How I Learned Spanish in Less Than A Year - A Step by Step Guide
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Күн бұрынIn this video I explain how I learned Spanish in less than a year. I know that many of you have asked questions about my language learning process. In this video I give a step by step guide to what I did to learn Spanish. Below are links to the resources that I used/discussed in this video. #LanguageLearning #LearningSpanish #HowToLearnSpanish
Check out my book on how to learn Spanish here!: www.amazon.com/dp/B0C8RBK7W8
Link to Madrigal's Magic Guide to Spanish: amzn.to/3gG1PBj
If you're interested in using iTalki feel free to use my referral link. This gives you a discount on your first class and I use the credits that I get to try and review tutors on iTalki: www.italki.com/i/ref/6aHFC6?h...
My iTalki Teachers:
Sharon: www.italki.com/teacher/6518892
Juan: www.italki.com/teacher/6811690
Martha/Lily: www.italki.com/teacher/7183086
Books:
Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish: amzn.to/3gG1PBj
Spanish Short Stories for Beginners: www.amazon.com/gp/product/170...
Spanish Short Stories for Beginners Volume 2:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/198...
No Nonsense Spanish Workbook:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/153...
Practice Makes Perfect - Intermediate Spanish Grammar:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
Short Stories in Spanish for Intermediate Learners:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/152...
@rickclapie5434 3 жыл бұрын
Sir, you have my respect. 3 jobs and still making time to learn Spanish and no doubt other things. This world is better with people like you in it! Wishing you much success in life!!
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you Rick and good luck to you on your Spanish journey
@curtismabry5658 2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeBen how come you stopped duolingo?
@SDW90808 Жыл бұрын
He’s a wild man! Learn Spanish, they said. It’ll be easy, they said. Well, it’s not easy. Much respect.
@cantonesepoems8200 Жыл бұрын
@@curtismabry5658 that's a good question
@SunChaserEUC Жыл бұрын
@@curtismabry5658 @cantonese poems I know I’m a little late, but at the end of the video he said it’s because in 15 minutes of Duolingo, is worth less than 15 minutes of reading a Spanish learning book.
@Losochill 9 ай бұрын
Your tutoring business is not “little” and your pressure washing business is not “small”. Don’t do that to yourself brother. C’mon Mr. Ben! 💪🏾🔥🙏🏾
@MikeBen 9 ай бұрын
You are right, I appreciate that!
@PRICEX 7 ай бұрын
I agree with your sentiment, but it is not a negative term to call a business small. It is simply a description
@DavidSinghiser 2 жыл бұрын
Years ago I tutored a kid in high school using that book. He was failing Spanish. Not only did he pass, but he went on a cruise with his family that summer and met someone from South America. He was able to speak Spanish with is his new friend for the whole trip. He and his dad were so excited to tell me when they came back. Of the three of us, I don't know who was most happy about it.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Wow it’s been a great resource for years then, stories like yours remind me why that book is so effective!
@tollwutig 2 жыл бұрын
David, are you referring to the Madrigal book?
@DavidSinghiser 2 жыл бұрын
@@tollwutig Yes
@andreashellmuth7739 Жыл бұрын
@@agroasesor1 is that an open offer mi amigo? ^^
@LilXancheX 9 ай бұрын
@@andreashellmuth7739 si, y si quieres yo te enseño. Asta las mala palabras, a guebo 👊🏻
@francmittelo6731 2 жыл бұрын
To summarize, if you want to learn ANYTHING, then you need to immerse yourself in that activity and practice it. Don't worry about how bad you are at the beginning. If you consistently practice and learn 1 thing per day, then at the end of the year, you would have learned 365 things. Active learning is the most effective way of learning.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed 100%
@GOD-zt6sf Жыл бұрын
@@agroasesor1 I bet you charge for that shit as you should for giving time into this, do let me know more
@krizta1234 7 ай бұрын
65 trying to learn and remember Spanish 🙈
@jeremymetcalf2502 7 ай бұрын
I got to a point at one of my jobs that was surrounded by Cubans, I could understand 80% of what they were saying.
@monique4879 3 жыл бұрын
Damn 60 hour weeks and still finding the time to self improve...props to you !
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Monique!
@miriamspandereta 2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that! Bravo Mike Ben!
@MaddieLucaMalan 2 жыл бұрын
makes me real embarrassed for saying i don't have time to learn spanish
@TheSublimeLifestyle 2 жыл бұрын
That boy was on his purpose! 🧠🔥
@LovelyCeee 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!! Talk about dedication!!!
@tatianadelgado4796 Жыл бұрын
I’m a native Spanish speaker and I’m listening this video in order to improve my English listening skills. I really like all the recommendations that you gave us.👌🏻
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tatiana and I hope the other videos that I have can help you practice your listening as well!
@chuckscott4661 Жыл бұрын
@Hall. She’s a catfish, bro.
@maddog3768 Жыл бұрын
I love fish , specially sardines and tuna.
@karicv9720 10 ай бұрын
Me too, i am native Spanish speaker and i'm watching this video to improve my English:)
@renatonp 10 ай бұрын
I'm a native Portuguese speaker, and I'm listening to this video to practice my English listening skills, and to know more about that book and how to start studying Spanish.
@mache3984 Жыл бұрын
It's a powerful feeling when you start to learn a new language and begin to understand those around you and engage in conversations. It literally opens you up to a whole new world and a whole new you. It helps with self esteem and confidence.
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Agreed 100%!
@hermanoamor3606 3 ай бұрын
To speak 2 languages is like you become in 2 persons.
@charmantcoeur Жыл бұрын
In a just country, we’d pay our teachers enough that they wouldn’t have to work 60 hours a week. Amazing that you were able to do anything at all in your time outside of work. What an inspiring story. Thank you.
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Im glad this helps Nick! I was a little bit of a workaholic back when I recorded this video lol
@dragonchr15 Жыл бұрын
Dude...check out an average salary in the Long island region of NY....
@brevargas9778 3 жыл бұрын
You were definitely born to be a teacher💕
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@maggiemae987 3 ай бұрын
VERY TRUE
@khalabeebstiopic7065 3 жыл бұрын
This is probably the most in-depth “how I learned Spanish” vid I’ve seen. Much appreciated, salute !
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@itallstartedwheniwasborn2374 3 жыл бұрын
For real. I think I'm at the place that I already "know" Spanish. I've been studying for it for a little less than a hear and now I'm learning more accents and phrases and the way different people speak it, and improving conversational fluency. And lemmie tell you, when I started, no one put out a damn nearly 40 min video explaining in detail and providing resources, and this is something that's amazing to see.
@javainbaker9971 3 жыл бұрын
O.H!
@dorianlong4660 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is a super helpful video. I'm working on improving my Spanish too! Will check out your resources.
@mariajesus6647 2 жыл бұрын
Salute!??? Eso es italiano.
@caveman540 3 жыл бұрын
Dang you’re a busy man!....thanks for video. I’m two weeks into learning Spanish.....at 56 years old. I’m making it my sole mission to learn how to speak to our local Mexican immigrants. They are nice people and I would really like to communicate in their native language. I feel kinda stupid trying but I love the language when I hear it. I am very southern country and when I play back myself it sounds really funny. I am sure they may find strange sounding. I plan to visit the Mexican store just down the road from me in about a month or so just to ask for a few vegetables. I have to get up the nerve.
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and I think that's the best way to practice while we're in the US!
@travisbower3856 3 жыл бұрын
Similar boat. Learn some phrases and visit and speak! Just do it...then return.
@seantingz7714 2 жыл бұрын
you have a big heart❤️
@myleonhomes 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t be self conscious, they would proud you’re learning the language. Especially now a days with “this is America, speak English” crap going on.
@dannygamez7764 Жыл бұрын
Mike, you just took away all my excuses for not learning Spanish! If you can find the time while working three jobs and having a life then I have to redouble my efforts. Thanks for the motivation and inspiration.
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
I’m glad this helps Danny!
@teawithal3uml3lel3ee 2 жыл бұрын
“Not sitting around watching telenovelas and listening to Ozuna.” 🤣 Really needed this advice - thanks!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada jaja
@melanielovick-lugo3118 2 жыл бұрын
This video was EXCELLENT! I took notes. I am so tired of being at the same level in Spanish, seemingly not progressing in Spanish conversation, so I took notes. I have one of the workbooks that you showed us. The one in yellow. I will be implementing these study routines into my life. I am determined to get better. I will NEVER give up! Thank you for this information.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome and I’m glad this helped!
@oluwafisayo3676 Жыл бұрын
How is this going now?
@melanielovick-lugo3118 Жыл бұрын
@Heaven & Hell Testimonies Thank you for asking! I had gotten a little frustrated there with my progress and just stopped cold turkey, but then I got motivated when it occurred to me that I needed you read aloud in Spanish. That has helped. I think I've had a fear that I couldn't do it and when I was put on the spot to translate for somebody, I would totally freak out and shut down. Then I realized later that I DID understand what had been said. But last Sunday at church, there were two women from Venezuela who came but understood no English. I just shifted gears and I flowed naturally. I didn't even realize what I had done until I got home. I was in shock! 😳 I even introduced them to the app called, "Language Transfer" which teaches English for Spanish speakers. They were so happy. 😃 That was a first and it will not be the last time that I do that. I just need to take the pressure off of myself.
@mlwelter Жыл бұрын
How is it going chaplain? I'm stuck for years :)
@12567NoYouCannot 8 ай бұрын
@@melanielovick-lugo3118 Have You watched the Spanish Telenovelas from Univision and Telemundo; a Lot of People Learn Conversational Spanish that way.
@lukewilliams4782 8 ай бұрын
“It’s crazy what the human brain can do when you just put information into it and stay consistent” I love this quote, it’s so applicable life in general, not just language learning. This video was really helpful and has given me plenty of resources to look at to try and kick on with my Spanish. Congratulations on your own learning journey and you for sharing this video.
@MikeBen 7 ай бұрын
I'm glad this helps y que sigas aprendiendo!
@motleyminded85 5 ай бұрын
Tip: If you see a Spanish learning book/app that has the red and yellow flag, that's EUROPEAN Spanish, not Latin American. They are different.
@MikeBen 4 ай бұрын
Gracias
@benjaminnicholasking7222 26 күн бұрын
Yeah I realized it the other day
@Suki272 3 жыл бұрын
I agree that italki is an amazing resource. You know what else is great? A Kindle. A waterproof one if you want to read while at the beach or in the tub. I read the first 3 Harry Potter books and the first 3 Percy Jackson books in Spanish and I loved that I could put my finger on a word and it would give me the definition, translation, and sample sentences instantly. Then it would automatically save that word in my word list, so I can review it whenever I please. Thank you so much for the podcast information. I am going to check them all out! : )
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
That's such a great idea, I'm going to invest in one this year!
@Mikebigmike94 3 жыл бұрын
That’s good to know! Does it work for phrases? For example “a lo mejor” etc would you need to highlight the full phrase? Cheers
@jemand8462 2 жыл бұрын
I agree! I bought an old used one just for Olly Richards short stories and now I love it and read so much more than before (well, I didn't even read before)
@user-te1vv6ec4k 2 жыл бұрын
Don't you need an app for that? Or was just having a Kindle enough?
@vanguardcycle Жыл бұрын
wow! thanks! didnt know any of this. *immediately searches amazon for a kindle*
@michaelabercrombie7698 3 жыл бұрын
Right out the gate you're being honest about your accomplishments, not jerking people around. Obviously it takes years to achieve fluency in any language. But the ability to at least speak conversationally in a year is still impressive.
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and I'm glad this helped
@wox7543 7 ай бұрын
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📚 Overview and Disclaimer 03:59 🎧 Month One: Getting Started 07:46 🚗 Month Two: Immersive Listening 10:35 💬 Month Three: Speaking Practice 14:46 📚 Month Three Continued: Expanding Learning 17:39 📚 Language Learning Resources for Beginners 18:21 💰 Investing in Spanish Lessons 19:02 🤝 Resuming Lessons and Expanding Learning Sources 20:12 🚀 Building Momentum in Language Learning 21:47 📖 Combining Reading, Music, and Grammar 23:36 🎯 Consistency and Exchange Partners 25:13 📚 Using Grammar Workbooks 26:24 🗓️ Months 8-11: Consistency is Key 29:11 🧳 Language Learning through Travel 31:21 🗝️ Key Takeaways Made with HARPA AI
@xisxil7724 7 ай бұрын
Thank u
@flyingphirstklass Жыл бұрын
at age 10 , I wanted to learn Spanish and I found : Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish" I would write out sentences and words and practice pronunciation. I never seen anyone else use that book and I always recommend it ! so cool to see that you also found it helpful!
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
It’s an amazing resource!
@MiguelAngel-jp6xo 7 ай бұрын
I'm a native Spanish speaker and when I started learning English I was 32 and I got addicted to it. For years I only listen to English music. Only read English books. Every KZfaq video I watched, and so on. Now I listen to music in both languages. However for some reason my brain enjoys more English. It's like a workout. It's more challenging. Siento la necesidad de hablar y escuchar el Inglés. Thanks for this information.
@MikeBen 7 ай бұрын
I understand that addictive element that you're describing. I am there now with Spanish and its a major part of my life now.
@xiaofei89 10 ай бұрын
I’m a Portuguese speaker that is also fluent in Spanish, but I watched this video to try to get an insight for my other languages. I work full time and I’m getting my second degree which is making it hard for me to focus on my studying of Chinese, Japanese, and German. I’m already B1 in two of those but your tips helped me get organized and make the best of my time. Thank you.
@MikeBen 10 ай бұрын
I'm glad this helps!
@samaval9920 5 ай бұрын
Also, see videos by Anna Lenkovska Zoe of Zoe. languages (methods) Olly Richards Steve Kaufmann Luca Lamparielloomo Buena suerte!! M
@Rofaida_Ehab Ай бұрын
Sir you are really dedicated and I respect that i wanted to learn Spanish Alot but I didn't know where to start... I'll take your steps and add mine I'm a medical student and also Arabic tutor online I'll start today 4/4/2024 and I'll come here after a year from now to see how far i went.!
@MikeBen 29 күн бұрын
Please keep me updated! Que sigas aprendiendo!
@nadineF 7 ай бұрын
Wow. What an entrepreneur you are. Lots of respect and admiration for you. Wishing you great success!
@MikeBen 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@user-tq8nd5np9m 9 ай бұрын
Dude!!! I found that book while I was in prison!!! I wrote each lesson by hand and read it out loud 3x/day for a week. Some lessons I did for two weeks due to word reversals. But I swear by that book to all my friends who "claim" they want to learn spanish. I'm now at the point to where they cant even tell I'm white on the phone.
@MikeBen 9 ай бұрын
Being confused for a native speaker is the ultimate compliment. I agree, this book is a gem!
@jonathanarguedas6832 2 жыл бұрын
The creator of that book is from my country, Costa Rica, a lot of pride.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
She wrote one of best language learning books of all time. Pura vida!
@moniemone1062 2 жыл бұрын
Great info… Thanks for sharing
@makeyourlifeeasier5794 Жыл бұрын
Best line in this excellent video " I'm bored when I'm no learning something." So true! Words to live by. Keep up the good work.
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Gracias!
@goodfay Жыл бұрын
Excellent
@madalynpalmer5137 Жыл бұрын
Jackpot. The only KZfaq video I had to watch to learn Spanish
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
I’m glad this helps 🙏🏾
@SpanishandGo 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Mike! Very in-depth, and you and I have a lot of favorite resources in common. I also started out with Madrigal's book early on. You're doing great! ¡Sigue practicando! -Jim
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias! I enjoy your podcast as well
@colinmagnier1232 3 жыл бұрын
@@MikeBen reading by the input method has been really helpful, I am using lingua latina to acquire some Latin at the moment. In those short stories you referenced, is there aids in the book to explain vocabulary and grammer as you fined your way so to speak.
@michaelabercrombie7698 3 жыл бұрын
Yo Jim!!! Are you following me? First How To Spanish and now this!!
@patriciadiaz5622 2 жыл бұрын
Wow great job
@nicholasdaly7701 Жыл бұрын
Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish is the best old-school resource. I've used it to teach Spanish. I always appreciate resources like that that don't waste your time and treat you like an adult.
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Agreed, it’s such a great resource!
@Brianopolis Жыл бұрын
Good for you! I taught myself Spanish in 1996, before the internet! I'm currently writing about my experience. Keep up the good work!
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian!
@LavenderHoneyASMR 8 ай бұрын
I know this was 2 years ago but I spend $290 a month for a Spanish tutor 2x a week…I feel like I need to shop around more for tutors.. Although I like my tutor, he’s recommending I do 3x a week sessions but it’s kind of pricey. I’m definitely checking out italki! Thank you for these tips! I’ve been writing everything down! Very helpful 🙏🏻
@MikeBen 8 ай бұрын
That is a lot. You can spend a third of that and get way more lessons with quality tutors on iTalki. Try it out to see how you like it.
@Anwesha__ 8 ай бұрын
I’m begging you to please share the pictures of the notebook- you’re so inspiring I’m so happy I came across your video
@MikeBen 8 ай бұрын
I lost it unfortunately...
@judyweigl9604 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Gracias 🙏
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada!
@thebigNT 2 жыл бұрын
I started from zero Spanish in the summer, now I have listened to (actively listened to) every lesson from Kieran Ball on spotify (60+ lessons, each lesson with ~5-30 3 minute parts) primarily during my 25 minute each way commute to work. I am also on lesson 38 in Madrical's book, almost done. Now I'm getting ready to start hiring a tutor to really start speaking!
@utubedude2842 2 жыл бұрын
Is madrigals book helping?
@thebigNT 2 жыл бұрын
@@utubedude2842 Yes, it is fantastic. Even after 2 months of listening to Kieran Ball (and doing things like Duolingo that I won't count), it was very beneficial to start at page 1 and do every single exercise/translation/conjugation that the book requests. Every sentence in that book is put there carefully. You immediately respect it and want to do everything it asks. Also, I am having second thoughts about using an online tutor (iTalki) for primary learning purposes. I am looking for another primary resource when I soon finish Madrical's book. Perhaps an A2 level coursebook.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Wow congrats and keep going!
@jingles5661 6 ай бұрын
I just started using duolingo since my girlfriend is majoring in spanish, but after hearing what u said I will be swapping to other methods ASAP. I haven't watched any language videos in the past but this has to be one of the most in depth amazing videos i've watched on this platform in awhile. You seem really passionate about learning the language and mastering it, even with three jobs buying tutoring and all these books, listening to it in the car etc. I know this video is now almost 3 years old but i hope your journey has been and continues to go well !
@MikeBen 6 ай бұрын
Thank you and I'm glad this helps!
@Major_Winkee 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Im glad that this helps!
@aronfaithful6131 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada!
@jeansmith3064 Жыл бұрын
As a lifelong learner myself, I can tell you are a teacher by the way you have your notes organized. Great job and blessings for all that you do.
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Gracias Jean!
@maikelaoshi 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike! Very informative. I hadn't even thought about using Spotify to learn Spanish. Now I can listen during my commute or small gaps of free time. I love the '3-minute Spanish' idea. I'll check out a few of those workbooks too!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Im glad this helps and sigue adelante hermano!
@billytrevathan6405 2 жыл бұрын
Teacher Mike-I’m studying Spanish and have been off and on for a long time. It’s not easy to learn! I recently had a resource recommended and it’s a different approach. It’s an app called language transfer. It is completely free and depends on voluntary donations for support. I have already learned new skills with his teaching approach and plan on continuing to use it. Best of luck to you.
@zhongren7745 Жыл бұрын
哈哈居然在这里看到了麦克老师！一起加油学西语！
@basemayn 2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Thanks! 🙏🏻
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad this helps!
@Mvjesty23 Жыл бұрын
Madrigal’s book in combination with the “complete Spanish” podcast by language transfer found on sound cloud works wonders!!
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@beebees4680 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing all this info. This is the most informative and more to the point REAL video I've seen on language learning. You are a born teacher and your kindness shines. I am learning Spanish and will be investing in some of your books you have recommended. I cannot thank you enough. I'm so glad I found your channel. Love from Scotland ❤🙏🏴
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Wow muchas gracias and Im glad this helps!
@hunched_monk3279 Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy so helpful! Appreciate the effort to share all the resources
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
I’m glad this helps!
@BeammeupSpotty 8 ай бұрын
thanks. good stuff!!!! thanks for sharing!!!!!
@MikeBen 8 ай бұрын
Glad this helps!
@coulorfully 3 ай бұрын
So good!! Tyy ❤
@MikeBen 3 ай бұрын
De nada!
@sarinarogers-campbell7043 2 жыл бұрын
Your determination to accomplish your goals is what we all can take from you. Great job!!!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Gracias!
@midlanticwellnesscentermwc5917 2 жыл бұрын
This is so exciting! My family and I met today to share our first stories. We’re at different levels but are excited about improving our language skills. Thanks so much for the tips you shared in this video. We’ll keep you posted😃
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this helps and sigue adelante!
@sunattitude 5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing!! This is so SUPER helpful!!
@MikeBen 5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MsChicoro 2 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Thank you so much.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad this helped!
@catherine.brennan2838 3 жыл бұрын
This was so helpful, thank you so much for your detailed and insightful process to learning Spanish! I never thought about using workbooks before but I’m definitely checking some out from the library today.
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this helps!
@shanisespencer5000 2 жыл бұрын
I really loved this video, thank you. You’ve definitely inspired me to hop on the wagon and take Spanish seriously. I have so many great resources around me Ave can’t wait to see my progress. You’ve done great work, congratulations on your hard work, and thank you for sharing it.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Im glad this helps and sigue adelante!
@jay-arrelucio5700 2 жыл бұрын
Muchísimas gracias Mike.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
A la orden hermano
@radvladdy 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad this helps!
@lovestreaming Жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful and inspiring! Thank you very much 😎🤘
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Im glad these help Erik!
@ewee4735 Жыл бұрын
Very inspiring! 🔥 Thank you for taking the time to make this super detailed video! Definitely taking some notes 😎👍❤️
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Im glad this helps!
@dhoward4741 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and thank you for the tips and resources!
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@carlwahlstrom5438 3 жыл бұрын
appreciate all of these resources. Thanks so much
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad this helps!
@TheResidualMaster 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! The most practical one that I have seen for learning a language. This has encouraged me even more towards really learning Spanish! Thank you!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada and Im glad this helps!
@aLaMil 7 ай бұрын
hahaha Ozuna was a big source of knowledge in my Spanish learning journey too. Also this just shows how you have to actually want to learn the language, because that's when you find the ways to fit it in for 15 minutes a day, 30 minutes a day, rather than making the excuse that you can never find time to practice. Just chipping away and making small progress every week by practicing a fundamental skill (speaking, reading, writing, listening) for at least a bit everyday, or not even everyday but most days, will lead to immense progress in 1 year.
@MikeBen 7 ай бұрын
Agreed 100%, we make time for things that we prioritize. Also, Ozuna brings me so much nostalgia now lol. He's talented
@erich1070 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for this gift👍🏾
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this helps
@user-vq8ik7kz5f 11 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thanks for sharing!
@MikeBen 10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JohnSmith-qh6zh 2 жыл бұрын
Silvana sin Lana is a great seriess on Netflix. Easy to understand Spanish.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'll be sure to check her that one out!
@stephyg20 2 жыл бұрын
Mazel Tov Mike! This is amazing and so inspiring. My passion for Spanish has been sparked the last so many months and this video gives me a lot of motivation to jump full force into my dream to speak Spanish. Muy Bien Amigo! Keep going!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada and I'm glad this helped! Sigue adelante!
@jman8021 2 жыл бұрын
Gracias, Mike!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada!
@directionofease Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thanks, Mike. 🙏🏻
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
I’m glad this helps!
@debbyd5729 2 жыл бұрын
KZfaq recommended this video a couple of times to me after I watched a couple of reviews on the Madrigal’s Magic book. I’m so glad I finally clicked play. I’m in such awe of your dedication and thoughtful approach to learning Spanish! At the end of your video you wisely recommended finding people who we connect to who have done this journey and you are that! Mom is Mexican and Spanish is her first language. I’m half Latina but don’t really speak Spanish (I could understand it ok as a kid). It’s a point of embarrassment. I really want to get started but have felt overwhelmed. I appreciate your guidance and recommendations on resources that have worked for you. This is really an inspirational video! Gracias! 🙏🏽
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada and I'm glad that this helps! The connection with your mom's side will be a great motivator!
@stellabrade556 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I’ve just come across your video as I’m starting to learn Spanish. I found it very informative and helpful. It was good to hear your learning journey. Keep up the good work!
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stella, and I'm glad that this helped!
@raemanidoka4269 Жыл бұрын
This is SO helpful! Thank you!
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Im glad this helps! Que sigas aprendiendo!
@lavarmiles9909 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Super informative! Appreciate your work man!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Encantado! Im glad this helps!
@jessebridges4325 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always wanted to start a KZfaq channel & document my language learning journey. This was so helpful & motivational for taking those first steps, so hopefully I can make some really good progress so i can recommend your channel to other people trying to learn👍🏾
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Gracias y sigue adelante con eso!
@jaethegamer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the advice! This has really helped me create a path on my journey to learning Spanish . You gained a subscriber ✊🏽
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias and good luck on your journey, I’m glad this helps!
@KGHTOWN 9 ай бұрын
Just subbed. Appreciate this, i definitely got some resources I had not heard about that I will implement to my learning.
@MikeBen 9 ай бұрын
I'm glad this helps
@harrisonjones1087 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate you and your hard work. Thanks man!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada and I'm glad this helps!
@shushumna6 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike for laying out a plan. Synergy Spanish is helping me with vocabulary and structure.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome Tom and I’m glad this helps!
@whererugoing 3 жыл бұрын
I'm on month four of learning Spanish and this was so helpful! I'm of the same mindset of you in that I should consume from multiple sources that include audio & reading as well as talking. I was struggling to find written content that I could read at my level. I currently have Open Door to Spanish by Margarita Madrigal and I'm enjoying it (It's far too easy for you now.) I'll check out the other books you recommended especially Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish as I have heard Jim from Spanish to Go recommend that, so that's two good recommendations - plus I like her Open Door book. And I'm super excited to see that Short Stories for Beginners book. I was looking for something similar at the library and came home empty handed. I started with an italki teacher from day 1 when I could only say "Hola". Bless his heart!! I kept meeting weekly because I knew it would hold me accountable and keep me from quitting. It worked! I'm passionate to learn the language now. Muchas Gracias!!
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you’re having success! Thanks for the tips and sigue adelante!
@brentgiordano7431 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the information you shared. Thank you and good job.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad this helps!
@TECMOBOWLvsRBI 10 ай бұрын
Thanks documenting your journey. Lots of great info here
@MikeBen 10 ай бұрын
I'm glad this helps!
@tily5939 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! This is very motivational for me to get back on my own language learning journey!
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Im glad this helped!
@jimtso9802 3 жыл бұрын
Mike, this is the best Spanish learning video I have seen so far. Thank you!
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and I'm glad this was helpful!
@TimelyAdventure Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing all this!
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
I’m glad this helps!
@JeromeStarke 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for all the information and resources
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada!
@naturallytab 9 ай бұрын
This was so motivational. I've been tampering with learning Spanish for many years but his year I decided to make it a priority. However, I haven't put in the time like I should. Thanks for the tips and the motivation to keep going. You speak it so well and that was encouraging. My biggest issue is speaking it in front of people and sounding crazy but there are a lot of people here in GA I can practice with so again thanks so much!
@MikeBen 9 ай бұрын
You can do it! Que sigas aprendiendo!
@DarcyWhyte 8 ай бұрын
I'm four months in and am making pretty good progress. I love your ideas and am adding them to my todo list! Thanks for this great video sharing your experience/wisdom!
@MikeBen 8 ай бұрын
I'm glad this helps! Que sigas aprendiendo!
@DarcyWhyte 6 ай бұрын
@@MikeBen It's worth noting that I went and signed up for some lessons on iTalki as per your advice and it's great. It doesn't look like it gave you any credit for refering me though. I think there referal system is flawed (perhaps even dishonest). But the instructors are great.
@LukeMotionz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these resources! great video.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada and Im glad this helps!
@moisttrilby3249 9 ай бұрын
thank you this really helped
@MikeBen 9 ай бұрын
I’m glad this helps, que sigas aprendiendo
@judithholleran6423 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your month -to -month breakdown . I really received a tremendous amount of information on how to begin.
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
Im glad this helps!
@omgedd_9937 Жыл бұрын
This video was really helpful to give some structural guidance. I keep wanting to learn everything and bounce all over the place with learning. Thank you for taking your time to put this together! 🙌🏽😄
@MikeBen Жыл бұрын
I'm glad this helps!
@govindasgarden 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all this information! Wishing you all the best.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and I'm glad this helps!
@goosed1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. Much appreciated.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this helps
@zascandil174 2 жыл бұрын
I've been studying english since I was 6 years old using tradicional methods. I mean, grammar, exercises, list of vocabulary, idioms etc. Now I'm 46 years old and I came across with this idea: comprehensible input. Blew my mind. Listening & reading 24/7 and you'll enhance dramatically. It works!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@jeromeeusebius 2 жыл бұрын
Mike Ben, thank you for putting this video together. I just bought the Madrigal's book a few days ago and I am happy to see that your video recommends it. I will probably get some of the other resources that you mentioned later to augment and improve my learning. I am looking at one year window like you. I can speak English and French (very high level - but still improving it) and I want to add Spanish.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this helps!
@jemstudio007 8 ай бұрын
gran video, muchas gracias.
@MikeBen 8 ай бұрын
Gracias!
@UltimateTrackMom 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips I had not thought about. Thank you
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this helps!
@LifeinFarmland 3 жыл бұрын
This is packed with all types of resources and ideas. I appreciate this video so so much! Thank you
@MikeBen 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and you're welcome, I'm glad it helps!
@ellarae6450 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’ve been struggling to learn español for years and now I see that I am not dedicated to it enough. Thank you for the great example of how to get it done. Your Spanish pronunciation is really good and so enjoyable to hear.
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
Mil gracias!
@rainbowtouch797 2 жыл бұрын
Kudos for sharing this, muchas gracias por ayude me :)
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada!
@OfficerMancuso 2 жыл бұрын
Great information, thanks Mike!
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
De nada, I’m glad this helps!
@ompurnam108 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, thanks for sharing your journey. Been learning Spanish for a year, and working on overcoming my transition from beginner to intermediate Spanish.. keep up the great vlogs! 🙂
@MikeBen 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and I'm glad this helps!
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