Learn To Recognize Word Patterns

Even if you're new to learning Spanish, you should be aware that there is a huge overlap in Spanish and English vocabulary — in other words there are plenty of cognates, words the two languages share. But while Spanish words are often similar to English words, they aren't the same. In our lesson on similarities and differences between Spanish and English, aimed at beginning students, you can learn the most common ways in which Spanish words differ from their English counterparts. This will help you as you expand your vocabulary and improve your skill at making sense of the written Spanish materials you come across.