In my new Spanish Resource Kit, there are over 60 different resources to learn Spanish, like podcasts, songs, and TV shows. If you are like me, when I first started my Spanish learning journey, you may be incredibly overwhelmed and asking yourself, “Where do I start? There are so many resources.”

This is a challenge that us Spanish learners need to take into account if we want to learn Spanish effectively and reach our language learning goals. If we don’t think about this, we could waste a lot of time using resources that don’t help us get anywhere close to reaching our language learning goals 

Below are some things to consider when choosing which resources to learn Spanish with.

• Create and focus on your language learning goals

  • Do I need to focus on resources made for native speakers or Spanish learners?

  • Am I learning a specific dialect or accent of Spanish?

  • Which resources don’t take a lot of time to learn from? I have a busy schedule

  • Will this resource help me become fluent?

  • Does this resource teach me topics I want to learn in Spanish?

    • Weather in Spanish

    • History

    • Life in Mexico

    • How to order food in Spanish

    • Buying property in Spanish

    • Latino culture

    • Cooking in Spanish

    • Cutting hair

    • Dancing

    • Driving a car

• Understand what your learning style is (this can take a while to find out)

  • Do I like to read Spanish books, or would I rather watch a Spanish TV show?

  • Do I prefer to study with a Spanish teacher or self-study?

  • Is it easier for me to learn vocabulary with a language learning application or from a Spanish teacher on YouTube?