Complete Spanish, Track 2 - Language Transfer, The Thinking Method

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Learn Spanish Vocabulary through English Words

1. Introduction to Spanish and English Relationship

   • English and Spanish are related languages with a significant amount of Latin vocabulary shared between them.
   • Latin words in English can easily be converted to Spanish due to the similarity between the two languages.

2. Identifying Latin Words in English

   • Latin words in English often end in "a."
   • For example, the word "normal" in English is pronounced as "normal" in Spanish.
   • Pay attention to the stress on vowels when pronouncing words in Spanish.

3. Perfecting Spanish Pronunciation

   • To achieve a perfect Spanish accent, pronounce all vowels exactly as they are written.
   • Unlike English, where vowels can have multiple sounds, Spanish vowels have consistent pronunciations.
   • Practice pronouncing words like "normal" and "metal" to improve your Spanish accent.

4. Forming Basic Sentences in Spanish

   • The word for "is" in Spanish is "es," which can also mean "he is," "she is," or "you are" (formal).
   • Practice forming sentences like "he is normal" (es normal) and "she is legal" (es legal) to apply your vocabulary knowledge.

5. Mastering Pronunciation Rules

   • Pay attention to the pronunciation of vowels in words like "legal" and "ideal" to avoid confusion.
   • Practice pronouncing words with consistent vowel sounds to improve your Spanish pronunciation.

6. Expanding Vocabulary

   • Learn new words by associating them with their English counterparts.
   • For example, "colonial" in English is pronounced as "colonial" in Spanish.
   • Use this method to expand your Spanish vocabulary effectively.

7. Guessing New Words

   • When encountering unfamiliar words in Spanish, try to relate them to known words.
   • For example, if you know "verbal" in English, you can guess that "verb" in Spanish would be similar.
   • Use patterns and endings like "-o," "-e," or "-a" to make educated guesses on new words.

8. Practice and Feedback

   • Practice pronouncing new words and sentences in Spanish to improve your language skills.
   • Seek feedback from native speakers or language resources to correct pronunciation and enhance learning.

By following these steps and practicing regularly, you can effectively learn Spanish vocabulary through English words and improve your language skills.