Scary and Tame Words

Happy New Year!

It is a brand new year to learn the language you are pursuing. This blog focuses on Spanish, and so welcome, if that is your aim.

This year, keep a list of words in Spanish that you consider too scary to tackle. Write down why and when you noticed that you were having a problem with the words. Also, note which ones are easier to master. You may find just as many words that appeal to you and the tongue if you take a look at the words.

Later on, this process will help you to keep going. Don't stop when you encounter a scary or difficult word. Jot it down and keep going. Writing them down lets you know tangibly you are dealing with the word, and that you know what you will have to do when the time comes to adding it to your vocabulary.

You may recognize patterns such as word endings or masculine or feminine sounds that make you falter or stumble. Dealing with them is just the thing you need to do. Perhaps, you will discover you are confusing the word or words for something in English or in another language, or you are having a problem remembering the meaning of a particular word.

Just jot them down and look at them periodically. Some of them may become more familiar in the process, and you will discover you took the right steps to remedy the problem.

Enjoy the New Year! Don't allow any words or phrases to get the best of you.