Helpful Spanish Phrases for Beginners

When I stumbled trying to speak English in the States,  I was desperate to find a new way. I knew it had to be possible...

But I was also TERRIFIED.

My failed attempts to communicate successfully to a number of people had left me totally demoralised (like the time when I was at a bank counter trying to explain that the cash machine had swallowed my bank card, and the lady at the window running out of patience and seeing that the queue behind me had started to build, looked over me and said “next”!) 😱

However, despite the negative experiences, here are some of the things I’ve come to find out and appreciate: 

• As a foreign speaker you’re always in a more vulnerable position. And that 's ok. Honestly, the best thing that you can do about it is to work on your mindset. And accept that it is only by getting out of your comfort zone that you get to grow, gain insights, get more enjoyment out of life and achieve what you want. Even if things are a bit uncomfortable at times.
• The power of “helpful phrases” - If only I had focused on these to start with!! I have seen how these have literally transformed a learner’s experience in front of a native. They are a must because they take some of the pressure off you, helping you relax and make the best use of what you know.
• And finally... That there is always something that you can do if things are not working for you. You don’t need to be stuck, there’s always a different path that you can take. 

I’ve led hundreds of Spanish learners, in my bespoke coaching programmes and other settings, and gone through the process myself in other languages. I know what matters and what doesn’t so you can accelerate the process. I also know that you can totally do this.

Plus you don’t have to do it alone.

There are plenty of people out there who don’t know all the ins and outs of Spanish, but can function pretty efficiently even at a basic level. They’ve simply decided to believe in themselves, have a can do attitude and make the necessary adjustments to make it work for them.

Today, I want to share with you a video from our beginners course, Connect, that I’m sure you’ll get a lot of value from. In this video we teach really powerful “helpful phrases” and insights that you can use straight away. 

Enjoy!

Cristina