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Here are some helpful hints to facilitate the process of learning Spanish. While you'll still need to have a good textbook, classroom instruction or online course, these steps can speed along the process of mastering the Spanish language.

Subtitles

Turn on Spanish language subtitles when watching English language movies. You can read along with the subtitles as you watch and learn the meanings of Spanish words as you enjoy some of your favorite films! This is a fun and easy way to pick up many Spanish words.

Kids' Books

You can pick up a lot of the basics of a new language by reading children's books. In fact, you can read more advanced material as well if you are already familiar with the book - try picking up Spanish translations of books you have read- when you know the book, you'll have an easy time learning the Spanish words and phrases.

TV

Watching TV shows in Spanish can help you to learn the language quickly. Telenovelas (similar to soap operas) are great for hearing Spanish spoken clearly and with good diction.

Comic Strips

Spanish language comic strips online and in newspapers make a great source, too. They expose you to idioms you might not see in a textbook, and they're relatively easy to understand.

3×5 Cards

You can use these cards to create your own flash cards. Carry some with you and when you find words or phrases you are unfamiliar with, write them down and learn the meanings later. You can then add these to your flash cards and have a great learning tool.

Remember High School?

A lot of us took some Spanish in high school or college or perhaps a related Romance language such as French or Italian. These provide you with a good basis to build on, since you'll have learned a bit about grammar and verb conjugation. If you know some Italian or French you will already have something of a handle on word order within sentences, but keep in mind that pronunciation will be significantly different.

Talk With Native Speakers

If you live in an area with a large Spanish speaking population (for instance, Texas, California, Florida or larger cities like Chicago and New York), you'll have an easy time meeting native speakers to practice your skills with. However, even if you don't have a lot of native speakers to converse with in your area, get in contact with a Spanish club or students from a Spanish class.

Practice Every Day

Practice makes perfect, but it's far more effective if you practice daily. The more often you work on your Spanish, the better chance you have of learning it quickly and easily. You don't have to get stuck in the same daily "learning" routine either - mix it up to keep it interesting!

By using these tips, you'll make learning to speak Spanish much quicker and more fun. You should also choose a self-study or classroom Spanish course which has a proven track record and uses a variety of teaching techniques. Many people give up on learning a new language due to burning out on a dull routine. However, there are fun and interactive methods now available which can have you speaking Spanish quickly.

Best of luck and if you have any questions let me know!