color:#e62899; ' class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color '  itemprop=\"headline\"   style='color:#240f6e; '>3. Start Listening In<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\nYou&#8217;re surrounded by opportunities to improve your Spanish&#8211;all you have to do is pay attention. Pick up a Spanish-language newspaper or listen to Spanish-language radio or television stations. You can also\u00a0switch up your online environment by\u00a0changing your Facebook language to Spanish, and\u00a0when you call a company&#8217;s\u00a0customer service line,\u00a0<em>oprima dos<\/em>\u00a0to hear the instructions in Spanish.\u00a0All these little things will add up, and\u00a0they&#8217;ll help you see the language as\u00a0more than a list of vocab words or a verb conjugation table.<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_iconlist '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  style='color:#e62899; ' class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color '  itemprop=\"headline\"   style='color:#240f6e; '>4. Join a Spanish Society<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\nLearn more about Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures by joining the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cervantes.es\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instituto Cervantes<\/a>. Established by the Spanish government in 1991 and named after the acclaimed Spanish\u00a0author Miguel de Cervantes, the Instituto Cervantes is the largest worldwide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the culture of Spanish-speaking countries and the Spanish language. Becoming a member of your local Instituto Cervantes chapter\u00a0will\u00a0keep you in the loop about events and lectures on Spanish culture, readings, film screenings, and more. If you don&#8217;t have a local chapter, you can\u00a0connect with\u00a0a nearby university&#8217;s Spanish language department to learn about\u00a0future events.<br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_promobox '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  style='color:#e62899; ' class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  av_inherit_color '  itemprop=\"headline\"   style='color:#240f6e; '>5. Go On a Field Trip<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\nClassroom lessons or lectures aren&#8217;t the only way to learn about\u00a0Spanish culture. It might seem obvious, but the best way to learn about Spanish culture is to find ways to actually experience Spanish culture!\u00a0If you live near a Spanish-speaking neighborhood, go check it out. You can learn a lot just by reading the business signs and listening to the conversations happening around you.\u00a0Go to a\u00a0restaurant or a grocery store, and read ingredient lists and menus. Ask lots of questions, and order\u00a0a dish you\u2019ve never\u00a0tried before. You\u2019ll\u00a0learn some new words, and maybe even discover a new favorite food in the process.<br \/>\n\t<div   class='av_promobox  avia-button-yes   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-last '>\t\t<div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\nWant to learn Spanish?<\/p>\n<\/div><div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-right ' ><a href='http:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-8836852-12862570' class='avia-button  avia-color-theme-color   avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-right ' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Start Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, an upcoming vacation to Ecuador is great inspiration for learning Spanish. But for most people it&#8217;s unrealistic to be globetrotters all the time! The good news is that there are lots of ways to practice your Spanish without even leaving the U.S.\u00a0After all, you\u2019re already in\u00a0the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. Check [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28980,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[413],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20790"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20790"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20790\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35495,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20790\/revisions\/35495"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28980"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}