It has been said before and doubtless it will be said again - anyone can learn to speak Spanish - or any other language, for that matter. Granted, a language which has a unique alphabet or set of symbols such as Japanese, Hebrew or Korean may be somewhat more of a challenge, but with due diligence, you too can learn a language. The biggest barrier, really, is our own perception of our limitations. Try to think like the Little Engine That Could - I CAN learn a foreign language! I CAN learn a foreign language! And sure enough, it will become truth for you!

Someone asked how they could get to Carnegie Hall and the reply was: Practice! Practice! Practice! Well, when you decide to learn to speak Spanish, the same will apply to you: practice! Every single day, for at least 15 minutes, you should devote your entire attention to Spanish and nothing but Spanish, whether you listen to a language tape or just review vocabulary - just make sure it is in Spanish! Persistence in learning is really what will pay off for you in the end. Do not let yourself get discouraged - you can do it!

In order to learn to speak Spanish, you would do well to remember the four essential elements to learning any language:

1. You must read the language.
2. You must write the language.
3. You must listen to the language.
4. And finally, you must SPEAK the language!

When you decide to learn to speak Spanish, remember the rule about learning new habits: if you want to establish a new habit or way of doing things, you must stick to it for no less than 20 days, so do not give up if you get discouraged after just one week. After all, no child is born completely fluent in their own native tongue! Vary your study habits by utilizing all of the four essential elements: listen to Spanish language tapes, listen to music in Spanish, read Spanish (as much as you can!) and most certainly you should seize every possible opportunity to speak Spanish.

Try to speak Spanish with someone to whom it is a first language. In this way you will perfect your pronunciation and achieve a proper accent. So get started today - read Spanish, listen to Spanish, and practice, practice every day and soon you will be able to say Hablo Espanol - I speak Spanish!