The best way to learn Spanish is no secret. The CIA uses the best methods and that's why their agents learn so well. That is not always possible for every student, though. However, there are ways to learn Spanish without access to bilingual or Spanish speaking tutors.

The most important thing to remember is that you can only learn Spanish if you can hear it as well as see it. What is more, you need to hear it from someone who speaks it well. Although you may not have personal contact with someone who speaks Spanish, it is always possible to get multimedia lessons that incorporate pronunciations by Spanish speakers.

First, you must experience some representation of the word or phrase that you can understand. That can be a picture, a sound, or written English. As you become aware of the meaning of this bit of language, you can best learn Spanish by hearing it spoken. The Spanish version of this same phrase or word should be synchronized with the representation so that an association is formed in your mind.

The voice that is speaking the Spanish language on the mp3s, CDs, or DVDs should be clear and understandable. You will learn best if you hear every sound in the words, along with accents and inflections. It is important to know when to raise the pitch of the voice and to know the rhythm of the speech. Just listening to the voice on the Spanish program media should give you all the information you need.

If you cannot understand the Spanish speaker used for the language program you have bought, ask for a refund or an alternate program. Express your difficulty with hearing the speech sounds accurately. Keep trying until you find a program that works for you.

One advantage of knowing a Spanish speaking person is that you can get frequent practice. If you do not know such a person, overcome your disadvantage by listening to your audio media and practicing as often as possible. Also, even if you do not know someone who already speaks Spanish, you can gain valuable experience by practicing with a fellow student of the language. Always check back with the audio instruction to make sure you best learn Spanish pronunciation.

You can become fluent in Spanish even without the help of a local person who speaks Spanish. As long as you have access to audio recordings of someone who speaks the language fluently, you can do it yourself. The best way to learn Spanish is to simply take advantage of programs that include clear audio of Spanish speaking people.