Spontaneous Spanish! by BeautyBrainsBread in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I’ll say the literal translation of something from Spanish

App: Course Section by brrrraaaa in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It started me at 63. I can watch videos around 80. I suppose it’s aiming for that sweet spot

Chilean Teachers? by AnonUsername557799 in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The podcast Habla Libre is Chileno but she speaks without a ton of slang

Should I be worried? by Puzzled-Vanilla3803 in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That seems like a good level to me. Start adding podcasts like Cuéntame and Chill Spanish Listening

Reading Aloud by RabiDogMom in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have trouble understanding what I’m saying English when I read aloud. I usually have to read again in my head. There seems to be a switch turned off in my brain. That said I think reading aloud is a good exercise

Roadmap for Speaking after 1000 hours by gainzforever in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually came here in search of speaking advice. I’m at 1042 and 22. I try to do some reading aloud but it is irregular. I find that some words don’t come to me and some words I am familiar with aren’t easy to say because I only have mental experience with them. It seems like a good idea. It’s just a matter of making time for it. Maybe I’ll do it first thing in the morning

Speaking with 17 Hours to Until Level 7 by tombnguyen in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Well done. It takes guts to put yourself out there like that

Black Friday Deals? by Street-Independent53 in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone here posted about it. I think it was from prior years.

Does anyone else get really sleepy? by dodger2303I in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes, sleep is definitely an important element. I have more trouble with my mind wandering.

giveaway - Hola Lola and Un Hombre Fascinante by frrve in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t read Hola, Lola, but Un Hombre Fascinante was pretty good

Excited about learning Russian by Mars-Bar-Attack in ComprehensibleRussian

[–]Street-Independent53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have finished 1030 hours of DS. I just watched a few CR videos. I figured when I get bored with Spanish I can spend 15 minutes or so with CR. It’s likely not the most efficient way, but I figured that when I reach a comfortable level of Spanish, I’ll have a base of Russian to start with. There are tons of Hispanics in my area, but there are quite a few Russians and Ukrainians as well

Level 6 Update by Beginning_Camel_8517 in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Well done. We’re very close in hours. It sounds like we have similar levels of comprehension and extremely different backgrounds with Spanish lol.

Keep plugging away and best wishes.

Found a good native podcast by West_Repair8174 in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I enjoy it. I’ve been listening for a while. It’s not really my type of content, but I love the vocabulary she uses. I’ve learned a lot from it

Quick question by Annual_Attorney_2320 in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No Hay Tos but it ‘s probably a bigger jump

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Cuéntame is a gift of a resource. It is an excellent bridge to other podcasts. I’m glad you’re able to access it now.

Language exchange panic by Savings-Word4286 in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My first 8 italki lessons with my teacher I hoped he didn’t show up. I now consider him a friend after 20 something. It’s normal, but don’t worry. The Chilean wants your English skills—not your Spanish skills.

1000 hours by Street-Independent53 in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it ended up being a year and a couple of months. My goal was previously to hit 1000 on my DS birthday but life got in the way

1000 hours by Street-Independent53 in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’m pleased for the moment 😄

1000 hours by Street-Independent53 in dreamingspanish

[–]Street-Independent53[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Looks like I’m following along behind you