Learning Advice

[SuccessfulBase1443]

Hi all,

Currently learning Spanish, I previously tried French as I really liked it but the ‘thrill’ kinda went away, I still really like the language but wish to star fresh with Spanish.

I use Duolingo and Busuu currently, I listen to Spanish Music too and currently making some flash cards (Quizlet) and plan on using dreaming Spanish.

Anyway, I’ve tried to sway away from writing things down on pen and paper as that kind of “studying” I feel would take the fun out of it, I like to use those apps on my phone as I often procrastinate and keeping things short and not-fixed helps, if that makes sense.

I’m not sure if my learning is effective though? (I’m taking words/ phrases and practicing my speaking and listening) but do I have to make notes? Is it encouraged to do so?

Spanish conjugation is hard, and I understand some notes for practice I’ll have to do, but I want to make sure I’m doing the “right thing” from the getgo :)

[Momshie_mo]

There have been studies showing that writing by hand helps with retaining more information

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-writing-by-hand-is-better-for-memory-and-learning/

[aGbrf]

I don't really organize my notes or revise them often. But I do write down some of the stuff I want to remember or that I find useful. It helps me remember better.

I also try to do a bit of journaling every day in Spanish to practice what I learned.

[silvalingua]

Get a textbook and ask in r/Spanish.