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italki ->> link hereShop around on italky.com for a teacher in the country (or from the country) you are interested in, presumably Spain. There are many many to choose from, and the system works well.
Not quite an answer to your specific question but I found the App, Duolingo very very good. It’s free as well and you can do it wherever and whenever it suits you. No Teacher to try and fit your day around. However, to unlock better features, which I did after several months, you can subscribe. It cost me £60 for a year which one can’t really overly complain about. I’m still using and paying for it, three years after starting it and completing the Camino Frances with my Wife last year. I was so impressed with how I conducted everything in Spanish. Buen Camino.I've done a couple of Caminos but I speak only enough Spanish to ask for sandwiches and coffee. I'm planning another Camino and would like to learn some. I'm an English monoglot.
What I'd like to learn:
Numbers
Basic greetings
Calling an albergue and making a reservation (most important)
Shop conversation: How much is that? Can I look at that?
Bar / restaurant type conversations. Vocabulary for food. Asking for water.
How I'd like to learn:
Probably some Zoom calls.
Some homework to do.
I'm pretty bad at languages and not a great self-learner either. I would like someone who not only can speak Spanish and English but knows how to teach to some degree. Probably has a little course worked out in advance, some homework materials, a plan, etc.
I don't really know how much this sort of thing costs but anything reasonable is fine.
I'm a retired Spanish teacher. I highly recommend Duolingo.We have been taking Spanish lessons online for several years now with CR Languages in Boise, ID. The owner is originally from Argentina. They offer several languages online and in person. I know this won't work for you, but I am using it as an example. We started in person, but after the pandemic went online via distance. We meet with our instructor weekly and we have regular lesson books and also some conversation time. In addition, we sometimes attend a Spanish table here at the unversity where I work (Phil more than me since he is often free at that time.) We've also done some online practice in the past with partners in Spain where we talk 30 minutes in English and the 30 minutes in Spanish.
A few years we have gone to school in Spain for a few weeks. I have done that once and Phil has done it three different times. Our Spanish is still not great, but we enjoy learning. I can actually have a relatively good conversation now. You just need to keep after it to get better. Many of the schools in Spain also offer some online classes. I read a Spanish newspaper daily and keep up on the news in Galicia as a result.
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I would highly recommend Pedro in Guatemala. He uses Skype. He’s been teaching for over 20 years. I am currently Skyping with him to brush up on Spanish for my Camino this coming April. Here is his email. casamaya1965@gmail.com.I've done a couple of Caminos but I speak only enough Spanish to ask for sandwiches and coffee. I'm planning another Camino and would like to learn some. I'm an English monoglot.
What I'd like to learn:
Numbers
Basic greetings
Calling an albergue and making a reservation (most important)
Shop conversation: How much is that? Can I look at that?
Bar / restaurant type conversations. Vocabulary for food. Asking for water.
How I'd like to learn:
Probably some Zoom calls.
Some homework to do.
I'm pretty bad at languages and not a great self-learner either. I would like someone who not only can speak Spanish and English but knows how to teach to some degree. Probably has a little course worked out in advance, some homework materials, a plan, etc.
I don't really know how much this sort of thing costs but anything reasonable is fine.
Thank you for the mention!You might try Spanish for the Camino.
Spanish for the Camino
I help pilgrims learn the Spanish they need for their walk across Spain on the Camino de Santiago.spanishforcamino.com
I have found that it's one thing to be able to say words and phrases in another language, and quite another to be able to understand what the native speaker says, especially with so many regional variances! A very useful phrase for me in any foreign language is: "please speak slowly". It's worthwhile to try to have some conversational practice to improve comprehension before you head off, too, if you can find a willing and able partner.I've done a couple of Caminos but I speak only enough Spanish to ask for sandwiches and coffee. I'm planning another Camino and would like to learn some. I'm an English monoglot.
What I'd like to learn:
Numbers
Basic greetings
Calling an albergue and making a reservation (most important)
Shop conversation: How much is that? Can I look at that?
Bar / restaurant type conversations. Vocabulary for food. Asking for water.
How I'd like to learn:
Probably some Zoom calls.
Some homework to do.
I'm pretty bad at languages and not a great self-learner either. I would like someone who not only can speak Spanish and English but knows how to teach to some degree. Probably has a little course worked out in advance, some homework materials, a plan, etc.
I don't really know how much this sort of thing costs but anything reasonable is fine.
I have been using DUOLINGO. It is excellent and you can go as far with it as you wish - https://www.duolingo.com/I've done a couple of Caminos but I speak only enough Spanish to ask for sandwiches and coffee. I'm planning another Camino and would like to learn some. I'm an English monoglot.
What I'd like to learn:
Numbers
Basic greetings
Calling an albergue and making a reservation (most important)
Shop conversation: How much is that? Can I look at that?
Bar / restaurant type conversations. Vocabulary for food. Asking for water.
How I'd like to learn:
Probably some Zoom calls.
Some homework to do.
I'm pretty bad at languages and not a great self-learner either. I would like someone who not only can speak Spanish and English but knows how to teach to some degree. Probably has a little course worked out in advance, some homework materials, a plan, etc.
I don't really know how much this sort of thing costs but anything reasonable is fine.
I could probably help you out - I’m actually a Spanish teacher from Australia. Am used to remote learning!I've done a couple of Caminos but I speak only enough Spanish to ask for sandwiches and coffee. I'm planning another Camino and would like to learn some. I'm an English monoglot.
What I'd like to learn:
Numbers
Basic greetings
Calling an albergue and making a reservation (most important)
Shop conversation: How much is that? Can I look at that?
Bar / restaurant type conversations. Vocabulary for food. Asking for water.
How I'd like to learn:
Probably some Zoom calls.
Some homework to do.
I'm pretty bad at languages and not a great self-learner either. I would like someone who not only can speak Spanish and English but knows how to teach to some degree. Probably has a little course worked out in advance, some homework materials, a plan, etc.
I don't really know how much this sort of thing costs but anything reasonable is fine.
Highly recommend this one!!!! Based on Comprehensible Input. Which is how we naturally learn - no explicit grammar teaching!!I like the philosophy behind the "Dreaming Spanish" YouTube channel. It uses speakers from both Spain and Latin America.
Hi Bakebeans,I've done a couple of Caminos but I speak only enough Spanish to ask for sandwiches and coffee. I'm planning another Camino and would like to learn some. I'm an English monoglot.
What I'd like to learn:
Numbers
Basic greetings
Calling an albergue and making a reservation (most important)
Shop conversation: How much is that? Can I look at that?
Bar / restaurant type conversations. Vocabulary for food. Asking for water.
How I'd like to learn:
Probably some Zoom calls.
Some homework to do.
I'm pretty bad at languages and not a great self-learner either. I would like someone who not only can speak Spanish and English but knows how to teach to some degree. Probably has a little course worked out in advance, some homework materials, a plan, etc.
I don't really know how much this sort of thing costs but anything reasonable is fine.
Hi. Some replies suggest Duolingo. Even though I like their approach in many ways, it is fair to point out some issues you may find less helpful as a pilgrim. 1) Duolingo teaches S. American Spanish. That differs from "Spanish Spanish".I've done a couple of Caminos but I speak only enough Spanish to ask for sandwiches and coffee. I'm planning another Camino and would like to learn some. I'm an English monoglot.
What I'd like to learn:
Numbers
Basic greetings
Calling an albergue and making a reservation (most important)
Shop conversation: How much is that? Can I look at that?
Bar / restaurant type conversations. Vocabulary for food. Asking for water.
How I'd like to learn:
Probably some Zoom calls.
Some homework to do.
I'm pretty bad at languages and not a great self-learner either. I would like someone who not only can speak Spanish and English but knows how to teach to some degree. Probably has a little course worked out in advance, some homework materials, a plan, etc.
I don't really know how much this sort of thing costs but anything reasonable is fine.
I signed up for them, but I've been focused on the Castellano speakers.I like the philosophy behind the "Dreaming Spanish" YouTube channel. It uses speakers from both Spain and Latin America.
Find the Spanish TV speaking networks. Spend an hour or so everyday watching the news and a soap opera. You will pick up a little and more important it will train your ear to listen to the rhythm. When in the car by yourself listen to an English speaking talk show. Try to emotionally respond in Spanish. Have fun with it. Your vocabulary limits will become apparent. Warning, the Tele Novellas are addictive.I've done a couple of Caminos but I speak only enough Spanish to ask for sandwiches and coffee. I'm planning another Camino and would like to learn some. I'm an English monoglot.
What I'd like to learn:
Numbers
Basic greetings
Calling an albergue and making a reservation (most important)
Shop conversation: How much is that? Can I look at that?
Bar / restaurant type conversations. Vocabulary for food. Asking for water.
How I'd like to learn:
Probably some Zoom calls.
Some homework to do.
I'm pretty bad at languages and not a great self-learner either. I would like someone who not only can speak Spanish and English but knows how to teach to some degree. Probably has a little course worked out in advance, some homework materials, a plan, etc.
I don't really know how much this sort of thing costs but anything reasonable is fine.
I love Duolingo! I learned enough to have slow chats with farmers and Spanish pilgrims which were highlights for me last fall. Now that we are planning to walk the Podiensis from Le Puy in France in May, I switched to learning French on Duolingo. Excellent!I have been using DUOLINGO. It is excellent and you can go as far with it as you wish - https://www.duolingo.com/
go to babble.com and sign up. you can study while walking!I've done a couple of Caminos but I speak only enough Spanish to ask for sandwiches and coffee. I'm planning another Camino and would like to learn some. I'm an English monoglot.
What I'd like to learn:
Numbers
Basic greetings
Calling an albergue and making a reservation (most important)
Shop conversation: How much is that? Can I look at that?
Bar / restaurant type conversations. Vocabulary for food. Asking for water.
How I'd like to learn:
Probably some Zoom calls.
Some homework to do.
I'm pretty bad at languages and not a great self-learner either. I would like someone who not only can speak Spanish and English but knows how to teach to some degree. Probably has a little course worked out in advance, some homework materials, a plan, etc.
I don't really know how much this sort of thing costs but anything reasonable is fine.
go to babble.com and sign up. you can study while walking!
Thanks for pointing out the teacher’s native language. Having grown up being exposed to Mexican Spanish I found the transition a bit challenging here in Spain. Also there are native ways to say things that justa aren’t used elsewhere.I signed up for them, but I've been focused on the Castellano speakers.
I learned ‘Hablas mas despacio por favor’ when I was a young lad and it’s really been useful throughout the years.I have found that it's one thing to be able to say words and phrases in another language, and quite another to be able to understand what the native speaker says, especially with so many regional variances! A very useful phrase for me in any foreign language is: "please speak slowly". It's worthwhile to try to have some conversational practice to improve comprehension before you head off, too, if you can find a willing and able partner.
I am using Duolingo now. I am on day 207. I have learned a lot with Duolingo and it helped me on my Camino September 2022. I agree that Duolingo has an extremely liberal world view and it focuses on Mexican/S. American Spanish dialects. But for the price and ease of use, it has been a good tool for me as a novice Spanish learner. It was very helpful for reading Spanish. I am too green for good conversation. But I could order food and get assistance when needed.Hi. Some replies suggest Duolingo. Even though I like their approach in many ways, it is fair to point out some issues you may find less helpful as a pilgrim. 1) Duolingo teaches S. American Spanish. That differs from "Spanish Spanish".
2) Duolingo has a clear mission to promote a liberal worldview. You'll e.g., read about two girls going on a "honeymoon", but after a couple of years studying with them, I have hardly seen anything about religions. Ignoring the role of the church in Spain is not he
Yes, I found Duolingo io be really quite good.I'm a retired Spanish teacher. I highly recommend Duolingo.
This old Spanish teacher just wanted to jump in and say yasssss to CI and also to your name! If I weren’t the GRINGAZOLANA already, I would be CHINGONA!Highly recommend this one!!!! Based on Comprehensible Input. Which is how we naturally learn - no explicit grammar teaching!!
Might suggest trying Busuu. It also has a free version and is similiarly priced for premium. I find the lessons better, less gamification and its spanish with a accent of spain not latin american accent like duolingo*.Not quite an answer to your specific question but I found the App, Duolingo very very good. It’s free as well and you can do it wherever and whenever it suits you. No Teacher to try and fit your day around. However, to unlock better features, which I did after several months, you can subscribe. It cost me £60 for a year which one can’t really overly complain about. I’m still using and paying for it, three years after starting it and completing the Camino Frances with my Wife last year. I was so impressed with how I conducted everything in Spanish. Buen Camino.
I’m chingona! Hi!!This old Spanish teacher just wanted to jump in and say yasssss to CI and also to your name! If I weren’t the GRINGAZOLANA already, I would be CHINGONA!
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