If you're looking for a few simple ways to make learning Spanish a lot easier, these tips will help you. Of course, you'll need to have a good Spanish class, text, or online learning program to make full use of them. However, they can do a lot to speed up your ability to master the Spanish language.

Subtitles

Turn on Spanish language subtitles when watching English language movies. You can read along with the subtitles as you watch and learn the meanings of Spanish words as you enjoy some of your favorite films! This is a fun and easy way to pick up many Spanish words.

Kids' Books

Favorite kids' books in other languages are also a great choice. These don't have to be simple, either. If you love Harry Potter, consider picking up a Spanish translation. You already know the story, and puzzling out the words is a lot easier.

TV

Watching TV shows in Spanish can help you to learn the language quickly. Telenovelas (similar to soap operas) are great for hearing Spanish spoken clearly and with good diction.

Comic Strips

Spanish language comic strips in newspapers and on the web can help you to learn Spanish, particularly idioms which you wouldn't learn from a textbook. Furthermore, the short format makes them easy to follow (and fun to read).

3x5 Cards

You can use these cards to create your own flash cards. Carry some with you and when you find words or phrases you are unfamiliar with, write them down and learn the meanings later. You can then add these to your flash cards and have a great learning tool.

Remember High School?

A lot of us took some Spanish in high school or college or perhaps a related Romance language such as French or Italian. These provide you with a good basis to build on, since you'll have learned a bit about grammar and verb conjugation. If you know some Italian or French you will already have something of a handle on word order within sentences, but keep in mind that pronunciation will be significantly different.

Talk With Native Speakers

If you happen to live in a city with a large Spanish speaking population, it will be easy to find native speakers to converse with. There is nothing better than practicing with a native speaker to build your language skills. Even if you don't have native speakers in your area to talk with, you can practice with members of a local Spanish club or even students learning the language.

Practice Every Day

There is no substitute for daily practice when learning Spanish. Regular practice will make learning Spanish a quicker and easier task. Vary your study routine to keep things interesting and make learning fun.

These tips will give you a great headstart in speaking Spanish quickly. Be sure that you choose a self-study Spanish course that uses a wide variety of teaching methods and that has a proven track record. The biggest reason people give up on learning a language is because the learning material they use is dry, routine and uses dated teaching methods. Nowadays there are some incredible courses that use techniques that are fun, interactive and proven to help you learn the language much faster than traditional methods.

Good luck with you learning!