Starting Spanish? These five habits will get you speaking sooner than you think.
1. Practice speaking out loud from day one, even alone.
2. Learn high-frequency words before rare ones.
3. Get comfortable with ser vs. estar early — it trips up beginners more than any verb tense.
4. Listen to native-speed audio early, not just slowed-down clips.
5. Make mistakes on purpose — it's faster than waiting until you're sure.