Book private Spanish lessons in Toronto

Why should you learn Spanish? 

Have you always wanted to learn a language but didn’t know where to start? 

Did you know that there are over 400 million Spanish speakers world-wide? By learning a new language, this allows you to connect with Spanish speakers from all over the world. As a bonus, the ability to speak and communicate in another language can look great on your CV and is a critical skill sought after by employers. 

There are over 20 countries around the world where Spanish is the official language, so by learning Spanish this could open up opportunities to travel work and live around the world! If you are planning to travel to another country, then speaking spanish will not only make your trip easier, but will also allow you to build deeper connections with the people that you meet. 

Learning a new language is also an important way to boost your brain function by improving your memory, helping you make better decisions, and even to improve your skills in speaking and writing in English. Also, once you learn Spanish, then it can make learning any of the Romance languages a whole lot easier. For example, French, Italian, and Portuguese all have a similar structure and many similar words to Spanish. 

How can I learn Spanish in Toronto? 

As Spanish is such a popular language around the world, you will find hundreds of resources whatever your preferred learning style. For example, there are podcasts, audiobooks, youtube videos, and learning applications to help you get started. Once you are comfortable enough, it’s a great idea to join a language exchange to practice speaking with other Native speakers or students who are also learning Spanish.

There are a wealth of online resources such as Duolingo and Babbel, which can help you to learn everyday vocabulary as well as learn the basics of Grammar in no time. It’s recommended that when you are first learning a language, that you spend at least an hour a day learning and practicing grammar exercises. Additionally, a fun way to get familiar with a new language is to read the news, watch movies or books and listen to the radio in Spanish. This will help you to learn new vocabulary, pick up common expressions, as well as improve your pronunciation. 

If you are really dedicated, you may even decide to travel to a Spanish-speaking country, or do a study exchange. This will allow you to be fully immersed in the language and culture and could really accelerate your pace of learning Spanish. 

There are a number of language schools which over lessons for adults, Corporate lessons and children’s classes. Based upon your needs, you can take lessons at all levels, from absolute beginner to advanced lessons. Language schools often work with classes of about 15-20 students, with classes ranging anywhere from 60-90 minutes. Some language schools in the Toronto area include SpanishTO- Barlovento, the Spanish Centre, and the Hansa language centre. You can also opt to take classes with universities such as the University of Toronto, Ryerson University, or York University. 

Prices for classes will vary significantly depending on your level and the number of hours you are willing to commit. 

One of the most important things about learning a language is finding the right teacher that can help you learn everything from grammar and new vocabulary, to reading comprehension and pronunciation. You may choose to go to a language school, learn online with a language app, or even learn Spanish with a tutor. 

Learning Spanish with a Tutor

If attending Spanish schools or university classes are out of your budget, working with a private tutor is another great way to learn Spanish. On Superprof, you can find the perfect tutor suited to your needs that can offer you lessons online or in your local neighbourhood. You can go through a series of profiles of tutors, where you will find information about their expertise and experience, the price they charge per lesson, and whether they offer group or individual lessons, and lessons at home or online. 

You can even select Native speaker teachers to make sure that you are learning from a teacher with an authentic Spanish accent! Additionally, there are some important variations between Spanish spoken in Spain and in Latin American in terms of pronunciation and intonation. 

On Superprof, you are sure find the perfect tutor based on your level and skills you would like to develop. You can go through a list of tutors that offer online lessons or that teach in your local neighbourhood, in order to learn in a way that suits you best. Whether you are looking for a tutor to teach you the basics of grammar or more of a partner for a language exchange, then you are sure to find your match on Superprof. 

Before committing to lessons with a tutor, it’s important to consider the tutor’s experience, that they teach at the correct level suited to your needs, their teaching methodology and most importantly their commitment to share their knowledge and passion for their language. 

The Challenge of Learning Spanish

For English speakers, one of the biggest challenges in learning Spanish is the use of gender and gender agreements, as well as verb conjugations for each tense. Additionally, the pronunciation of certain sounds such as the rolled ‘r’ can be difficult for many anglophones. 

As the English and Spanish language both contain many words of Latin origin, this means that you’ll recognise as many as 3000 words in Spanish. For example, words ending in -tion end in -ción, such as “atención, publicación, liberación”. 

Spanish is considered one of the easier languages to learn. As it’s a phonetic language, this means that words are pronounced in the same way they are written. 

Learning a language can be challenging, but a wonderful and exciting new experience that can open up opportunities to explore new cultures and meet new people!

So what are you waiting for? Start learning today!