A transference error is a certain type of mistake, common to foreign language learners, which can be particularly difficult to stop making. The hardest part is becoming aware of the error; once you’ve done that, it’s just a matter of figuring out the correction and practicing your way to perfection.
Practice is the key to improving your Spanish, and just 15 minutes a day on some kind of Spanish activity can make a huge difference. Check out these ideas and draw up your own schedule.
“Practice makes perfect.” These simple words, so ubiquitous and readily accepted that you’ve probably never given them much thought, only tell part of the story. Yes, practice is vital, but there’s more to it than that. It’s not just practice you need, but rather deliberate practice.
Frequently asked questions about Spanish and Lawless Spanish.
Need a refresher on grammar basics like parts of speech and the various verb elements? Check out my Spanish grammar glossary for short explanations of all the essential Spanish grammar terms, from adjectives to written accents.
Learn Spanish by following the adventures of Doctor Ana Borbollón as she is forced to choose between her career in Buenos Aires and her family’s hotel in Madrid. The humorous videos and comics are suitable for post-beginners aged 15 and up, and include a variety of accents as well as slang.
The Spanish lessons and comprehension exercises Lawless Spanish are ranked according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which describes six levels of language proficiency.
There are two myths that lead to a majority of students abandoning their language-learning aspirations: the idea that learning a language is hard and the division of people into “good at language” and “not good at language.”
Studying Spanish online has many benefits, as well as some limitations. If you want to get serious about learning Spanish but can’t handle a rigid class schedule, private tutors are the way to go. LanguaTalk offers an easy-to-use search interface to help you find your ideal 1-on-1 Spanish tutor based on availability, reviews, and video introductions.
Categorized index to all Lawless Spanish lessons.