teach myself Spainish

lkmc01

I would like a teach yourself Spainsh tapes books etc.

Not too expensive, but I think it would help if I had some recommendation first?

Has anyone any ideas?

And I think this is the most appropriate board to put this on. I couldn't see anything better.

pcg2001

I can suggest free options:
- there is are a couple of spanish leaning podcast at itunes from the university channel. I think these are Open University.
- the BBC also does Spanish in its Language zone. So lots of resources for leaning spanish. If you catch the BBC learning programming, they feature several nice language courses. One I have used watch is Suenos.

Not so sure about paid options.

budgetflyer

You can get started for "FREE"
Some usefull links www.budgetflyer.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/lingo.html

I can however recommend Marcus Santamaria´s courses at http://www.spanish-is-easy.com/

Ive bought several of his courses.Very thorough but very easy

lorweld

Hi lkmc01

Have a look at this thread

Soldit

If your looking for software you can try Rosetta stone (purported to be the best language software) or Dragon NaturallySpeaking - purported to be very easy to use

will-he-payitoff

I would second the bbc site and it has links to the learning zone to record the tv shows.

Bella_b

There is a really good website called https://www.notesinspanish.com

They have free podcasts so you can learn for free, but they also offer the transcripts for a small fee. They live in Madrid. The man is English and the woman Spanish and it's a really fun and you learn lots fast! They have three levels, beginners, intermediate and advanced! You get to know lots of different useful phrases, it's much better than text books! I really recommend it!

fran-o

why not borrow from the library. I learnt spanish at school but its a bit(!) rusty so i borrowed tapes from the library before our holiday to brush up. Might be worth trying this out so you know whether it works before you before you buy.
Buena suerte!

Pee

I think earworms are brilliant if it is just a few phrases and how to order food and drink that you want. I've tried the french and Italian - the french acted as a revision as i did it at school.

The library could be a good source. I occasionally watch foreign films through sofa cinema, which might keep your interest levels up.

littlestar1981

There is something called Coffee Break Spanish on iTunes - I think you can also get it from www.radiolingua.com . They are free and absolutely brilliant! I am using these podcasts to learn Spanish at the mo, coupled with books and CDs borrowed from the library.

shorn123

Bit late - but you can get the Michel Thomas 2-CD Spanish intro course (RRP: £15) free with the guardian and observer this weekend. It's fab. Plus the other courses are half price at www . michelthomasoffers . com