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What to Look for in a Spanish-Speaking Partner

Date Published: 25th September 2007
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There are many different ways to learn Spanish. One of the most popular and fun ways to learn Spanish is to use a friend who speaks both Spanish and English. A Spanish speaking friend can really help you to rapidly progress through the challenges you may face.

There are many important qualities that need be looked for when seeking out a partner to help you learn Spanish. These are patience, skill, and availability. Without these qualities, your partner may not be the best. There are many reasons why these qualities are important.

Patience is important because a patient Spanish-speaking partner will help you learn Spanish peacefully so to speak. A patient partner will not mind if you stumble over your words as you learn Spanish. If you take a little more time than normal to get the language down, a patient partner will let you have all of the time that you need to learn Spanish. They will not pressure you or make you feel bad when you are facing some difficulties.


Another quality, skill is essential for your partner to have because without it, you may feel that you are not properly learning the language. Your Spanish speaking partner should be skilled in writing the language, speaking it formally, and speaking the language conversationally. As an added bonus, you may want to consider getting a partner who has teaching skills. Such a person may be more likely to have the qualities patience and skill, and such a person may already be practiced in using these skills with other people. You may also want to consider getting a partner who is practiced in counseling or maybe has some kind of experience in caring for other people. Such a person may make the experience of learning Spanish fun as well as nurturing.


Lastly, a key attribute of the partner you find that will help you learn Spanish is availability. Availability starts with you. First you have to make yourself available to learn Spanish well. Making yourself available might require you to take time off from work or school. You may have to take a break from some of your hobbies to learn Spanish. Finally, when your schedule makes you available to learn Spanish well, you must choose a partner is who is either just as available as or more available than you are. They must be willing to make some of the same sacrifices you are making in order to help you learn Spanish. If you find someone who is open to making changes in their schedule for your benefit, you may have found yourself a good Spanish-speaking partner.

However, before you decide to commit yourself to a relationship with a person who should help you learn Spanish; remember that you must look at the bigger picture. Neither of these qualities is more important than the other. Only all three of them will create the ideal partner. Before long you will really enjoy learning Spanish because not only will you be able to practice conversing with another person, but you will also be able to get constant feed back on your progress.

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