Author Topic: Wanting to learn Spanish (Read 25871 times)

CNS · « **on:** February 23, 2011, 12:15:07 PM »

Conversational. Don't need to know how to read and write(already know enough of the basics)

What is the best reasonable method?

Classes or something like the Rosetta Stone stuff?

Want something that works best. Would prefer software over classes, but also want results.

Thoughts?

CNS · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:16:32 PM »

Also, if software, would love if someone had a clean torrent.

TIA

OK_Cat · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:16:46 PM »

steve dave · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:17:19 PM »

I torrented the french version off of piratebay. They had all of them.

OK_Cat · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:18:02 PM »

chimichanga

stunted · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:23:31 PM »

Mexican GF

OK_Cat · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:23:44 PM »

chalupa

pissclams · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2011, 12:26:07 PM »

i took a conversational spanish class at umkc. the class met at the westport coffee shop. it was about 10 spanish fuckers speaking spanish. 20 mins or so after the class started, i pretended i had a cell phone call and excused myself and went outside to take my call. i then walked down the street to Kelly's and got drunk. never went back to that stupid ass class.

my vote would go to rosetta stone.

TheFormerKCCat · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:09:01 PM »

Best way = immerse yourself for an extended period of time in a Spanish-speaking place (e.g. the Rio Grande Valley, Costa Rica, or someplace tropical or exotic)

Easiest way = combo of software and classes. I've heard o.k. things about Rosetta Stone, but can't verify personally. Sometimes nonprofit organizations offer classes for conversational Spanish, you could also volunteer at one that works with many Spanish-speakers.

¡Buena suerte!

CNS · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:17:02 PM »

Yeah, basically everything outside of classes or software is unreasonable. I have a job and family. Can't go hang out in TX for a while.

I will start with the Rosetta Stone, then eat lunch at the local MX restaurant a couple times a week until it sticks.

Brock Landers · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:46:43 PM »

Watch Univision all day long.

OK_Cat · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:48:28 PM »

gordita

CNS · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2011, 01:52:56 PM »

I was in QT this morning and the guy behind the counter(way whiter than me) was asking the guy in front of me if he wanted his receipt IN SPANISH!!!

Also asked him "credit or debit", then told him "use the keypad to enter your pin code". I assume the last two is what he said, as I don't speak spanish.

Made me think that if a guy at QT can learn it, I should be able to.

I understand why he is fluent. The QT was the one on Southwest Blvd and 31st in KC, but still....

sys · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:41:56 PM »

it's real easy. just listen hard to when other people are talking in spanish. then, when it's your turn to talk, copy how they said stuff instead of saying stuff in your normal english voice.

pike · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:47:33 PM »

Work in restaurants in high school and take classes in high school and college. Since it's too late for that, then IDK.

CNS · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2011, 02:51:01 PM »

Quote from: sys on February 23, 2011, 02:41:56 PM

it's real easy. just listen hard to when other people are talking in spanish. then, when it's your turn to talk, copy how they said stuff instead of saying stuff in your normal english voice.

Tried it.

People look really mad at me when I do this.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:02:05 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on February 23, 2011, 01:52:56 PM

I was in QT this morning and the guy behind the counter(way whiter than me) was asking the guy in front of me if he wanted his receipt IN SPANISH!!! Also asked him "credit or debit", then told him "use the keypad to enter your pin code". I assume the last two is what he said, as I don't speak spanish.

Made me think that if a guy at QT can learn it, I should be able to.

I understand why he is fluent. The QT was the one on Southwest Blvd and 31st in KC, but still....

i would not underestimate the IQ or work ethic of a QT employee. they are probably better than you in everyway imaginable.

CNS · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:05:48 PM »

Quote from: Rick Daris on February 23, 2011, 03:02:05 PM

Quote from: CNS Casey on February 23, 2011, 01:52:56 PM
I was in QT this morning and the guy behind the counter(way whiter than me) was asking the guy in front of me if he wanted his receipt IN SPANISH!!! Also asked him "credit or debit", then told him "use the keypad to enter your pin code". I assume the last two is what he said, as I don't speak spanish.

Made me think that if a guy at QT can learn it, I should be able to.

I understand why he is fluent. The QT was the one on Southwest Blvd and 31st in KC, but still....

i would not underestimate the IQ or work ethic of a QT employee. they are probably better than you in everyway imaginable.

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:23:56 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on February 23, 2011, 03:05:48 PM

Quote from: Rick Daris on February 23, 2011, 03:02:05 PM
Quote from: CNS Casey on February 23, 2011, 01:52:56 PM
I was in QT this morning and the guy behind the counter(way whiter than me) was asking the guy in front of me if he wanted his receipt IN SPANISH!!! Also asked him "credit or debit", then told him "use the keypad to enter your pin code". I assume the last two is what he said, as I don't speak spanish.

Made me think that if a guy at QT can learn it, I should be able to.

I understand why he is fluent. The QT was the one on Southwest Blvd and 31st in KC, but still....

i would not underestimate the IQ or work ethic of a QT employee. they are probably better than you in everyway imaginable.

you got me. everyway should've been two separate words. i make grammar mistakes a lot though so really not that funny imo.

Johnny Wichita · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:50:07 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on February 23, 2011, 03:05:48 PM

Quote from: Rick Daris on February 23, 2011, 03:02:05 PM
Quote from: CNS Casey on February 23, 2011, 01:52:56 PM
I was in QT this morning and the guy behind the counter(way whiter than me) was asking the guy in front of me if he wanted his receipt IN SPANISH!!! Also asked him "credit or debit", then told him "use the keypad to enter your pin code". I assume the last two is what he said, as I don't speak spanish.

Made me think that if a guy at QT can learn it, I should be able to.

I understand why he is fluent. The QT was the one on Southwest Blvd and 31st in KC, but still....

i would not underestimate the IQ or work ethic of a QT employee. they are probably better than you in everyway imaginable.

He's not joking.

CNS · « **Reply #20 on:** February 23, 2011, 03:55:35 PM »

I find it disturbing that you guys put gas station employees up on such a high pedestal.

Sad, really.

pike · « **Reply #21 on:** February 23, 2011, 04:10:46 PM »

QT employees are the best change counters in the nation

sys · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2011, 04:11:39 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on February 23, 2011, 02:51:01 PM

Quote from: sys on February 23, 2011, 02:41:56 PM
it's real easy. just listen hard to when other people are talking in spanish. then, when it's your turn to talk, copy how they said stuff instead of saying stuff in your normal english voice.

Tried it.

People look really mad at me when I do this.

yeah, they will at first. just ignore and work at getting a little better every day. by 2013 you'll be able to ask clients all sorts of questions about their preferred method of payment.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2011, 04:12:07 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on February 23, 2011, 03:55:35 PM

I find it disturbing that you guys put gas station employees up on such a high pedestal.

Sad, really.

Did you just call QT a gas station?!

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2011, 04:17:36 PM »

Quote from: CNS Casey on February 23, 2011, 03:55:35 PM

I find it disturbing that you guys put gas station employees up on such a high pedestal.

Sad, really.

so says the guy that got a degree in cns because he knew he couldn't cut ArchE. that's rich stuff right there. oh, my.