Okay, so you have been exploring the language through visual and audio means. You may have looked at flash cards or practiced using them. How about writing the spanish you see or hear? At first, you might be afraid. What word is that? If you hear a word that you hear frequently, but you don't know what it is yet, try writing it and practice the spelling. Start sounding out each letter little by little until the word looks like the one that you are hearing. If you don't hear Spanish usually, try listening to a song again. You tube will do. There are plenty of singers such as Iglesias, Pausini, Chayanne,or others that sing in Spanish as a hobby instead of a profession. Try listening to the words. We suggest using a notebook and writing things out in Spanish as well. A simple conversation such as "How are you?" "I am fine, thanks." What about a notebook in which you record what level your Spanish is at present. Write sentences and phrases. Keep it dated and up to date. Later, take all the errors, mistakes or even correct words and phrases and use them as a supplement. Start to correct mistakes you note in time. For example, did you use "ser" instead of "estar" in a sentence? Write down why you didn't know it before, but now you do. Did you mix up shades of meaning? Did you use "excuse me" instead of "pardon me?" It varies from state to state, or from different terrains, what is more commonly used, that is. After, look at your notes as a resource and a supplement to your studies or readings. You can attempt the notebook method even if you are at beginning or basic levels. Use words first. Go to sentences later. Let us know if this method works for you. Remember, if you make a mistake in writing, that works for you! You will have ample workbook(s) to make corrections in time. Then you will notice improvements and level advancement as time goes by. Good luck this month! We will wait for any questions or comments as usual. Gracias! Happy learning of Spanish!