You could even treat yourself to a Spanish dinner and practice with the menu. Get a Spanish-speaking Friend Nothing beats getting a native-speaker to help you out. You could get a neighbour or a fellow worker who is Spanish-speaking to help you out practice you Spanish. You could even get into a local Spanish conversation group, get into Spanish speaking chat rooms, or have a Spanish penpal online. It is almost guaranteed that you will never get lost in South and Central America, including Mexico and Puerto Rico in the north. Moreover, because of your Spanish you will get to see more interesting places and enjoy more interesting experiences than the regular tourists who do not speak the language. Train your ear with Spanish music and movies. One of the best ways to learn a foreign language is to listen to native speakers through songs, movies, and TV soaps. When you listen to a song or to an actor, focus on the pronunciation, inflection, speed, and rhythm of the language. Similarly, take good note of the sentence structure. If, however, you can t find that opportunity locally, there is always the possibility of going past geographical borders and making friends with Spanish-speaking people, albeit online. The thing is, wherever you are, Spanish will most likely be useful in many occasions. 2. You get to be more competent. Learning is under your control. And in this case, there are no pressures to bug you, making the learning process more effective. 5. Learning is tailored for all ages. The saying Age doesn t matter also applies in learning Spanish. Whatever your age, whatever your reason for learning, there are lessons and learning methods appropriate for you. Online classes employ multi-media methods like audio and video presentations. They should be more interactive. They should be fun for you. Although, they are less expensive compared with face-to-face classes, it is still not practical to sign your name in the first class you see. Compare prices. There are programs that are less expensive compared with others but offer the same kind of learning.