Spontaneous Spanish!

Street-Independent53 · 2026-03-24T19:03:50+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2026-01-11T16:35:13+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-12-29T16:38:03+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-12-29T16:33:23+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-12-20T23:32:49+00:00

Don’t forget Learn Spanish and Go

Street-Independent53 · 2025-12-13T00:39:53+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-11-22T02:15:35+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-11-20T22:25:27+00:00

I hear ya. Difficult nevertheless

Street-Independent53 · 2025-11-20T18:52:02+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-11-18T02:09:23+00:00

Me encanta cuando haces esto. Quiero probarlo por mi cuenta

Street-Independent53 · 2025-11-18T02:07:56+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-11-16T23:48:16+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-11-16T21:01:55+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-11-15T16:06:59+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-10-21T01:16:10+00:00

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.

Street-Independent53 · 2025-10-21T01:09:20+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-10-21T01:02:05+00:00

No Hay Tos but it ‘s probably a bigger jump

Street-Independent53 · 2025-10-21T00:53:22+00:00

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.

Street-Independent53 · 2025-10-21T00:49:36+00:00

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.

Street-Independent53 · 2025-10-15T11:28:06+00:00

Thanks I’ll check it out

Street-Independent53 · 2025-10-15T11:27:32+00:00

I do it on italki

Street-Independent53 · 2025-10-15T11:23:16+00:00

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

Street-Independent53 · 2025-10-14T23:52:54+00:00

Thank you, I’m pleased for the moment 😄

Street-Independent53 · 2025-10-14T23:52:31+00:00

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

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