Post #3630325

2026-07-06 14:39 UTC

So, I've been wanting to learn a second language in an official way. I say official, because I can read and understand German but only because I used to work for a German-based company and my co-workers would always email me in German. I still struggle to speak it, though. I think I now want to learn Spanish, but in a more official way. I'm just not sure what the best "official" way is. Now that I'm almost 60 years old, I'm not sure I really want to take a college class on the subject. There must be another way, right? #spanish #language

Replies (4)

@ramsey@phpc.social 2026-07-06 15:03

@cmccullough@polymaths.social Check your local library. They sometimes have classes for languages and will train you for certain certification levels.

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@Bluegrass_Nomad@stranger.social 2026-07-06 15:03

@cmccullough@polymaths.social For Spanish specifically, I would recommend looking at private or semi-private virtual tutors from Colombia. Because of the wage disparity, they can be extremely affordable for foreignors, are a great source of income for Colombian college students while they are in school, and can accelerate/focus your learning based on what you specifically care about. The Colombian dialect, while not a monolith, is a great launchpad for understanding many other Spanish dialects!

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@smellsofbikes@mastodon.social 2026-07-06 14:42

@cmccullough@polymaths.social I've used online tutors and language apps. If you really stick to a language app it can help but it's not a good way. Tutors are great because they listen and respond intelligently but $$$.

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@thejessiekirk@ohai.social 2026-07-06 14:44

@cmccullough@polymaths.social You're never too old to go to college and hit the books.

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