Find Spanish lessons near me in Birmingham

What are the benefits of learning Spanish?

It’s more and more common these days for people to speak more than one language learning a second language is compulsory up to a certain point in the UK education system. This changing linguistic landscape brings with it a few questions… Which language should I learn? What’s the point of learning another language? How should I go about it?

All of these are valid questions which we’ll try our best to answer comprehensively.

To start with, why Spanish? There are plenty of different languages out there, so why should you learn Spanish instead of one of the other options? To understand this, we need to understand why we learn languages in the first place.

The goal of learning languages is to increase our understanding of the world around us and give us access to more flexibility in communication and therefore, access to more opportunities and positive experiences.

With these goals in mind, it becomes clear why Spanish is one of the more obvious choices. Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, which means that learning the language will allow you to communicate with vastly more people than some of the less commonly spoken languages you could choose.

From this choice comes plentiful opportunities to experience new media, make new friends, travel, have new experiences and possibly even find work or move abroad!

Did you know that Birmingham actually has a lively Spanish community including native Spanish speakers, encompassing everything from art and culture to music and cuisine? Even if you don’t take your new Spanish skills abroad, you’ll still be able to make good use of them at home!

Is Spanish Difficult to Learn?

One common barrier that often intimidates new learners away from language learning is the difficulty of going from beginner to fluency. It would be remiss to say that learning Spanish is a walk in the park, but you might be surprised to find out that not only is Spanish one of the easier languages to learn, doing so can also be a fun and rewarding experience.

One of the reasons Spanish is considered one of the easier languages to learn, especially for English speakers, is that it is one of the Romance languages, meaning it historically stemmed from Latin to become the Spanish we know today.

What this means is that instead of learning the language completely from scratch, it’s possible to find connections and commonalities between the language which gives us access to hundreds of words of vocabulary by learning a few simple rules!

Once you have access to enough vocabulary to be conversational, it’s as simple as learning the grammatical nuances and sparse irregularities and before you know it, you’ll be able to communicate with a global community of hundreds of millions of speakers.

How Can I Learn Spanish?

If you’re sold on learning Spanish, that's great! But how should you actually go about doing it? The answer depends on how much time, money and patience you have, but let's quickly break down a few of the popular methods to figure out which is the best for you.

Apps and Online Videos:

More popular than ever among language learners is the use of mobile applications to sneak in some quick practice and pick up on new vocabulary. This method is the most cheap and convenient of the bunch, giving you access to your learning on the go and oftentimes for free!

The drawback to this method is that learning isn’t personalised and you lack authentic corrective feedback and organic communication in your new language, which are a vital part of the process.

We recommend apps and online videos as a supplement to one of the other methods of learning.

Courses (A Level and University):

A very popular and effective way of learning a language is to take a course. This avenue gives you access to one key advantage, which is like-minded people in the form of other students whom you can use to practise your conversation skills.

Taking a course also gives you access to a teacher and professional feedback which is key to correcting those pesky mistakes which we all make when we try to learn something new!

The only drawback of this method is that it is probably the most intensive in terms of time and money required, which means that you need to be sure that this is the right choice for you.

Private Lessons (Tuition):

Finally, there is private tuition. Getting a Spanish tutor is a great way to have a nice balance of all the benefits. One-on-one lessons are generally less expensive than an entire course and since you’re the only beneficiary of your lessons, the scheduling and arrangements are entirely up to you.

You’ll be able to have an even more personalised experience including feedback and lessons delivered in a style that suits you. It’s really a win-win.

Finding Spanish Tutors in Birmingham

If you decide to use private tuition, you might be wondering how to find the best possible teacher. Don’t worry, Superprof has you covered.

Superprof takes your consensual locational data and shows you the best-rated Spanish tutors Birmingham has to offer, based on your area.

You can sort through tutors with years of experience teaching and if having a native Spanish tutor is a priority, you can find that too.

Afterwards, Superprof allows you to chat with your chosen tutor to arrange your first lesson, which is usually free of charge.

You’ve got nothing to lose, so why not try it out?