@BumblBeez
Not even gonna lie, you changed the game with this one. Thank you for this.
@stevolopez
I'm Hispanic. I was born in Texas but my dad was from Mexico. All my friends spoke nothing but English. My dad didn't permit English in our house so we didn't speak around him. I failed Spanish 1 in Junior High and Spanish 2 in High School. I left the border region for 10 years and spoke nothing but English. I couldn't speak it, but I understood basics. One day a friend from Nicaragua started taking me across the border and introducing me to Mexicans that spoke nothing but Spanish. I was embarrased, but this time, I was motivated to learn. So I did a total immersion, TV & movies in Spanish with English subtitles, reading in spanish and looking up words in the dictionary, etc. What helped me learn Spanish the FASTEST, and I learned it in 3 months, was singing in Spanish. I started liking Spanish rock & pop and so I printed out the words, bought Spanish music kareoke and started singing in Spanish. Next thing you know, I was having full conversations with my Mexican friends. They were in shock how fast I picked it up. So in shock that some of them knew English but were afraid to speak it in front of me because I was able to speak Spanish like a born and raised Mexican after 6 months... their slang and everything. That was another big one. I bought a book of Mexican slang. If you learn Mexican slang, oh man, you are accepted like their family. That's what took me to a level that will blow their minds. Even though I have an English accent, when i use their slang, they freak out. They don't know what to think of me, other than I become their best gringo or pocho (spanglish) friend they know.
@mikedenham5882
I think You were born to teach Spanish !
@JaimeCarrillo-uu9jy
I speak Spanish and I can approve that this is something genius.
@claysoggyfries
The book called “Magdrigals Magic Guide to Spanish” goes over this and you instantly realize how similar a lot of words in Spanish and English. It covers what he’s talking about and is very helpful just like this video. I’m still reading the book and I highly recommend it Edit: I’d recommend it if you are new to Spanish (A1-A2). If you’re an intermediate Spanish speaker, then I wouldn’t recommend it for you
@egl9sun
This makes 100% sense to me. I was a failed French student, but once I lived in France, it became all about learning quick and easy phrases, using building block language techniques, until I started composing sentences with set phrases instead of just words. I was looking to do the exact same thing now with Spanish and I believe I have found my home.
@MadMethod-qs1en
Something that isn't often pointed out by tutors of other languages, is that modern English bears far less resemblance to its archaic methods of phrasing than romance languages. For example, in this video, Paul used "En lugar de" to translate "Instead of". In times past, Instead was two words: "In" and "Stead". Today, we've condensed it into one word that is parsed in our head in a slightly abstracted way, and only in very formal or intentionally archaic writing do we separate these words anymore (much like the word "anymore"). Virtually no one casually says things like "In another's stead" these days, but languages like Spanish do. It can help a lot to listen to 'ye olde timey' English to wrap your head around how people phrase things in other languages related to English.
@wintin9055
Best way to learn Spanish by far. Better than all the books and apps and other YouTube resources I’ve been using. Writing a book would make you millions!
@swimsterx
I took three years of Spanish in high school. My teacher fled Cuba during the revolution so she was a native speaker. I’ve learned so much more Spanish and understand the principles much better just from watching your channel than I ever did in high school. And…I really did want to learn Spanish way back then. Have you ever thought of writing a book yourself? It’s very difficult for people like me who are trying to jump to the intermediate level. I just wasted $21 on an audiobook that is supposed to bridge that gap, but it falls way short. I would buy your book! You’re a great teacher! Also, while studying Spanish in high school, “the subjunctive” was never mentioned once! Thank you for making these videos. I appreciate them very much!
@CartoonFranks
Definitely one of the absolute best spanish teaching concepts that i have ever seen....the pattern concepts in your lessons are amazing.
@noyou113
My biggest game changer in Spanish was my listening comprehension. When I would lay down to go to sleep every night, I would turn on some Spanish asmr and after about a month I could distinguish between every word, even if I didn’t know what they were saying.
@jondoe9581
Just discovered this channel, what I find challenging in Spanish is two fold. First the high context, second the many different dialects. Also living in the US it has beneficial to be bi lingual. Even up in New England. Well done with this video, it helped.
@ericcsuf
I used to joke with my Mexican partner that Spanish was easy. All you have to do is add an -a or an -o to any English word. She was not amused. On a hike one day I pointed to a boulder. I asked her how to say rock in Spanish. She said "roca". And she never heard the end of that from me.
@Eric-k3y
Being half Mexican myself, and trying to become more fluent around my Spanish speaking coworkers, you did more in 15 min than the past month of trying to get help from then at work. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching and learning.
@brianjones1996
Still pathetic at Spanish after two years now. You're approach is refreshing and encouraging. I'm hopeful that I can now maybe get to intermediate before I leave this planet! Many thanks.
@JaimeCarrillo-uu9jy
It's so true, a substantial amount of vocabulary in Spanish has the same roots as in English and most of it are true cognates.
@ladykeiaj
You're a phenomenal teacher! I am new but I am here to stay!
@christiancrais
Dude, my mom is fluent in Spanish. It's my grandma's first language. I took three years of Spanish in highschool, and I have spent countless hours on Duolingo. Yet, I knew more as a kid than I do now. You just blew my mind with this and it is so much easier to think about. I was taught the verbs first, then conjugation, then a whole bunch of unrelated vocab words, and a bit of grammar (just hoping things will fall in place I suppose). This way of breaking it down makes so much more sense and reignited the spark for learning. Thank You!
@rebeccapurkey1235
I love that you teach the patterns. When I first started learning Spanish I noticed the patters and that was a game changer for me! I first noticed them in the verbs, then the tion words and ing words. Patterns for me were the key. You are amazing. I will be ordering that book when I get paid next. I am super excited about reading it! Thanks for what you do!
@QrooSpanish