How I Taught Myself Spanish From 0 to Fluent (Part 1)

In this episode of Empower Sounds, I’m diving into my journey of learning Spanish from scratch to fluency, mostly through self-study! I share how I went from knowing no Spanish to confidently speaking, understanding, and even moving to Spain to truly immerse myself in the language and culture. 🌍💃Language learning is so much more than just words; it’s about unlocking a world of new people, music, and experiences. I’ll guide you through the methods that worked for me—from music and Netflix to practical strategies like setting goals, using the 80/20 rule, and making Spanish a part of daily life. Plus, I’ll tackle the myth that you can only learn languages as a kid. Spoiler: it’s never too late!Whether you’re just starting out or already learning, join me for insights, tips, and a roadmap you can adapt to your own language goals. And hey, if you need a language buddy, reach out to me on Instagram. Let’s make this language-learning journey fun and empowering...Resources mentioned: list of the 1000 most common words and other resources that are really good by Nathaniel Drew if you sign up to the free newsletter: https://www.nathanieldrew.com/language-learning-resourcesmy favourite appslanguage transferquizlet memrisespanish dict amazing for translating good grammar books:ELE actual Paul nobles spanish book ( the audiobook form is much better) Other things you can docreate a playlist of songs and then for writing practice you can translate themwatching shows with subtitles of your target languages change the language on your phone Connect with Me:Need a Spanish-speaking buddy? Or maybe you’re learning another language? Hit me up on the podcast Instagram—let’s support each other on this journey!Follow Empower Sounds•Instagram: @EmpowerSounds•TikTok: @EmpowerSoundsPodcast•Linktree: linktr.ee/empowersoundsFor inquiries, email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.