We live in a globalized world in which learning or understanding a foreign language is increasingly important, not only when it comes to looking for a job, but also for socializing, travelling and being an entrepreneur, among many other things. Even though learning a language might seem like a challenge for many people, with the development of technology and the internet, it’s easier than ever to access materials and practise listening and comprehension.
YouTube is one of the many platforms out there that entertains users with their content and gives access to educational videos, which in turn promotes self-learn online. At On-Español, we have been investigating the best channels available when it comes to learning Spanish, and we’ve created a list for you to take your pick and start working on your grammar, pronunciation and even conversation skills! We recommend you invest an hour a day to reap the benefits and soon you’ll see how your Spanish gets better and better. Here are some of the best YouTube channels to learn Spanish. Enjoy!
1- Learning Spanish like crazy: This YouTube channel presents lots of different everyday situations in Spanish to teach typical sentences associated with them. There’s usually a presenter who introduces the topic and then it is followed by written sentences that will make it easier for you to understand and practice what’s been said. The videos, however, are not very modern, so when you first access the channel it might seem like they aren’t dynamic enough. This is actually not the case! They are very clear and diverse, so don’t hesitate to give them a shot.
2- Spanishpod101: The videos you will find in this channel are very well-produced and dynamic. Another good thing is that searching for different topics is easy and they are constantly uploading new videos. This ensures that you will be able to keep a routine when it comes to your learning process. Some videos are focused on grammar, for example, “when to use por or para”, and others concentrate on a topic, such as, “how to plan a meeting”. You’ll get to choose the ones that are more appropriate for you according to your level and needs.
3- Web Spanish: If you are looking for videos that are funny, made by professional actors recreating situations, this is the YouTube channel for you. Even though sometimes it seems a bit exaggerated, they achieve the objective, which is pronouncing everything slowly and correctly so that you can follow from beginning to end. There are no translations whatsoever, so we would recommend this channel to students with a B2 onwards, but you will find subtitles in Spanish that will help you keep the pace.
4- Señor Jordan: Who said that learning a language had to be serious? With this teacher you will learn while laughing non-stop. He is a natural performer that guides you through basic Spanish topics using words and images that pop-up to help you understand. He is very creative and even teaches through songs or role plays to aid in better understanding. It’s definitely worth watching!
Do you know of any other YouTube channels to learn Spanish? Share them with us! The more the better, that way we can build a YouTube channel list for all tastes and needs. Feel free to post your suggestions below or share your experience with the ones we just mentioned.
