Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Use Games to Teach Spanish to Any Age!

There is an old saying that says 'you can't teach an old dog a new trick,' but this saying isn't necessarily true. Anyone can learn something new no matter how old they are if you find the right motivation and use the right tools. Everyone loves to play games and you can capitalize on this to teach Spanish to any age.

Spanish is already one of the easiest languages to learn in the world and is the second most popular spoken. Use creativity, patience, and persistence to learn Spanish. There are many ways available to learn a new language both online and off. The best method is to make a game out of it. Young and old alike love to play games and these games can keep your mind active.

The most popular game involves flashcards. On one side is a Spanish word and on the other is the English word. Another game is a version of concentration. A grid appears on the screen and you have to pick two tiles and hope they match. Except in this version, one tile is the Spanish word and the other is the English word. Sometimes it is the Spanish word and a picture. You have to match them or you don't get credit for it. You can play against your friends or other online people for prizes and rewards.

Another game involves playing hangman but you have to guess the letters in Spanish. There are crossword puzzle games, Scrabble-like games, word searches, and many others that are Available for learning Spanish while making fun of. Some sites offer a Spanish word of the day. Although this is not a game, it's still a great way to learn new words in Spanish and in your vocabulary. Try to find a way to find the word of the day in your daily use, and will remain the longest word.

Some of these techniques or games like dumb enough for adults, but the harsh reality is that they work and work well. You canlearn almost anything if you make a game of it and Spanish is no different. Use the games with your children or even your co-workers because it is never too late to learn a new language. Everyone wants to have some fun and games can really help you to learn Spanish no matter how old you are!

No comments:

Post a Comment