(and Other Languages)

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In this post, I’ll show you exactly how I became fluent in Spanish.

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Spoiler alert: There's no magic pill. No one way. And it sure ain’t easy. Or fast.

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Group Classes & Audio Lessons:

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With this foundation, here's what I did when I started traveling:

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I Took Private Classes

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Throw yourself into it and speak as much as you can, even when you don’t have to.

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Duolingo helps

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But wait! I did more! I listened to a 30 minute Spanish audio lesson daily, while I was getting ready in the morning.

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Ready to start learning a new language?

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Private, Online, Affordable Lessons

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Remember: a multi-faceted approach works best!

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(and Other Languages)