Never pass a day without speaking to someone in Spanish. If you have an overseas Spanish-speaking friend, engage him in a correspondence or email exchange. Writing is also as effective as speaking in improving your vocabulary. 4. Avoid being caught up in the I-am-building-my-vocabulary mania and forget the reason you are learning to speak Spanish. If somebody needs to know some Spanish, a dictionary or some interpreter can do the job. Except for those living in Spanish communities, nobody needs to know how to speak in Spanish. Then, the world became smaller, faster, and more personal. A businessman talks to his partners halfway around the world in real time. 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. That is why it is very important to take into consideration your own learning style, needs, and schedule when choosing a learning tool. 5. Enjoy the learning experience. Learning a new language is always fun, so take time to appreciate every minute of it. When you are fraught with difficulties and feel like giving up, do find a way to bring the excitement back. It is now time to meet new words and learn Spanish vocabulary. Easy does it In so many ways, learning and expanding your Spanish vocabulary are the easiest compared with other languages. This is because in the past, there had been a vigorous cross-fertilization, so to speak, between Latin words and phrases that made it both into the Spanish and English languages. Longer sessions, especially on your own and not in a class, have a tendency of making you lose your interest. Shorter periods feel like reviews and they stick better in your brain. Question: I understand enough Spanish to talk with people but it takes me longer to answer because I tend to think my answer in English first and translate it into Spanish.