Using Patterns to Become Fluent in Spanish

Publicado 2023-09-12

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  • @noyou113
    My biggest game changer in Spanish was my listening comprehension. When I would lay down to go to sleep every night, I would turn on some Spanish asmr and after about a month I could distinguish between every word, even if I didn’t know what they were saying.
  • @BumblBeez
    Not even gonna lie, you changed the game with this one. Thank you for this.
  • @supersyaz2871
    Wow. This video is like a key to opening up my confused brain. I learned so many things from this one video.
  • @claysoggyfries
    The book called “Magdrigals Magic Guide to Spanish” goes over this and you instantly realize how similar a lot of words in Spanish and English. It covers what he’s talking about and is very helpful just like this video. I’m still reading the book and I highly recommend it Edit: I’d recommend it if you are new to Spanish (A1-A2). If you’re an intermediate Spanish speaker, then I wouldn’t recommend it for you
  • @GoodEnoughSpanish
    Great tips! Patterns are definitely a great way to speed up the learning process. It may take some getting use to, but with consistent practice it becomes a natural part of you.
  • @FunnyCatLuna
    By 0330 at night I coincidentally came across your video. As an upper intermediate in English and an intermediate in French, believe me before 10 mins I would just say "Hablo un poco de espanol" but after the patterns shown in this video, now I say I have begun to speak Spanish tonight. In one hand thanks God I met you tonight, on the other hand my regrets for not having started to learn spanish before, because I already had hundreds of vocabulary in english&french that are quite similar to the ones in spanish. And thanks to you now I have the formula to speak it in a better way hopefully. Thanks a lot. Merci mille fois. Gracias mil veces.
  • @MadMethod-qs1en
    Something that isn't often pointed out by tutors of other languages, is that modern English bears far less resemblance to its archaic methods of phrasing than romance languages. For example, in this video, Paul used "En lugar de" to translate "Instead of". In times past, Instead was two words: "In" and "Stead". Today, we've condensed it into one word that is parsed in our head in a slightly abstracted way, and only in very formal or intentionally archaic writing do we separate these words anymore (much like the word "anymore"). Virtually no one casually says things like "In another's stead" these days, but languages like Spanish do. It can help a lot to listen to 'ye olde timey' English to wrap your head around how people phrase things in other languages related to English.
  • @wintin9055
    Best way to learn Spanish by far. Better than all the books and apps and other YouTube resources I’ve been using. Writing a book would make you millions!
  • @egl9sun
    This makes 100% sense to me. I was a failed French student, but once I lived in France, it became all about learning quick and easy phrases, using building block language techniques, until I started composing sentences with set phrases instead of just words. I was looking to do the exact same thing now with Spanish and I believe I have found my home.
  • @MycroDaug
    “En lugar de” reminds me a lot of words like “además” “sin embargo” and “aunque”. Is there a way you can teach how to use those words?
  • @swimsterx
    I took three years of Spanish in high school. My teacher fled Cuba during the revolution so she was a native speaker. I’ve learned so much more Spanish and understand the principles much better just from watching your channel than I ever did in high school. And…I really did want to learn Spanish way back then. Have you ever thought of writing a book yourself? It’s very difficult for people like me who are trying to jump to the intermediate level. I just wasted $21 on an audiobook that is supposed to bridge that gap, but it falls way short. I would buy your book! You’re a great teacher! Also, while studying Spanish in high school, “the subjunctive” was never mentioned once! Thank you for making these videos. I appreciate them very much!
  • @CartoonFranks
    Definitely one of the absolute best spanish teaching concepts that i have ever seen....the pattern concepts in your lessons are amazing.
  • @jondoe9581
    Just discovered this channel, what I find challenging in Spanish is two fold. First the high context, second the many different dialects. Also living in the US it has beneficial to be bi lingual. Even up in New England. Well done with this video, it helped.
  • @alandasettt
    I am learn english ...yo are a very good teacher = Estoy estudiando ingles...usted es un muy buen profesor y tiene una exelente pronunciacion...My frist lenguage is spanish...
  • A million "thank yous!" I usually struggle with SPN help vids. I was prepared to once again be lost & disappointed in my inability to understand the concepts. Your method resonates & I appreciate how you teach. Subbing & binge watching. Thanks again.
  • @yvonnehewins3059
    I have been trying to learn Spanish since moving here five years ago. I have found it almost impossible to learn anything other than basic greetings and ordering in restaurants. At last I think I will learn how to have a conversation. That would be so liberating. Thank you.
  • En lugar de confirmar la información, quiero ir a la playa! I just want to say thank you very much for these videos and they are greatly appreciated by all. I am an intermediate beginner and the way you break down your concepts are very helpful. This allows me to take words I am familiar with and understand how they really work when group together. Muchas gracias Qroo Paul!!