In this episode of Empower Sounds, I’m diving into my journey of learning Spanish from scratch to fluency, mostly through self-study! I share how I went from knowing no Spanish to confidently speaking, understanding, and even moving to Spain to truly immerse myself in the language and culture. 🌍💃

Language learning is so much more than just words; it’s about unlocking a world of new people, music, and experiences. I’ll guide you through the methods that worked for me—from music and Netflix to practical strategies like setting goals, using the 80/20 rule, and making Spanish a part of daily life. Plus, I’ll tackle the myth that you can only learn languages as a kid. Spoiler: it’s never too late!

Whether you’re just starting out or already learning, join me for insights, tips, and a roadmap you can adapt to your own language goals. And hey, if you need a language buddy, reach out to me on Instagram. Let’s make this language-learning journey fun and empowering...

Resources mentioned:

list of the 1000 most common words and other resources that are really good by Nathaniel Drew if you sign up to the free newsletter: https://www.nathanieldrew.com/language-learning-resources

my favourite apps

• language transfer
• quizlet
• memrise
• spanish dict amazing for translating

good grammar books:

• ELE actual
• Paul nobles spanish book ( the audiobook form is much better)

Other things you can do

• create a playlist of songs and then for writing practice you can translate them
• watching shows with subtitles of your target languages
• change the language on your phone

Connect with Me:

Need a Spanish-speaking buddy? Or maybe you’re learning another language? Hit me up on the podcast Instagram—let’s support each other on this journey!

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