{"id":5494,"date":"2024-11-29T07:24:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T07:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liveandspeakwithnesh.com\/?p=5494"},"modified":"2025-03-17T20:41:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T20:41:25","slug":"practice-spanish-after-living-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveandspeak.com\/es\/practice-spanish-after-living-abroad","title":{"rendered":"How I keep my Spanish alive after Erasmus: practical tips and daily routines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey there! \ud83c\udf0e<\/span><\/p>\n

So, you\u2019ve just returned from an adventure in Spain\u2014maybe an Erasmus experience or a longer stay\u2014and you\u2019re wondering how to continue practicing Spanish now that you’re back home. Well, you\u2019re in the right place! I\u2019ll share how I practice Spanish daily (post-Erasmus) with some easy, fun routines to keep my language skills alive. I hope it will inspire you to create your own daily practice too!<\/span><\/p>\n

A bit of context!<\/b><\/h2>\n

Quick intro, since I haven\u2019t officially introduced myself: I\u2019m Chiara, born and raised in Italy, and for the past few months, I\u2019ve had the pleasure of working with Nesh on her blog! Estoy muy agradecida con ella por haberme dado esta oportunidad, and I\u2019m excited to share some tips with you all.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, a bit of background: I consider Spanish my second language, and I spent ten amazing months in Valencia as part of my Erasmus experience in 2022\/2023. During that time, I really improved my Spanish skills, and I didn\u2019t want to lose all that progress once I got back to Italy! That\u2019s when I started (without even realizing it) building a daily routine to practice Spanish. It\u2019s not super strict or something I <\/span>have<\/span><\/i> to do, but rather a few activities I enjoy that help keep my Spanish skills alive.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 Simple ways to keep practicing Spanish daily<\/b><\/h2>\n

#1 Listen to music or podcasts \ud83c\udfa7\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s be real\u2014music\u2019s with us all day: while working, cooking, walking, driving\u2026 you name it. <\/span>So, why not practice Spanish with music?<\/span> I\u2019ve got a Spanish playlist I adore (and can\u2019t stop listening to). It\u2019s so fun because even if I\u2019ve heard a song a million times, I sometimes go, \u201cMadre m\u00eda, I finally get what X meant in that line!\u201d The lyrics suddenly click, and it\u2019s like a little victory every time! If you\u2019re not into spanish music or you’re just too lazy to create your own playlist, luckily Nesh has already done the work for you! You can find her Spanish Reggaeton playlist right <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/span>. Enjoy It! \ud83e\udd29<\/span><\/p>\n

Podcasts are great, too! Spotify has tons of options\u2014just search for something you like in the language you\u2019re learning, and you\u2019re set. The key is to search in the target language, not your native one. \ud83d\ude09 Recently I’ve started listening to Dani Schulz’s podcast called \u201cViene y Va con Dani G Schultz<\/span>\u201d<\/a> where she focuses on personal growth, creativity and communication. If you want something light but at the same time interesting and stimulating this podcast is for you!\ud83c\udf1f\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#2 Watch movies, TV series, or even better, TV shows \ud83d\udcfa\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard this one before, but it\u2019s worth repeating because it works! Watching TV shows and movies keeps your ear trained for listening and comprehension. I know this blog already has a great list of Spanish TV series to watch, which you can check out here: <\/span>Netflix series that boosted my spanish skills<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Personally, I find YouTube videos or reality TV especially helpful since they have more natural conversations. One of my go-tos was <\/span>La Isla de las Tentaciones<\/span><\/i>. Even when I was too tired to focus on something serious, watching a lighthearted reality show let me keep practicing without even trying. \ud83d\ude43<\/span><\/p>\n

#3 Read \ud83d\udcd6\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you really want to master a language, reading is a must, even if it\u2019s not your favorite activity (it\u2019s not my cup of tea either!). You don\u2019t have to read novels if that\u2019s not your thing. You can follow news from countries where your target language is spoken or find interesting online articles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another easy option is social media! If you follow a few foreign newspapers or blogs on Instagram, you\u2019ll see quick, digestible articles in your feed daily. It\u2019s perfect if you\u2019re like me and enjoy reading in short bursts. Plus, if you\u2019re researching for work, school, or just out of curiosity, try searching in your target language. In this way you\u2019ll find more info and get reading practice!<\/span><\/p>\n

Spanish news pages on Instagram:<\/b><\/p>\n