How I Became Fluent in Spanish Studying On My Own

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Some of us choose the immersion route because we have a harder time understanding grammar rules than you did and an easier time picking up patterns intuitively than you did That isn’t to say studying grammar is a bad thing or unimportant, but it is to say that everyone learns things in different ways For some of us it’s better to start out with immersion and study grammar later because that’s just how we happen to learn things
Comment from : Boop Doop

Paul you are a great teacher Keep it up
Comment from : Bill Lohan

I'm about 9 months into picking up where I left off in highschool hace veinte añosbrI'm at the point where hearing "1 and a half to 2 years" is a relief; that alone made me feel and behave more fluent -- on top of just finding and subscribing to your channel Thanks for your work here and in the communities you serve!
Comment from : Jon Mikolajewski

Ouff, 8000 in Canada, I may look for a more affordable option lol Thanks for the heads up about the verb tenses and the existence of such a book (landed on this video in tapping by mistake while listening to another one on Spanish conjugation)
Comment from : DaBlondDude

BRILLIANT!
Comment from : Thomas

This guy: "just because you can fluently talk to people in Spanish doesnt mean youre fluent, you need to write legal docs in Spanish"
Comment from : cbj324jkl234jk234

Great lesson, I also learned Spanish by working in Law Enforcement in a Latino bario in NYC Most of the sentences were in regards to legal situations Now I’m living half the year in Colombia, and married to a Colombia Thanks brother for reinforcing my self learned Spanish
Comment from : Dave Garmendia

I love your channel!
Comment from : debra green

What a great video! So helpful Thanks so much and I'm excited to look at the rest of your content
Comment from : Cynthia N

Fluency has to do with speed of usage but proficiency is what is really desirable…
Comment from : Stephen Gray

Also, marry a Spanish speaker!
Comment from : J S

That is refreshing to hear Honesty at last None of this "Speak Spanish in 3 weeks" rubbish Thanks
Comment from : Andrew Ingram

Most of his conversation and dialogues are about interrogating or commanding people , maybe he's a cop Working in healthcare, there is a portion of communication that I can pull off related to medical condition like pain, surgeries, medications, activity etc, but when it comes to other things like discussing a birthday party over the weekend or construction of a house, I'm lost 😂brbrAlso, we deal with hispanics from different countries and I personally find it easiest to comprehend Mexican spanish (chihuahua area) and Salvadorian spanish Any other spanish like guatemalan, colombian or cuban I just throw in the towel and dial an interpreter The interpreters also have some difficulty in understanding unfamiliar dialects Like a canadian trying to interpret Patois
Comment from : Sca

I don’t know if if you did so already but yes, I would add or make another video concerning what you said in the last part of this video
Comment from : Maricel Saborío

Here in Miami I don't know which version to choose We have Cubans, Mexicans, Dominicans, etc
Comment from : Dee Bee

Great Video! I like your way of teaching! Love from Germany…
Comment from : Renate Paul

Also, if you don't understand something, ask questions, ask people to correct you 😊
Comment from : Sophie Gonzalez

Clearly not for beginners
Comment from : spaceknave

Does anyone know if Pimsleur is effective if you really put in the effort?
Comment from : The Muslim Coper

Thank you this was helpful I got an F in Spanish in high school even though my parents were born and raised in Panama I was bored in class They did not speak Spanish in our home once they arrived A few years ago I went to Panama for one month to enroll in an immersion program where I finally got out of Spanish 1 I have a teacher on Skype We converse a few times a week I am still not fluent but at least not still a beginner
Comment from : Flor Gressel

I benefitted from your presentation It was informative
Comment from : Don Sherow

Undercover operations completely in Spanish?!?!?!
Comment from : Dean Al-Amriki

But if you hadn't used the subjunctive mood they still would have understood what you were trying to say Isn't that the most important thing? brbrAlso your translation @16:48 should be "I gave him the number so he bmight/b call"
Comment from : Scott Larson

Im just sitting here listening trying to follow him like 😳 not understanding ANY of this
Comment from : Krystal’s Prism

Very impressive and helpful! The subjunctive may appear in Spanish textbooks as “commands” (los mandatos) And ohhhh, having a native speaker as a wife I’m sure it’s helpful! All the Colombias I’ve met in the US finished high school there and are very sharp!
Comment from : dracorex80

Great lesson This was so helpful for me
Comment from : Melanie Smith

I believe your definition of fluency is more accurately called proficiency
Comment from : Pthommie

Great advice Thanks Subscribed
Comment from : J Farr

Yes, this is a comparatively long video, but I wasn't bored or distracted for a minute Lots of helpful tips and definitely one of the best videos for Spanish learners I've seen Thank you!
Comment from : Kat J

I am surprised that you looked through spanish textbooks and they didn't mention the subjunctive at all maybe just for the video, but my spanish classes absolutely, 100, taught the subjunctive I got grades better than a D, but still
Comment from : BigRaindrop

that's a really nice shirt
Comment from : BigRaindrop

I just moved to Puerto Vallarta and am very hungry to learn this language as fast as possible I have no idea what the best approach is Any advice or suggest would be very much appreciated I moved to a very local neighborhood and grew very uncomfortable because I really want to connect with the people but the language barrier is a real thing I was considering American English Tree school but it is $3500 pesos a month meeting 3 times a week for an hour Any suggestions or direction to crack this mystery puzzle??? Muchas Gracias , Muy amoble (don’t know how to spell it correctly) 🤦🏻‍♂️
Comment from : Ty Coughlin

Citrus county?
Comment from : Thomas Golaszewski

I think when it comes to Spanish grammar, it's a bit easier for me as a native German speaker No problems with "usted" or "vaya" I never understood why not all Americans learn Spanish in school In ervery other country you have to learn at least one language - that's the minimum
Comment from : Zizi_Strizi

Game changing Thank you!
Comment from : D Bee

You’ve got me scared … WJERE DO I START?
Comment from : Little Brook Reader

IT ALL MAKES SENSE
Comment from : Lexi J

GREAT VIDEObrSUBSCRIBED
Comment from : Lexi J

To me fluency was when after 5 years in a country I wrote a high school essay and got a grade of 985 compared to other fluent speakers
Comment from : Rob Ford

Well done 👏 👏👏
Comment from : My guitar

Awesome you should teach Spanish
Comment from : yolanda Landeros

Great video, thanks
Comment from : S F Di Thomas

I know for a fact they didn't teach you that in school I did get a "D" in Spanish, and it was not a nice, easy, friendly class It was horrible The teacher tried too hard, but didn't help as much I needed Yep Didn't learn that either
Comment from : Art Pekarek III

Great point of view, and learning hacks This is exactly right in my opinion It is how I learned Now, after a few years of little practice, I'm brushing up, getting ready for a trip to CR
Comment from : Jim McCarley

A lot of these so-called “polyglots” on YouTube, lie and exaggerate The truth is that it takes years of hard work and experience
Comment from : UltimateMoralizer

I think it's more appropriate to quantify learning in hours rather than years It took you (and I) about 1-15 years to reach fluency, but at least I personally and I assume you as well was putting in several hours of dedicated study per week Someone who only spends say, 15 minutes a day studying Spanish, is going to take several years to reach fluency, if ever
Comment from : M S

I can help you cross the bridge from Spanish to Portuguese! Let me know, and let's talk!😉
Comment from : David Drysdale

I'm waiting for the AI brain plugin to speak all languages fluently ;)
Comment from : PonderDuke

Thank you for the way you dissected your way of learning Sanish, and not doing like many who said they learnt it in a timeframe I find unbelievable I stumbled upon your video, and I am currently listening for the 3rd time as I write and commend you for taking time out of your schedule to help learners like me I have been learning Spanish for a while, but I always have to stop at some point, so I am still stuck in the Intermediate level My only wish is to sound, and speak better
Comment from : Karen Philogene

Great video! Thank you Could you please advise what the advanced grammar book you referred to is?
Comment from : MrQuinn549

How to learn a language that is completely different from your own language?
Comment from : Cbb Cbb

Brilliant Thank you Writing a book?
Comment from : Debora Novak

I have been learning Spanish using the Duolingo app for about 9 months I haven't missed a day in that time and I still feel like I can't hold a conversation with my Mexican neighbor Paul, your video changed everything for me I'm putting your channel on every day, and putting Duolingo away for a while Thank you for making such a genius program!!!!
Comment from : Threadz N Gear

All great stuff I would add the obvious that you had many opportunities to dialog with Spanish speakers Self-study alone isn't enough You have to use what you learn in the real world and adjust accordingly as you did
Comment from : Electric Reflections

Awesome video, Paul!
Comment from : tim martin

Learning sets of starting phrases is great for other languages too like in Italian you could use it on ‘ho pausato che’ or ‘ho pensato che’ (forgive my terrible Italian)
Comment from : Noneya Bizzness

I speak a bit more Spanish than most white guys The hacks you use are what I do I like your boxcar analogy I'm going start using it more to keep the momentum of my conversational 'train' going One thing that has helped me is to not be afraid of making mistakes or worrying how you sound Of course your spanish is going to sound halting and broken People from Mexico are always gracious and delighted to hear me try
Comment from : Jim Butler

That was extremely helpful Thanks
Comment from : Nunya Business

I can imagine you being one of the police officers everyone is happy to see! Thanks for this, I’m doing great with Spanish but need some extra work outside of Duolingo if I’m ever going to be fluent
Comment from : Greg - Surge Research

So the key to fluency is to have the language spoken everyday So don't just try and memorize You have to be using this stuff all the time
Comment from : MoJoe15

your video is excellent bien hecho, mil gracias
Comment from : Miguel Smale

I had it made when it came to expecting subjunctive, I took Latin in high school
Comment from : Jacob T

I just started to try and learn Spanish like 87 days ago according to dúo lingo and ima def be using your channel to help too My biggest issue tho is alotta times the Spanish is spoken too fast
Comment from : Cartel brickz

Hi Si quieres practicar tu español mandame un mensaje I can help you Blessings
Comment from : Luis Rivera

I want to learn spanish from spain and mexico
Comment from : KingKira45

how do i learn fluenty spanish in the next 10 minutes pls help
Comment from : james t

So I'm not even fluent in my native language 😅
Comment from : Im2awesome

After spending 5-10hrs a week for 2 months learning Spanish on Duolingo… I’ve realised this video is probably farrrr beyond my comprehension of Spanish brBut it helps start to explain exactly what Duolingo completely ignores
Comment from : James Marchant

This guy also is fluent in Italian sign language
Comment from : Adrian Betti

Why is it sentemos instead of sentamos?
Comment from : Adrian Betti

I am a Martial Artist for over fifty eight years and I remember telling myself the best and fastest way to improve in Taekwondo was to teach it I began learning TaeKwon at age ten but at age thirteen I began teaching friends for experience to my surprise I improved really fast in Taekwondo I am now in the process of teaching my grandchildren Spanish so I will be able to develop in fluent Spanish
Comment from : zach is cool

great video, i can relate with once i get the train moving my spanish comes out
Comment from : craig k

Thank you very much! Very useful video for all languages I am trying to improve also my English I had been in Colombia and I love people, culture, food, all That’s why I am trying to learn Spanish And thanks to Netflix it’s easier than in past Argyris
Comment from : SuperSuperTimon

Yo hablo espanol muy poco 😢
Comment from : WangTmg

Excellent !! I have been studying about 15 minutes a day for years! I always translate my english words to spanish (in my head) but it takes time and i've always been afraid to speak to Mexican people Tengo mucho miedo cuando hablar Espanol My lady friends speak Spanish, but we always spoke in English So using phrases as you are teaching will really help i am sure I can say what i want the vast majority of the times and followed you perfectly, but i reckon my fear is listening to a word i don't know, a word in a tense i can't translate well, and the whole conversation can come to a grinding halt unless i ask the speaker to speak mas despacio o lentamente Ok You spoke daily in your job and that is something i think i must do Lastly, when i hear a gringo, like yourself speak Spanish, it's twice as easy as listening to a native speaker Good work, keep it up
Comment from : Rudy Anduze Jr

This video has been very helpful to me Thank you I have been studying Spanish for 13 months with Duolingo and have been wondering about how to become less halting when I speak Great tips! Also, instances of the subjunctive mood have been introduced in the app leaving me puzzled with no explanation of the conjugations It's much clearer after this video I'm certainly glad that I'm not behind It seems that your exposure to Spanish spanned far longer than 2 years before you became fluent having started in school and interacting with native speakers in your job When I heard you truly became fluent that fast, I thought that I wasn't learning enough Now I'm encouraged Your content is an excellent reference
Comment from : Kevin Novak

My girlfriend is from Mexico and doesn't speak English, I'm from united states and don't speak Spanish haha Your videos are really helping me! I must admit I feel overwhelmed and it's important I learn as fast as possible I just wanted to say thanks for making great content
Comment from : Mikey Coates

Hola! He estado aprendiendo español para tres meces, y tú videos es un gran ayuda en mi viaje de español Gracias! (y my disculpas para el mal español 😂)
Comment from : Wyatt

Super!
Comment from : nedas creation

Truly a great video! Your presentation is amazing and gives me hope that I can learn and achieve fluency before I die!
Comment from : Deenice

Thanks!
Comment from : Waverly Renee

Thx been living in mzt last two winters love the cultural been studying the language your video are helping gracias
Comment from : Michael Halloran

Dude is misrepresenting his own language learning and how acquisition works Note that he had already exposure to Spanish - meaning he already acquired it a bit So he didnt start with grammar Noone has claimed that you should not study grammar at all when acquiring a language The point is trying to get more exposure than grammar rulesbrbrOther stuff looks more applicable Usually there are only a limited amount of structures you need daily to express yourself Dont need to study every form, tense etc
Comment from : M

Just found you Paul, nice intro Video
Comment from : dan hug hes

i’m so impressed with the pronunciation
Comment from : pannellclara

What city were you in Lake Wales? Just wondering, I have a home in Haines City and there is a lot of Mexicans there
Comment from : Johnny Manning

This guy is the real deal
Comment from : cock smoker45

Please do a video on the conversation exercise of indicative and subjunctive phrases and switching I learned so much Spanish from watching you Thank you so much
Comment from : Wally Ay

You can't learn spanish the way babies do because everyone loves Latino babies and not so much a Gringo who can't trill an RR to save their life GRAMMAR!
Comment from : Brad Barnes

This video is very helpful
Comment from : Brett Huffmaxv

I'm looking for beginner suggestions and checked out your playlist, I saw for possible intermediate, I hope I'm not missing anything It would be typical for me
Comment from : VrymuchaLdy

Thank you for your very informative postbrMy husband and I are going for the 3rd time to Malaga, Spain in mid winter brI am a perennial language learnereven of my own language, English, in order to better understand how difficult English is to a non-native speaker brSubjunctive exists in many language but only a bit in English remains brI wish I WERE, He suggested she STUDY more brBeing fluent in Italian after 11 years of weekly group lessons, subjunctive is very similar brAnd just to add: In English we have TWO present tenses unlike most other languages We say for example: I goandI am going to the store; the latter is for something happening now pretty much I go: is to show that I 'go' regularly; I go to the gym twice a weekbrYou must be very musical Your accent is perfect! Bravo!brGreat idea to suggest learning in 'chunks' instead of individual wordsbrPS I LOVE grammar!
Comment from : Robin