How to Speak Fluent Spanish in 5 months? | Best Books & Tips

[@j.d.2896]

I have Mardigal's Magic keys to Spanish. I read a lot of the reviews on Amazon about it not having the tú form. You're the first one to recommend just converting them to the tú form. Thanks for the tip!

[@SofiyaLevina]

You are welcome! I understand why the author removed tú form but I find it's weird because it's the most common one.

[@Nebuchadnezzar_XXIV]

You're the prettiest girl for the advice!

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

Well, I sub’d even though you have so many videos in English. I am studying Spanish. Nevertheless, your English is really great and I like seeing you laughing and smiling while you speak. You look Hispanic so when you are with Spanish speakers, they might expect you to speak like a native or like they do. That can be intimidating I would think. However, you do so well with English that I suppose your Spanish is great too. Anyway, I will check out some of those books, I already have the apps, and I will see you in some of your KZbin videos! As we say in the USA: Don’t be a stranger! (Meaning, make many more videos so we all can enjoy you and your smile and your great personality ❤

[@stradtman123]

Hi Sofiya. I like Russia and China very much & have studied Mandarin & Russian a lot. Mostly because of Janeth Valenzuela, I am studying Spanish now. It is possible to gain a tourist level of Mandarin with Pinyin, but the written characters & tonal requirements for pronunciation make learning Chinese a very high cost effort in terms of returns for effort expended. I have a friend in Krasnodar who also learned English as a second language. Your proficiency in English demands my upmost respect. A helpful tip: many books I might buy can be loaned from the public library. I am waiting for the Madrigal book now from a local library ( I placed a "hold") and am waiting for a purchased at Ebay dictionary after have been using a library copy of the sane book for that last week or so.

[@melanielovick-lugo3118]

I'm going to check out the "Deli" test. Thanks for the advice. I've studied Spanish for years but have not been able to carry on a conversation yet. Just phrases and a few short sentences. I'm still hopeful. I'm teaching myself Turkish now and am loving the language. It makes so much sense to me.

[@SofiyaLevina]

good luck! any language just requires some practice and consistency. But the most important part is to have a goal :)

[@Stitch163]

Madrigals Magic guide is amazing

[@SofiyaLevina]

It is! Great about that explains grammar and etc

[@karinamachadoescobar20]

I\'m not sure but ,if anyone else is searching for how to speak spanish language easily try Alkarno Spanish Alchemist (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my m8 got great success with it.

[@MadisonHalla]

I'm getting that for Christmas and I'm SOO excited!!

[@mohammad_hezan6564]

900 pages of what?? I won't fly after I read that.

[@wouter7165]

Daaamn the cuteness level is off the charts!! Thanks for all the great advice, I just ordered Madrigal's magic key to Spanish and I'll have to get a move on quick because I'll be traveling Cuba for 2 months a week from today 😁

[@SofiyaLevina]

Thank you for the positive comment :) Hope the book helped you and you're having a fun time in Cuba!

[@wouter7165]

@@SofiyaLevina Cuba is great, I'm learning heaps in the daily Salsa lessons :) Learning a new language is a much slower process though but that's alright, I've got a whole other year before I go back to Latin America for a few more months so there's plenty of time to get a little bit better at it every day

[@juliakrystal19]

In 2013 I did the Dele Test with my classmates. None of us passed, except a native latin guy although our Spanish was really good and we studied hard for several months everyday. I don’t know how it is now 10 years later but I just wanna share my experiences, that Dele is extremely hard.

[@SofiyaLevina]

Thank you for your input! It feels like DELE can be hard but they separated it to different levels. So you can take an exam depending on where you are and it's a pass/no pass system. Hopefully, I'd take it this year

[@nicedog1]

I don't think it is possible personally unless you live in a Spanish speaking country. I've been learning for years and don't consider myself fluent. However, whenever I go to Spain my Spanish improves immensely even after a few days.

[@anarchist_parable]

I don't know where you're from but you can go to nearly ANY city in America and find entire Spanish-speaking neighborhoods

[@nicedog1]

@@anarchist_parable It’s not like that here.

[@sigmrizzvr]

@@anarchist_parableliterally. I live next to an almost entirely Spanish speaking neighborhood.

[@phillipcrichton1109]

Felicitaciones por su voluntad de aprender Español, saludos desde Chile.

[@matildawolfram4687]

Thanks to the author for a great video! The most important thing in life is knowledge of foreign languages! Thanks to foreign languages you can realize all your dreams and realize your grandiose ambitions! I would like to recommend all the practices of Yuriy Ivantsiv ''Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign language". This book will be an indispensable helper, a handbook for every person who studies a foreign language! This book contains invaluable tips, questions and answers, and solutions to problems faced by anyone who studies a foreign language! Knowledge is power! And knowledge of foreign languages is your power multiplied by many times! Success to all in self-development!

[@orlahenry9769]

I use Magic Key as well. Bought it like you after recommendations and also curiosity re Warhol illustrations. I also add in the tú form. Thanks for your tips - I’m going to try italki - I’m very fearful of talking.

[@SofiyaLevina]

Thank you for your comment 💕 Glad it was helpful!

[@cheetahking9114]

Hi Sofiya, thanks for sharing the information. What is the name of the Spanish exam? It sound like you said daily, and your transcripts says daily, but I didn’t find that online.

[@SofiyaLevina]

The exam is called DELE :)

[@MistahUnknown]

This video was very helpful, Sofiya. Thank you. I'm interested in learning Spanish and Hindi in my lifetime. I'd like to travel to all of the Spanish speaking countries in my lifetime. I have not started learning. I'm a huge fan of the older Bollywood movies so I figure that I should start learning Hindi as well.

[@Aditya-te7oo]

Mistah Unknown What is your native language ? (just curious to know)

[@MistahUnknown]

@@Aditya-te7oo English. I grew up in New York

[@Aditya-te7oo]

@@MistahUnknown Okay. You said you want to learn Hindi so I was a bit surprised, 'cause not many people learn Hindi. I understand Hindi (it's not my native language). So, are you still learning Hindi and/or Spanish ?

[@lepi_maria]

Love this video!) I want to start practice English speaking like you in this video!) why did you start KZbin on English?)

[@SofiyaLevina]

Thank you for your comment! I lived in NYC for 7 years so it was natural to start it in English :)

[@nervysinghania970]

Your content is such helpful.keep uploading,Lots of love from India

[@SofiyaLevina]

Nervy Singhania thank you so much! I will try to do more videos

[@leakrr]

This video motivates me to keep learning spanish! I had my first contact with this language in school but that's been a while now ... Trying to refresh it so that I can understand native speakers better and possibly read books in spanish. Thanks for all the tips and recommendations!

[@SofiyaLevina]

Glad it inspired you to continue with Spanish 💜 it’s a beautiful language and I’m sure you will achieve your goals with more practice!

[@leakrr]

@@SofiyaLevina Thank you! I'm sure it will work, if I put in the time :-)

[@henriquesosa9180]

I want to learn Russian but its hard!!!! I appreciate your consideration with the situation in Venezuela. Good luck!!

[@SofiyaLevina]

You will speak it, don't worry =) Thank you!

[@investjournal]

Those claims are not unfounded, but I suppose it's relatively easy to find a Russian mate who's interested in Spanish, and thus you could share speaking time

[@lindav1403]

I love that you chose a book because Andy Warhol illustrated it! And re the book you didn't enjoy, why go back? If it didn't speak to you the first time it won't the second. Doesn't mean it's a bad book, it's just not the book for you.

[@rakapratama5012]

Is there any audio book do you use to learn spanish? I am about looking for book to guide me learning spanish. It is really hard to find good spanish book in my country

[@SofiyaLevina]

I don't use audio books. But I listen to music and watch tv series + there are free podcasts. Maybe you can fnd books in libraries. And some books are available online fo free. Hope you will find something!

[@Rajmanov]

@@SofiyaLevina you can speak with me if you want to practice, greetings from Mexico!

[@cirilocas8345]

I am from Venezuela thank you! soy de Caracas muchas personas les gusta nuestro acento gracias por el cumplido😎👍

[@SofiyaLevina]

El acento de Venezolanos es mi favorito 💕 gracias por su comentario :)

[@danielcorrea5995]

Que genial q hayas querido aprender mi idioma, vas a descubrir todo un mundo aquí en el español y las diferentes culturas y acentos q hay en latinoamerica 😁 saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@danielcorrea5995]

Ohh acabo de ver q esto fue el 2017 jajaja

[@SofiyaLevina]

¡gracias por su comentario! jaja si, fue el 2017 pero sigo estudiando español. espero que voy a visitar Chile y otras países el latinoamérica

[@danielcorrea5995]

@@SofiyaLevina genial si pasas por el sur de Chile y necesitas ayuda avisame jaja 😂

[@Braxthebrexit]

I'm excited for my Madrigals magic guide to come!, does the book teaches you vocabulary?

[@SofiyaLevina]

It is amazing book! Hope you enjoyed it. It does have good amount of words

[@happy.anyway]

Thank you for the russian book suggestion. I already have it, though, just wanted something more colourful. I'll stick to it if you recommend it.

[@SofiyaLevina]

Анна Шавина no problem! I feel knowing Russian def helps with Spanish))

[@Bazza5000]

What are your favorite language apps? I rely mainly on apps like Memrise, Duolingo, and Buusu. I have learned a ton from Memrise including many sentences, but I think I will have to switch to books after a couple of months. I also go to a meet-up once or twice a month. I listen to Spanish music. I have the book by Madrigal and will use it soon.

[@SofiyaLevina]

Basil Memrise is a good one. I also like SpanishDict. Books are great way to learn and practice reading comprehension. I think you’re doing everything you can to learn the language :)

[@mrich4510]

hey you came back. your videos are so good please upload more videos 😀😃

[@SofiyaLevina]

Mriz basnet thank you for the support! I'll try to do more :)

[@funnymoment9164]

Thanks. You have a beautiful smile )

[@Direct_Dil_Se15]

Interesting and Informative....🎉

[@hectorsandoval2003]

Hola amiga, que bueno que estes interesada en el Español, felicidades and keep it up

[@keirap2988]

¡Buenos consejos! (Good tips!)

[@SofiyaLevina]

Keira P glad you enjoyed!

[@investjournal]

Something in your voice makes my ears melt) Those thick textbooks look scary to say the least. Marketing hooks like 'easy Spanish overnight' or "Spanish in your sleep' appeal to me more (just joking) You didn't really dig into listening activities. Any podcasts, series, youtubers? When I was familiarizing myself with Italian I came across Oneworlditaliano. I assume they have laid out all the grammar plus cultural insights etc. Although they clearly market their language classes, the amount of quality stuff posted is incredible. Lucrezia is another vlogger I enjoy watching (she's a teacher). And of course Italian Fairy Tales - cartoons with stunning graphics and subtitles in English. Oh, and did I mention old comedy films with Celentano?

[@Direct_Dil_Se15]

Vamos Com Todos 🎉

[@LBXSTAMANTE]

Do a video speaking in Spanish!!

[@SofiyaLevina]

Luis Bustamante I think I’ll be too nervous 😬 I struggle with English sometimes on camera can’t imagine my Spanish 😂 but I’ll try - maybe in December?)

[@mrmar-que6307]

@@SofiyaLevina What? Your English is great. 👍🏾

[@michaelabercrombie7698]

Nice voice,very relaxing.

[@SofiyaLevina]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@aeishazafar8981]

Magic key to Spanish is Latin Spanish or Spain Spanish?

[@SofiyaLevina]

Aeisha Zafar i feel it’s general but she gives some hints on differences between the two. She doesn’t use vosotros in the book so I feel it’s more latin in that way

[@cesaralexisperezvelasco7060]

Hola! ¿Cómo vas con tu español? Es curioso que parezcas mexicana. Saludos desde México!

[@SofiyaLevina]

Alex Finjers ¡ahora lo practico mucho más! ¿Oh enserio? Escucho que a veces me veo latinoamericana

[@cesaralexisperezvelasco7060]

Sí, en general pareces de latinoamérica. Te dejo mi instagram por si gustas platicar @alex_finjers. Saludos!

[@Varungsn]

Love from India

[@lujaynmigdadi]

my goodness she is so beautiful wow

[@skindiver2]

Hola señorita tú eres muy guapa muchas gracias me gusta muchísimo este vídeo Mucho amor de Australia 🇦🇺

[@alicawind4793]

Спасибо большое София:) Удачи вам

[@SofiyaLevina]

Alica Wind спасибо! Вам тоже :)

[@keirap2988]

This helped me learn!

[@SofiyaLevina]

Keira P good luck! Que tengas suerte!

[@ishika6838]

Hey this video was very helpful to me 😊😊 And my one request is that pls leave a link for fundamental Spanish book by Barbara bregstein from Amazon pls pls it will mean a lot to me 😊🤗

[@sandydegener6436]

"Chinese" is a misnomer, you must be specific about which languaje you are talking about: Mandarin, Cantonese, Szechuan, etc.

[@sofiyalevicoach]

Of course :) I meant Mandarin in my case

[@sandydegener6436]

@@sofiyalevicoach , THAT is a language. But don't feel bad EVERYBODY makes that mistake, even those who have language courses of renown.

[@spartan.falbion2761]

I'm personally tired of these 'achiever' stories where people learn in a restricted time. Most people don't become fluent in 5 months, and become deflated when it takes then 2 or more years. Just stop it.

[@SofiyaLevina]

I understand that totally :) it definitely takes 1-2 years to master the language to the C1 level. However, with the Spanish language, you can achieve a decent level in 5-6 months if you study every single day. Plus, it’s important to consider my background and that I speak Russian and English which helps a lot concerning grammar.

[@hardtrailrider]

10:33 the camera did not like Espanol

[@diyabhatia9030]

Very helpful video...

[@SofiyaLevina]

Diya bhatia thank you!

[@dilshodmirzabekov1863]

Я очен рада вы ишилы Узбек учитель. Мне так интересно WHY?

[@dilshodmirzabekov1863]

I guess maybe your realitives or grandparents was Uzbek. So you wanna learn forefathers' language. I imitated you Uzbek.

[@dilshodmirzabekov1863]

Maybe I am wrong. But I am very interesting to know about it. Some Uzbeks teaches to their children Russian language.

[@greadore]

Glad you have had success in studying Spanish. Your video title is misleading though and in the video you said you are at level B1 which is not close to being fluent. I applaud you for your efforts but videos saying people can reach a level of a fluent speaker in 3- 6 months is not accurate. I think this can have a negative effect on people as when they reach the 3-6 month mark and are not anywhere close to fluency they get frustrated and give up and/or question whether something is wrong with them because, hey, other people seem to be doing it all the time and why can't I. Learning a foreign language to "fluency" (ie., real fluency) takes a lot of work and time, measured in years, not months. If you want to be able to "get by" or get your point across in another language, then perhaps "months" is doable.

[@SofiyaLevina]

I’m sure everyone realizes that it takes years to reach a high level. And there is no point to stress it. However, 6 months is enough to reach a good level of understanding and speaking.

[@1292liam]

why were you searching Uzbek?

[@20thCB]

Andy Warhol was unknown when he drew these cartoons in the 1950s, he would have taken any job in those days :-)

[@SofiyaLevina]

I know that! And how great to find his work in really unexpected projects :)

[@user-rx7zl7hc6n]

Если прочитать все эти книжки за лето любой заговорит на испанском лучше носителей😂😂😂

[@ap-nr3zi]

you are so cute and beautiful at same time 🤩🤗

[@venvatpictures]

Tú eres bonita sofiya 😍

[@luisomarmarquezverea5864]

Jajajaaj read this book

[@Spanish702]

Break a leg 🇮🇳

[@mr.dav1d484]

she has beautiful hands and she knows it

[@josh_7569]

Wtf...

[@getskraighttoit]

Josh _ dude is weirdo lol

[@chaevie257]

Pointing that out, yeah she does. Can be in a commercial for hand close up shoots and it's good for piano.

[@chaevie257]

Well I guess some can find your comment weird if they haven't put too much thought on hands before 😂

[@saturn6563]

everything positive about her is beautiful and that second part of the sentence..

[@zigman3105]

Muy sexy