Can I use the internet or CDROM programs to learn Spanish?
Yes! These programs are helpful in acquiring vocabulary and fundamental knowledge of the language. They are helpful in reinforcing what is learned in a class with live teaching and practice. These programs cannot replace live instruction. They are simulated based on patterns of speech, and cannot give you the freedom to be creative or spontaneous when responding, which is what actual situations require. It is also important to remember that often the levels of learning they promote are not an indicator of a native speaker. For example a CDROM program may tell you it has 5 levels. But the levels are including only numbers from 1-1000. The instructional designers at Spanish for Life believe LIVE IS BEST.
