Learn Spanish Faster with this Tiny Email Hack

Hey look, if you’re anything like me, then you probably check your email at least once a day – maybe even multiple times a day. So, why not use all that email-checking time to improve your Spanish?

This key feature to help you Learn Spanish Faster has been right under your nose all along.

Follow along with the video for best results:

Step 1: Changing the Language in Gmail to Learn Spanish Faster

First, open up Gmail. For this tutorial, I’ll be using Gmail since it’s the most popular email service, but you can apply similar steps to other email clients.

At the top right corner, you’ll see a small gear icon. Click on that, and it will open the quick settings menu. From there, click on “See all settings.” This will take you to a more detailed settings page, and right at the top, you’ll find an option labeled “Language.”

By default, your language is probably set to English (US), especially if you’re based in the U.S. But to begin your Spanish-learning journey, scroll down the list of languages until you find “Español (Latinoamérica)” or simply “Español” for Latin American Spanish.

I recommend choosing Latin American Spanish because it’s the most widely spoken dialect in the Americas – and it’s also the one I focus on.

After selecting “Español (Latinoamérica),” click “Save Changes,” and now your entire Gmail interface will be in Spanish.

Step 2: Learn Spanish Vocabulary in a Familiar Environment

By changing your Gmail language to Spanish, you’re immersing yourself in a familiar environment while being exposed to practical Spanish words you’ll see and use frequently.

Let’s go over some common Spanish words and terms you’ll find in the Gmail:

• Buscar en el Correo Electrónico – This phrase appears at the top where the search bar is located. It means “Search in your email.”
• Redactar – This word, located next to an icon of a pencil or pen, means “to write” or “compose” an email.
• Destacados – Next to the star icon, this word refers to “important” or “highlighted” emails, also known as your starred messages.
• Pospuestos – This is found next to a clock icon, meaning “postponed” or “snoozed” emails.
• Enviados – Next to the paper airplane icon, this refers to your “sent” emails.
• Borradores – This means “drafts” and is represented by an icon of a folded piece of paper.
• Más/Menos – You’ll see these words when you expand or collapse additional options. “Más” means “more” and “menos” means “less.”
• Importantes – As the name suggests, this refers to your “important” emails, which is pretty straightforward.
• Chats – This one is almost the same in both languages: it means “chats.”
• Programados – This word is related to “scheduled” emails, especially when you’ve set an email to be sent at a later time.
• Spam – Yes, “spam” remains the same in both languages, referring to unwanted or junk mail.
• Papelera – This is your “trash” folder.

These words and more will now surround you every time you open your Gmail, helping you to associate Spanish terms with their corresponding functions.

Step 3: Practical Examples of Spanish in Action

Now that your Gmail is set to Spanish, let’s take a look at the new environment. For example, when you go to compose an email, instead of seeing “New Message,” you’ll now see “Mensaje Nuevo” – literally translating to “Message New.” In Spanish, the noun (message) comes before the adjective (new). So while it might sound reversed in English, it makes perfect sense in Spanish.

Here are a few more examples:
– Para – This is where you type the recipient’s email address. “Para” translates to “to” or “for.”
– Asunto – This is where you write the subject of your email. “Asunto” means “subject.”
– Enviar – At the bottom of your message, you’ll see “Enviar,” which is the send button.

Conclusion: Why This Method Works

By immersing yourself in a familiar environment like Gmail but changing the language to Spanish, you’re setting yourself up for success. You’ll start to pick up everyday vocabulary naturally, and because you’re using context clues (like icons and the layout you’re already used to), these words will stick faster.

It’s a small but effective change that can have a big impact on your Spanish learning. So don’t underestimate the power of this simple email hack to Learn Spanish Faster!

Happy learning!

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