Vocabulary is an important cornerstone to learning a language: by some estimates, you’ll need to know about 3,000 words to be able to interact in day-to-day situations. Fortunately, flashcards and drills aren't the only way to learn vocabulary. One technique that can be both successful and fun is incidental learning, or what you might think of when you think of the term “context clues.” All you need to do for this method is read, watch, or listen to something in Spanish!
You probably already know that there are a lot of practical benefits to speaking more than one language: you can communicate with people from different backgrounds, earn more money, and travel more independently. In addition to these easy-to-see perks, though, science has found increasing evidence of the cognitive benefits of bilingualism.
Have you ever had to try to learn something that you had no interest in? For instance, was there a class in school that you dreaded, that had homework that bored you to tears? Chances are that you didn't look forward to this forced activity — it probably felt like a chore. If you've had this experience, you likely know just how important motivation can be to the learning process.
Vocabulary is an important cornerstone to learning a language: by some estimates, you’ll need to know about 3,000 words to be able to interact in day-to-day situations. Fortunately, flashcards and drills aren't the only way to learn vocabulary. One technique that can be both successful and fun is incidental learning, or what you might think of when you think of the term “context clues.” All you need to do for this method is read, watch, or listen to something in Spanish!
