Day 34 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Watch the video!

“High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.”- Charles Kettering, Inventor

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 34
Communication Section 6, Unit 2 and Part of Unit 3

Unit 2: Review Games
Pronunciation Classroom
Unit 3: Virtual Instructor
Listen and Repeat

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Congratulations for making it to Day 34! Today’s quote is about setting a high expectation for ourselves. Aim high, shoot high and work hard to reach and accomplish your goals. You can do it!

Today I will guide you through more of the Communication section. You will be focusing on the rest of unit 2 and the beginning of unit 3. Today’s tip gives you a little learning theory and helps you understand how learning words in the context of sentences helps you learn faster and retain longer.

These videos are being posted here on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I post them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Give yourself a chance to experience a result.

Day 33 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Watch the video!

“You may never know what results come of your action, but if you do nothing there will be no result.” -Mahatma Gandhi

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 33
Communication Section 6, Unit 2

Listen and Repeat
Virtual Instructor
Memory Machine
Listen and Don’t Repeat

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Congratulations for making it to Day 33! I think today’s quote is obvious, but sometimes it’s good to be reminded of the obvious. There are some results that you know will come from learning Spanish, and there are some that you don’t know. You don’t know who you might meet, what experiences you might have and what you might do as a result of learning Spanish.

Today Dave guides you through more of the Communication section. You will be working on Unit 2. Dave also invites you to watch some Spanish television. This is a great opportunity to tune your ear to the Spanish language. I get a considerable amount of emails from people who have questions and are trying to directly translate everything from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. I remind them that it’s best to avoid direct translation, especially when dealing with complete sentences and phrases. When you are watching Spanish TV, avoid translating and try to get the gist of what’s being said.

These videos are being posted here on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I post them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Give yourself a chance to experience a result.

Day 32 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Watch the video!

“If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse.” -Anonymous

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 32
Communication Section 6, Unit 1:

Review Game
Pronunciation Classroom

Unit 2
Virtual Instructor

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Congratulations for making it to Day 32 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Because you have made it this far, I am going to assume that learning Spanish is important to you. Once something becomes important to you, excuses are no longer relevant. You should be proud of what you’ve done so far.

In today’s video, Dave challenges you to practice speaking with a native Spanish speaker. It doesn’t matter if that happens via video chat on the internet, at a restaurant, or at the supermarket. This is a fun way for you to challenge yourself and truly see how you’re doing so far. Let me know how it goes for you.

These videos are being posted on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I post them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

An excuse doesn’t really get you anywhere.

Day 31 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Watch the video!

“What I do today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it.” -Anonymous

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 31
Communication Section 6, Unit 1

Virtual Instructor
Listen and Repeat
Memory Machine
Listen and Don’t Repeat

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Congratulations for making it to Day 31! I really like today’s quote, which is obvious because I wouldn’t post it if I didn’t like it. I hope that your goals are important to you. If you do today what’s most important to you, then you should be able to rest easily tonight. There is a sense of accomplishment and comfort that comes from knowing you did your best.

Today Dave will guide you through the beginning of the Communication section. You will be learning more Spanish sentences. The focus is obviously on communication, and we want you to be a smooth communicator. You should be conversing in complete sentences instead of sputtering out sentence fragments. Dave also invites you to find Spanish newspapers, whether it be on the internet or a physical newspaper. Although you will not understand all the words you will read, it is a good practice for you to familiarize yourself with the Spanish language. I encourage you to read aloud if possible so that you can work on pronunciation and comprehension at the same time.

These videos are being posted here on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I post them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

What is important to you?

Day 30 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Watch the video!

“It is good to not only hope to be successful, but to expect it and accept it.” -Maya Angelou

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 30
Review Day

Review Sections 1-5

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Congratulations for making it to Day 30! Today is a day of review for you. Review anything in sections 1-5 which you think needs more work. Repetition is so very important in learning Spanish. Be sure to read today’s quote of the day and have a mind full of success.

On this review day, Dave also takes a moment to show you how you can edit your avatar. He also takes you through the Visual Link Travel Agency on the Visual Link Spanish Level 1 course. You can learn about different countries and things you’d do in those countries. You’ll go through a travel guide with audio in both English and Spanish.

These videos are being posted here on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I post them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Success begins in your mind.

Day 29 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Watch the video!

“You’ll never know how high you can soar if you don’t leave the nest.” -Anonymous

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 29
Comprehending Native Speakers Section 5, Additional Practice

Click N Hear
Vocab Review
Capital Defense

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Congratulations for making it to Day 29! Doesn’t it feel great to be working hard on your goal to learn Spanish? How are you doing so far? With regard to today’s quote, you should be proud of yourself for leaving the nest and soaring. It’s easy to set a goal, but you haven taken the next steps by working hard everyday. You are soaring higher and higher each day.

Today Dave will guide you through the final unit of the Comprehending Native Speakers section. This is the Additional Practice Unit. This is additional review of what you have learned so far in this section. Review is very important so that all the new vocabulary remains in your human brain. Dave also reminds you of the importance of proper Spanish pronunciation. I personally know many people who never learned proper Spanish pronunciation. They believe that since they know the vocabulary that native speakers will be able to understand what they are saying. In most cases, that is not true. It can’t be tough for them to decipher what you are saying through your thick accent and improper pronunciation.

These videos are being posted here on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I post them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Believe that you can fly, then leave the nest.

Day 28 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Watch the video!

“I am not my challenges. I am not my illness. I am stronger than my mind. I am stronger than my pain.” -Anonymous

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 28
Comprehending Native Speakers Section 5, Unit 2 Review/Quiz

Tune Your Ear
Quiz

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Congratulations for making it to Day 28! I hope that today’s quote will help you overcome any desire to give up on your goal to learn Spanish or any other goal that you are working on. Everybody can use some motivation. You are stronger than the barriers keeping you from achieving your goals.

Today Dave will guide you through Unit 2 of the Comprehending Native Speakers section. You will be tuning your ear to native Spanish speakers and you will also be quizzed on what you’ve learned so far in this section. Comprehension of native speakers takes some getting used to. At the beginning, it will seem like they are speaking very fast. However, as your ears and mind are tuned in to the Spanish language more and more, it will seem like their speech gets slower and slower. Work hard and be patient with it.

These videos are being posted here on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I post them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

May your mind be stronger than any hurdles keeping you from achieving your goals.

Day 27 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Watch the video!

“Do the uncomfortable and it will widen your circle of comfort.” -Julien Smith

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 27
Comprehending Native Speakers Section 5, Unit 1

Listen and Don’t Repeat
Review Games
Pronunciation Classroom

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Congratulations for making it to Day 27. It may not be comfortable or easy for you to learn Spanish. As the quote says, though, ‘it will widen your circle of comfort’.

Today Dave will guide you through the rest of Unit 1 of the Understanding Native Speakers section of the Visual Link Spanish Level 1 course. He reminds you of the importance of repeating aloud when doing the Spanish lessons, except when doing the ‘Listen and Don’t Repeat’ lessons. You will also learn the ‘j’ pronunciation in Spanish. Best of luck to you, my friend.

These videos are being posted here on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I post them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Widen your circle of comfort.

Day 26 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Watch the video!

“Use what talents you possess. The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” -Henry Van Dyke

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 26
Comprehending Native Speakers Section 5, Unit 1

Virtual Instructor
Virtual Instructor
Listen and Repeat
Memory Machine

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Congratulations for making it to Day 26. You are developing a great skill and talent in learning Spanish as a new language. Even though you are still new to the Spanish language, don’t let that keep you from using your new talent. Today’s quote is very applicable to learning and speaking Spanish. Don’t be afraid to sing although you may not be the best at the current moment.

Today Dave guides you through the beginning of the Comprehending Native Speakers section. You will learn very helpful tips and Spanish phrases to help you understand the quick-talking native speakers. Dave also invites you to follow Visual Link Spanish on Twitter in order to stay updated with blog posts, learning tips and more.

These videos are being posted here on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I post them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Don’t be afraid to sing your new song.

Day 25 of the Learn Spanish Challenge! Watch the video!

“Anyone who takes himself too seriously always runs the risk of looking ridiculous; anyone who can consistently laugh at himself does not.” -Vaclav Havel

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 25
Grammar Section 4, Additional Practice

Capital Defense

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Congratulations for making it to Day 25. Today’s quote is very applicable to learning Spanish. You are going to make mistakes when you speak to others in the Spanish language. Rather than take yourself too seriously and beat yourself up, you might as well laugh at your mistakes. Laugh at them, learn from them and move on.

Today Dave shows you the point and reward system in the Visual Link Spanish Level 1 course. This is designed to help you monitor your progress and stay motivated. Today will be a fun and motivating day because your only assignment is to play Capital Defense. Enjoy this day!

These videos are being posted here on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I post them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Laugh at your mistakes, learn from them and move on.