Guides
Guides to learning Spanish
Clear, practical answers to the questions people actually ask about learning Spanish — how to start, how to go faster, what to say on a trip, and how long it really takes.
How to learn Spanish fast
A realistic plan to make fast progress — high-frequency words, speaking early, and the right tools.
Spanish phrases for travel
The ~50 phrases that get you through airports, hotels, restaurants and emergencies — with pronunciation.
Spanish for beginners
A simple ordered path from zero — sounds, first words, early grammar and your first conversation.
Best way to learn Spanish vocabulary
Why spaced-repetition flashcards beat word lists — and how to remember Spanish words for good.
Is Duolingo enough for Spanish?
What Duolingo is great at, the gap it leaves in real speaking, and the simple thing to add.
Restaurant Spanish phrases
The full script to order food, handle allergies and pay — with pronunciation and local tips.
How long to learn Spanish?
Honest timelines from travel basics to working fluency — and what speeds them up.
Spanish for the doctor & pharmacy
Describe symptoms, ask for medicine and get help abroad — the medical phrases worth knowing.