Start small.
A greeting and one question are enough to begin. Try saying a new phrase out loud today.
Open the phrase guide →Free learning resources
A little Spanish.
A little more every day.
Start a conversation, try an activity, and build a habit. These simple resources are here to help you bring Spanish into everyday life.
Practice together.
Turn a few minutes with a friend, family member, or classmate into a chance to use Spanish.
Find an activity →Build a habit.
Use a short daily routine to revisit familiar words and try something new.
Try the 10-minute routine →Your first conversation
Useful words, right from the start.
These expressions are a starting point for friendly, everyday conversations. Read the Spanish aloud, then try it without looking at the translation.
| Spanish | English | Try it when… |
|---|---|---|
| ¡Hola! ¿Qué tal? | Hi! How’s it going? | You greet someone casually. |
| Me llamo… | My name is… | You introduce yourself. |
| Mucho gusto. | Nice to meet you. | You meet someone new. |
| Estoy aprendiendo español. | I’m learning Spanish. | You explain that you’re practicing. |
| ¿Puedes repetir, por favor? | Can you repeat, please? | You need to hear something again. |
| ¿Qué significa…? | What does… mean? | You encounter an unfamiliar word. |
| Gracias por tu ayuda. | Thank you for your help. | You thank someone informally. |
| ¡Hasta luego! | See you later! | You finish a conversation. |
Language varies by place and situation. The examples with tú forms are informal; more formal situations may call for usted.
Learn by doing
Three ways to make practice casual.
The introduction swap
Take turns greeting each other, saying your name, and sharing one thing you like.
Hola, me llamo ___. Me gusta ___. ¿Y a ti?
“Hi, my name is ___. I like ___. And you?” Switch roles and try again with a different interest.
Five things around you
Choose five everyday objects. Find their Spanish names, say them out loud, and write each one with its article.
La mesa. El libro. La puerta.
Come back later and see how many you remember without checking.
Act it out
Write familiar actions on slips of paper. One person acts out a word while the others guess in Spanish.
Bailar. Caminar. Leer.
Start with “to dance,” “to walk,” and “to read,” then add your own actions.
A small daily habit
Make room for
10 minutes of Spanish.
Choose a time that fits your day. Repeat this routine with a new topic whenever you’re ready.
- 2 minutes: revisit. Say yesterday’s words or phrases aloud.
- 3 minutes: notice. Read or listen to a short piece of Spanish and pick out familiar words.
- 3 minutes: use. Make three sentences with something you learned.
- 2 minutes: remember. Write down one useful phrase to try tomorrow.
A few questions before you start
Do I need to know Spanish already?
No. Start with a greeting, listen carefully, and add one expression at a time. You can use the translations above as support.
What if I make a mistake?
Keep the conversation going. Ask someone to repeat or explain, try the phrase again, and treat each attempt as practice.
Can I use these activities with a class or club?
Yes. Try them in pairs or small groups, adjust the vocabulary to the learners, and invite everyone to participate at a comfortable pace.