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Why learn Spanish?

If you want to learn Spanish, you are not alone. Spanish is in the top 5 most spoken languages in the world. It’s estimated that around 474 million people are native speakers, and 73 million speak it as a second language.

Here are some of the best reasons why you should learn Spanish:

● You will boost your career opportunities. Although Spanish is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world, knowing it will still make your resume stand out. Don’t forget that not everyone takes the time to learn foreign languages, and having done so will show your interviewer that you are committed to everything you do.

● You’ll feel at home in over 20 countries. Spanish is the official language of 20 countries, including Mexico, Spain, Colombia, and Argentina, and speaking their native language will make traveling to these destinations a whole lot easier.

● You’ll be able to enjoy Spanish theatre, film, and literature in the original. Learning Spanish will open a whole new cultural world for you. The movies of Pedro Almodóvar or the books of Gabriel García Márquez as just a few of the classics you’ll be able to enjoy in their original Spanish forms.

● You’ll sing along with your new Spanish friends to the coolest Spanish songs. This is obviously a nice bonus!

So, are you ready to learn how to speak Spanish? Great! Then let’s find out how to learn Spanish online.

Learn Spanish Online

Learn Spanish verbs

Learning the most common Spanish verbs is a good start to learning Spanish. You first need to know how the verb in Spanish is pronounced. Let's learn more than 50 Spanish verb pronunciations!

Learn Spanish online with free daily lessons

If you are wondering what is the best way to learn Spanish free of charge, you are in the right place.
Meet Mondly, the award-winning language app that will help you learn Spanish faster than you ever imagined. Go right into more than 300 fun-sized lessons shared across 50 real-life topics, or take it easy with Mondly’s free Daily Lessons, Weekly Quizzes, and Monthly Challenges. Here’s what you should do if you want to learn Spanish fast:

1. Read, underline, look up new words and read again

Expanding your vocabulary is undoubtedly one of the most important steps of learning Spanish. Your level of fluency is directly correlated to the number of words you know. So how do you make new words stick into your brain? As you read a new text, it’s important to underline unknown words, look them up and then read the entire text again. This way, you’ll use the context to your advantage and ‘trick’ the brain into making the right connections the next time you encounter these words.

2. Learn conversational phrases

The next logical step is to move to phrases. Why? Because learning whole Spanish phrases will help you get fluent faster. Besides, if you focus too much on individual words, you’ll be inclined to form the phrases in your native language and only then translate them into Spanish. If you want to shorten the process, it’s best to think directly in Spanish. Ready?

3. Practice what you’ve learned

You already know that learning by doing is the most effective learning method. And learning Spanish makes no exception – immersion can really take your Spanish to the next level. However, let’s be honest: you can’t always afford a trip to a Spanish-speaking country. Lucky for you, Mondly has you covered with real-life conversations so you can experience immersion from the comfort of your home.

4. Read books, listen to music, watch movies

This is probably the best part of learning Spanish. If you want to continue to expand your vocabulary and become more and more confident when you speak Spanish, you should wholeheartedly welcome the language into your life. If you’re an avid reader, read books in Spanish; if you’re a movie geek, watch Spanish movies; if you’re into music, listen to all the cool Spanish songs. The secret is to associate the language with something you love doing and learn new words and phrases along the way.
Next, let’s find out how to learn Spanish free of charge and fast with Mondly.

How to learn Spanish with Mondly

Spanish learning app

Say goodbye to countless pages full of verb conjugations, tiring memorization methods, and expensive tutors. Mondly makes learning Spanish a breeze. Here’s how to learn Spanish with Mondly in 4 easy steps:

1. Learn Spanish in short bursts with Daily Lessons If you want to learn Spanish and – most importantly – remember Spanish, consistency is key. How would you feel like losing most of everything you’ve learned because you simply stopped practicing Spanish one day? The easiest way to avoid that is to take on Mondly’s challenge of doing one lesson daily. It only takes 5 minutes to do it and it’s the best way to keep your Spanish knowledge fresh.
2. Get ready for real-life experiences with lessons on practical topics One of the best things about learning Spanish with Mondly is the focus on practical topics. Unlike other language apps whose curriculum doesn’t really tackle real-life interactions, Mondly helps you build practical language skills for real life.

3. Practice Spanish with Weekly Quizzes and Monthly Challenges Weekly Quizzes and Monthly Challenges are the most fun way to review what you’ve learned. It’s true most people aren’t big fans of exams, but these quizzes are so fun you’ll look forward to taking them!
4. Speak Spanish and get instant feedback on your pronunciation Getting feedback on your pronunciation from other people may be a bit intimidating. Luckily, the Mondly chatbot is the perfect friend: it simulates real conversations with native speakers and gives instant feedback on pronunciation without being judgemental. Learners worldwide love it so much!

Did you know?

Spanish landmark

● With 44 properties on the World Heritage List, Spain is UNESCO's third-largest heritage country.
● Learning the most important Spanish words and phrases related to going out may be a good idea since Spain has the second-highest number of bars per inhabitant.
● If you are invited to a Spaniard’s home, it is customary to bring flowers, chocolates, cakes or pastries, wine, liqueur or brandy to the hostess.
● 150,000 tomatoes are thrown every year at the La Tomatina festival.
● Restaurante Botín in Madrid holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's oldest restaurant.
● Spanish people are very fond of food. A famous saying they use is Barriga llena, corazón contento, which translates to “A full belly and a happy heart”.
● Traditionally, Spaniards have two surnames – the first surname from the father, and the second from the mother.

The amazing benefits of learning Spanish with Mondly

Learn useful Spanish phrases for real situations

Our language experts have identified and selected the most common real-life situations you can find yourself in. As a result, the app breaks the learning process down into short lessons and organizes them into extremely relevant themes. Pick your topic of interest and learn words and phrases related to that topic until you master it. Introducing yourself, getting around the city, buying a ticket, renting a hotel room or shopping - it’s all covered in detail so you can learn the essentials of the Spanish language in an easy and fun way. Before you know, it you will be able to have a real conversation in Spanish.

Have a conversation anytime with our Spanish Chatbot

Wouldn’t it be fantastic to be able to have a real conversation from the comfort of your own home? That’s exactly why we’ve built a virtual conversational partner, a computer program so advanced that you can have an intelligent conversation with. Jump right in, and the app asks you questions, understands what you are saying and responds like a native speaker would. Afraid of getting a word wrong? Don’t worry about it. Every time you get something wrong or have difficulties with your pronunciation, the app offers you instant feedback. With each conversation, you’ll come one step closer to fluency while building your confidence to speak Spanish in real life.

Enjoy the finest Speech Recognition technology

Imagine having a Spanish teacher in your pocket ready to jump in and help you every step of the way during your language journey. This is essential when you want to improve and master pronunciations. That’s why Mondly has developed state-of-the-art Speech Recognition software that checks your Spanish pronunciation in real time and suggests improvements on the spot. Fast feedback is key to the accelerated learning of any language and that’s exactly what we are aiming for.

Listen to crystal-clear audio from professional Spanish fluent speakers

With Mondly, you will learn the correct Spanish pronunciations by listening to phrases spoken by fluent speakers. We have worked with professional Spanish speakers all over the world to bring you a high-class audio experience that we believe is essential to learning Spanish fast. This way, the next time you’ll have a conversation with a Spanish speaker, get ready to receive compliments for your great accent and flawless pronunciation.