| More and more people are getting interested in | | | | learn Spanish without spending too much. |
| learning Spanish. Sadly, not all of them can attend | | | | CONSo HAVING A TEACHER HELPS. If you are the |
| classes regularly and most of them are skeptical in | | | | type who wants personalized attention when learning, |
| taking up self study courses such as self study | | | | then these self study books. These self study books |
| books and tapes. Here are a few factors to ponder | | | | are more suited for the people who believe are |
| on before you decide on taking up Spanish on your | | | | capable of achieving more on their own rather than |
| own. | | | | being in a group.o BIASES. Online education has only |
| PROSo IT IS CONVENIENT. To the busy man or | | | | been available for a few years, and some people are |
| woman, having to spare a regular time for class may | | | | still biased against it. This is a non-traditional option for |
| be a hassle. And some schools only provide Spanish | | | | students, and still has stigma attached to it.o NO |
| classes during a certain term or semester. Having a | | | | CLASSROOM SETTING. Having classmates is good |
| book or tape gives you the convenience of studying | | | | for students. Although, you may do this through chat |
| Spanish, when you need it the most.o YOU GET | | | | rooms and forums. Get-togethers and study groups |
| YOUR OWN SCHEDULE. If your are very busy, | | | | are much more effective in person than in the |
| whether it is for work or your family, then studying | | | | internet.o PROCRASTINATION IS A HINDRANCE. |
| using a self help book or tape is great. This is | | | | Some people may need a little push before they do |
| because you get to schedule when you learn your | | | | their work (this is where a teacher comes in handy), |
| next lesson and you need not worry about missing | | | | that is why self study books and tapes don't suit |
| another class ever again.o YOU ARE THE BOSS. | | | | everyone. |
| Sometimes having a teacher may hinder your learning. | | | | There are a lot more pros and cons on why you |
| Self-studying gives you the right pacing of your | | | | should learn Spanish through books and audio tapes |
| lessons, so that you get to understand every lesson | | | | and this is mainly because this learning style does not |
| until you are satisfied, before moving on to the | | | | suit everyone. So before deciding on learning through |
| next.o CHEAPER. Having to read your book or listen | | | | tapes and books, think hard about it. If you believe |
| to you tapes wherever you are, lessens your travel | | | | that you can overcome the challenges of |
| expenses, making self studying a budget friendly | | | | self-studying then grab a book and a tape as well |
| option. This is perfect for the mothers who want to | | | | and enjoy the ride. |