How to Learn Spanish, Part #2

[@peruoilman]

Got to give Jordan credit for being truly helpful. He's obvious he's not greedy . he's giving so much for free. I feel like he's a friend that's truly a real friend who cares about his friends and even strangers. thanks Jordan. we appreciate your videos .

[@elspanishdude]

What an amazing comment. Thank you so much. Makes my day to read this. I'm so happy to hear you think of me that way. You have no idea how much you guys have meant to my life and I will never forget that or abuse the trust you put into me.

[@Humility.9157]

One more thing, your hilarious too and entertaining, not boring at all, may because of energy u put in while speaking..thanks a lot..love you from India..

[@markgreen6229]

When I make flashcards I write a sentence on the flashcard. Not just the word. Then you're practicing the word in context and it's much easier to recall later.

[@elspanishdude]

I think it's a great idea for sure (especially for phrases) but I still think there's value in learning words one at a time. But it probably totally depends on the person. I like this better personally as a separate exercise, but a really good and valuable one. Thanks for contributing.

[@Emi997x]

The Spanish Dude you're right!

[@calebwaller730]

Mark Green I think that's a great idea. I'll start using that technique!

[@redwanjano7136]

Mark Green h

[@cometier]

i watched about 20 of your videos, bought the premium courses as a thanks for providing such clear, efficient and speedy and instruction.

[@monty_beaumont]

Starting this journey today!

[@olivialepori7468]

Jordan, you are by far the best spanish teacher I have ever had. I married into an Argentine family and had never taken a spanish course. Since you understand exactly what it takes and how it feels to learn spanish, it makes learning from you that much more enjoyable. Thank you for all of your work!

[@elspanishdude]

Awww, thank you Olivia! Makes my day to read this. Good luck! You can totally do it. And it's totally worth it. I"m here if you have questions or need anything at all. Thanks for this beautiful message.

[@elspanishdude]

That's the perfect motivation to learn. To speak to your husband's family!

[@gjonmayerhofer9413]

I have been using duolingo for 4 years. Chug chug chug. Yeah finally a teacher! Mas aprender gracias.

[@ivanivanovic1637]

Finished watching How to learn Spanish part 2! Jordan is a great motivator (not that I need any) and one can feel that he is teeming with Spanish knowledge. He has provided us with everything! All we need is now discipline and action! Me encanta tu estilo de enseñanza!

[@danielmarino94]

felicitaciones por tu trabajo. soy hispanohablante y me encantan tus vídeos porque siempre aprendo algo más de mi idioma y al hablar español, sé que tienes un buen metodo de enseñanza....además que practico mi inglés escuchando. Saludos desde Ecuador. great job. my mother language is spanish and I love your videos beacause I always learn something new about my language and I can say your methods are very effective. I also practice my English listening to you. greetings from ecuador.

[@investertiger3777]

This guy is the best I found on here. He is like that teacher with the fun personality you look forward to learning from.

[@ryanmalvey429]

There's a reason so many people fail at learning Spanish. They obviously haven't found this channel yet!

[@zornitsanikova6529]

Are you sent from God for the new spanish learners?? haha I was trying to study spanish on my own, but I have always failed because I didnt have a plan and I didnt know how to make one, but now I know. Thank you!!!

[@yurannyprince586]

MAN I really respect you and admire you. I love how honest you are. Thanks because these 2 videos on how to learn Spanish really made me change my perspective.

[@kittysparkleeyes]

does anyone find that they can read an article in Spanish (not advanced in my case but I can read basic Spanish) but when it comes so retrieving the very same words that I automatically know in a written article, it's much harder. I wonder if this is because much of my Spanish exposure is in a written form.

[@espr7564]

kittysparkleeyes. I know that problemm too.

[@elspanishdude]

I think you're right about the cause in part. It's also because you haven't taken the time to learn the words well enough with the flashcard strategy (or another memorization method). It's much easier to recognize a word when it's written then it is to recall the word out of nowhere. It's a similar reason to why I tell you to go from Spanish to English first when doing The Flashcard Strategy (it's easier that way) then switch to the other direction, English to Spanish--the harder direction. Again, because you have to recall the Spanish word out of nowhere!!! When you see a word written that you want to be able to recall, you need to memorize the heck out of it. I hope I'm not sounding preachy. That's not my tone. You are totally awesome for reading stuff in Spanish. You are even awesomer for being frustrated with not being able to recall those same words later. Memorize the words really well, and you'll be able to recall them much better. Not all the time, it's also a skill to think fast and on your feet (that you can practice and get better at) but it starts with memorizing them better. Much love. Keep at it. I'm always here.

[@elspanishdude]

We ALL do. Anybody who doesn't isn't really learning Spanish =)

[@kittysparkleeyes]

The Spanish Dude you are probably right. my Spanish reading ability comes from having had Peruvian friends (mostly related to an ex who spoke fluent English) who are now all friends of mine. we chat on fb messenger very frequently and it started with me just using translator and copying and pasting back my replies. over time, I have learnt to read 90% of what my friends say to me. without the translator but I use the translator to reply!! I've only just started trying to learn Spanish seriously. I think I could reply without the translator in some cases!! but I'm tending to use it as a prop as I fear making mistakes!! I think I'll try to make a concerted effort to learn 50 words (confidently ) each week. (as in I can recall them without any hints. )

[@isukwithnames1811]

The struggle is real I'm having the same issues. I think my prob is mostly I can easily recognize the words by sight(and sentence order), but when the words are spoken accents can make them harder to understand.

[@reubendunn4463]

Jordan - Did you ever make the third part of this? You answered 100% 0f the questions that I had about starting out on this journey.

[@6699230]

The Language Tutor on KZbin is a useful site also.

[@elspanishdude]

I'll check it out!

[@hollyxie4059]

Jordan, you are so organized. I can always find related topics with your links and your play list. so I can go where I need to refresh myself. you are two videos of How to Learn Spanish Part #1 & #2 are so encouraging; the methods you talked about in these two videos are exactly the way to learn another language. I am a Chinese and that are the ways how I learnt English. now I am trying to learn Spanish. thank you for all of your videos. Holly

[@coacheye]

Great Video...thanks. The most encouraging aspect is to hear that learning Spanish is a PROCESS. I'm taking a class near my home and my friends say, "Hey, how's the class...have you finished learning Spanish yet?" Yikes! Finished?!?! Heck no...in fact, the more I learn, the more I realize that I don't know. Anyway, ...it's a PROCESS.

[@billystage]

A lot of my practice is in restaurants. What has helped me to get over the fear of speaking Spanish is recognizing how bad they are in English. Were both making a ton of mistakes. We’re in the same boat! 90+% of folks would love to talk to you in Spanish.

[@sets51]

Dang Jordan, I can totally understand what you are saying because I am doing almost everything that you are saying that you've done. I am glad that I have found your website. You are inspiring me even more because of what you are advising us to do. Hearing you talked about what you've done which I am also doing makes me believe that I am in the right direction and that I am going to succeed on this journey. Thank you!

[@JULYTO5]

Gracias maestro , me ha ayudado mucho este video . Espero que no dejes de subirlos

[@sophiegoodger8212]

A succinct and methodological approach to language learning, I really enjoy your videos, keep them up!

[@malazkarar1171]

i have just found you out and i have to say HUGE RESPECT! one of the very few people online that gave me the feeling that they really want to help out for real! thank you very much for you. you make an excellent teacher

[@daveandpattiwalter6636]

THANK YOU! So needed this. I'm a beginner, feel at times good about my learning but lately struggling as I have a hard time understanding when someone is speaking Spanish. So.. been feeling down but you have picked me back up! I just need to keep at it, THANK YOU!

[@robinmurphy6510]

So glad to have found you. I'm going to Mexico in August on a Mission trip and want to learn the language. I've been using DuoLingo the past week, but realized I need much more if I really want to learn. Thank you! I've watched Part 1 and Part 2 and took lots of notes!

[@catlady715]

Muchas gracias, Jordan, for all you do. Your videos and boot camps have been a big help.

[@irvina.eduardo4708]

CatLady71 I can help you to practice your Spanish. I'm a native

[@brandonsaraniti771]

Thank you so much for this Jordan. I'm living in Chile right now for 2 months and my first two weeks have been pretty overwhelming! I'm definitely gonna work my butt off now 😂 Gracias!

[@Silvqr]

Oh man, Jordan. You've really helped me out to reinforce my spanish so far. I cannot thank you enough.

[@MikeyG_f-of-x]

¡Gracias para esta video! Voy a ir a Mexico esta junio u asistir una escuela de idioma para una semana. Su videos y planes de ataque son muy apreciadado. ¡Gracias!

[@cwtckness]

Thank you Jordan

[@melvinmadedx1658]

For anybody seeing this you can use this app called hellotalk to talk to native speakers for free for the most part. You can chat with them or talk to them.

[@elisahalliday]

Hola! Thank you SO MUCH for all the links to helpful places. I was so surprised to see that I've been using most of the links you've mentioned. I just ordered a book you recommended and just signed up for a trial lesson through italki!!! Thank you again! Keep up the great work with all these useful videos you're making and links!

[@birldeloach2689]

muchas gracias, estoy muy felize eso usted son mi maestro.

[@ashantiasiajohnson486]

I love your videos ... you make everything so clear.

[@lynn400]

this is the best video!

[@Thenettis]

You are freaking awesome, thank you!

[@Nikandlv]

nice tips ! I try to talk to my self in my head in Spanish everyday I carry with me an small note book . which I write hard words I want to learn on it and can't get it . now I Will also note the words I don't know and want learn later . this will help my vocabulary alot ❤

[@doulacandice]

Thank you so much for these videos! They are a great help getting us learning Spanish on the right track.

[@miriamleannful]

Do you have any videos on the subjunctive? I struggle so much with it

[@TheMadgeorge]

Everyone struggles with subjunctive. Don´t give up!

[@repositions]

Guys I have a few questions on the flashcard strategy. Could someone help me? My first question is how do you find the meaning for the Spanish word in English. I also need clarification on how to find the pronunciation for each Spanish word.

[@JamesWhite-cr5ys]

Thank you.

[@shawnebaines8276]

Jordan, I found a slow Spanish soap opera ( with associated course material) at: learner.org/series/destinos/ The main character travels to multiple Spanish-speaking countries.

[@elisahalliday]

Wow! Interesting! Thank you for sharing this. It is an old show. It references a cassette tape!

[@shawnebaines8276]

I'm not sure. I found it on one of my manic Spanish language searches online. It's a great resource, if you can find it, for listening practice.

[@rbmsig04]

I like the ap hello talk. You can find native speakers who are trying to learn English.

[@emilyfeldfanchannel7997]

Muchos gracious Spanish dude. I am more motivated to learn the language now.

[@Humility.9157]

It's always good to listen to you..jordan

[@tammi67able]

thank you for all ur great learning tips.

[@anonymousshadow5043]

You have got a new subscriber. Great vidios! I have a test tommorrow , hasta luego and wish me luck

[@flatoutfullbore]

Esto es muy útil! Gracias

[@timevans7273]

Where can I connect with others online to practice Spanish? I don't have Spanish friends at the moment and am learning Spanish for travel mostly. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

[@bbblood]

¡Gracias Jordan!

[@punkrawkmom]

Oo I have that verb book! I was thinking of starting it after finishing your two verb bootcamps. Maybe I'll breeze through it after the bootcamps.

[@miroslavamena6749]

i want learn and practice english, someone for make laguages exchage in skipe?

[@ManiMonet]

I can help you

[@brynm6868]

I speak English and want to learn Spanish!

[@alejandrovelazquez8522]

I speak Spanish and I would to speak English

[@matthewkippel3838]

Where this 3rd video bro?

[@k.l.wiggin1126]

Just stumbled on your page. Thanks for the great info.

[@thuyduyennguyen]

Thank you for your guide! I would like to ask if you have any recommended Spanish-English and English-Spanish dictionary?

[@liamvermaak6457]

hi I have a personal question if present verb is regular past tense and future tense also regular?? pls answer me

[@PistolPixel]

Muchas gracias Jordan :)

[@franceshall7127]

THANK YOU

[@nickorange4881]

I can download the battle plan that makes my life so much easier. I was going to hand write them later. Lol.

[@neeneethenurse618]

HelloTalk is awesome 👏🏾

[@TheXStephen1]

I have a video idea for you. You should make a video of your insights, opinions, or effectiveness of popular language learning programs. Such as how effective a specific language learning program is, or the pro and cons of it. So I think it would be cool if you made a video of your thoughts or opinions of the most popular language programs that are out there. Some popular ones like you said are Duolingo and Rosetta Stone. What do you think? I think everybody would love this!

[@calebwaller730]

I don't know if you have been busy or what, but us gringos miss you! ☹️ Post again muy pronto muchacho! Btw I share your passion of Spanish on the same level! I've been working on it for the past 3 years and am finally becoming semi-fluent! Can't wait for more content!!!😉

[@jamesb.7063]

Hey thanks for the videos - the Ultimate Spanish book you suggested seems to be intended for use with a set of audio CD's. Would you say this is necessary to use the book or can it be studied just on it's own? Wondering as it's a lot more money to buy the whole set with the CD's and isn't exactly clear on amazon lol.

[@AGreenSquidKid]

IM HIGH ON SPANISH

[@Autodidactz]

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[@xexen4765]

Como esta tu español ahora?

[@AGreenSquidKid]

@@xexen4765 wow thanks for bringing me back to this extremely cringeworthy comment I made

[@butterpecanprincess444]

does the grammar book come with CDs?

[@Courtesyyy]

Thanks Man You Made to Think Never give up keep Your Dreams Keep these videos up ^_^

[@FlyingAppleMusic]

dude, you're great.

[@Andtheyworkout]

Feeling extra motivated from this video. Thank you!!

[@doktoren99]

Ohh i'm feeling you on this allright

[@elgrandisimojoe]

Totally using this method to learn “Portugués”

[@clarabusemann7341]

I learned Spanish in school for some years but never had a real motivation because I didn't really understood why. Now in university Spanish is the most used language next to German (I am in Germany 😂) and a lot of my friends are from Spain so now I really want to learn it but I'm so ashamed to talk with them on Spanish because I can't understand them...

[@clarabusemann7341]

And a problem I have because I learned a bit is that I don't know where to begin...

[@hatoon_4]

U R AWESOME

[@araknus7863]

hola Jorden, I have a question, What would you say your level is in spanish? I mean like:a1 a2 b1 b2 c1 c2

[@marisaratnasari1462]

The opening and ending music always give me a heart attack😂😁

[@neeneethenurse618]

Ambiegonzalez is amazing and butterflySpanish Spanishdict is a amazing app

[@TheWalrusRamrizzle]

Can you make a video on the imperative form/commands please?

[@kelljanesmith]

There is an app called WeSpeke that is good for finding native spanish speakers who are learning english. It's a great way to practice and you can help each other.

[@kelljanesmith]

Also, check out 'Español con Juan' on youtube.

[@bigwheelgaza33]

Kelly Smith thank you

[@zacharyjohnson2592]

Spaniah dude please I think I have a good Idea can u look into mabye making a method to where u can just remember the wacky order of a Spanish sentence and then just take those English words and plug them into spanish like (te) you (am) love (-o) so cant u just take that and just make that your Spanish thinking like "you love I" can it be done?

[@zacharyjohnson2592]

And with many more sentences?

[@pgcreation5507]

Soy aprendiendo español para seis meses

[@EastbayGolfer]

Hola Gringo, Great vids as usual but what happened to Gringo on the street? I learned a lot from those 3 videos. I'm in Spain now and have used everything you introduced in them. I miss those real word videos. Will we see more?

[@Netopia40]

You left out the step of speaking to a native speaking child. Their vocabulary is typically smaller, as well as their world. I found this very helpful for practicing conversational French. Additionally, most little kids aren't in a hurry to get on to the next thing but tend to stay engaged so long as this 'interesting foreigner' is talking to them... even if they are playing with a toy. Of course, make sure that the parents know what you are doing... nobody likes a random stranger coming up and paying attention to their child.

[@hopeziemba8236]

Bruh desearia haberte encontrado mas pronto.

[@animegirl2245]

So honestly, I am not a beginner. I am an advanced Spanish-speaker, but I am white AF. I just found your video a bit interesting. When I go into Mexican stores in the small town I live in, they just stare me down and if I talk to them in Spanish, they refuse to talk back or they will answer in English. It's usually awkward.

[@bigwheelgaza33]

Desirae Vaccaro can you help me with spanish

[@coldplay4028]

so pretend you dont know english........ and only speak spanish..... who will bend first.....be strong and let their awkwardness be their inability to see further than their nose jajaaj.....

[@camdenmcadoo1238]

I am on a spanish high right now.

[@bigwheelgaza33]

Anyone to practice Spanish with

[@carrieblodger9882]

I couldn't access the free videos. It said I wasn't a premium member.

[@jhonyermo]

Follow Jordan is pretty darn good too. :-D

[@roonilwazlib4433]

I know your whole thing about booking a flight and all that was kind of a joke, but I already did

[@QuiltingCrow]

Unfortunately I wasn't able to access the two Boot Camp Vids, though I got your e-mail. It tells me I'm no Premium Student and therefore can't see the videos. Anyway, another very helpful video this one, thanks a lot!

[@juliocesarbautistagomez8009]

Soy el único que habla italiano aquí?

[@shamgebre5957]

Hi the spanish dude. I just began school and I hade my firs spanish lesson it was so hard i didnt understand basic words so i really need help because im a really bad learner and most teachers i've hade dont use to help me like my math teacher in the 4-6th grade i really hade a hard timr to get 10 points the same thing happend whit the other subject i hade this made me mad and made my grades so bad that i hade a hard time getting D or a E just got to met my new teachers and most of them i am sure are different then my old ones but i am not if one of the teacher (spanish) teacher is gonna help me at all so could i please have your help white spanish i would by the way i live in sweden so could we kinda use some app like whatsup if u want thats all i am asking and i really hope u get this as soon as possible and I love ur videos

[@misa-tj4uw]

im a child trying to learn spanish - _ -

[@TheDarkBrethren]

Thank you so much for all you do to help Jordan! This website has also been incredibly helpful. I've been trying to learn Spanish for a while, and in about 30 mins I learned more from this site than I did for most of my time spent on duolingo. www.languagetransfer.org/complete-spanish

[@alitrvg5575]

soy la única que habla español aquí? xd

[@juliocesarbautistagomez8009]

Si

[@gillianpreston8454]

:)