Learn How To Speak Spanish Review

Rating: 62/100

Shortcut to Spanish is another quick-learn language course. It focuses on teaching you the basics of speaking Spanish, with an emphasis on conversation rather than on grammar. The program is available for download instantly onto your computer, or you can opt to have the CD sent to you in the mail. This is a program tailored to beginners and people interested in taking an upcoming trip to a Spanish speaking country.

Pros

• Affordable. The course is available for instant download for only $29.95 or $49.95 if you opt to have the CD sent to you in the mail.
• Fast. The course is designed to get you speaking Spanish instantly. This makes the program ideal for people who have a trip that is fast approaching.
• Emphasis on Conversation. This program is meant to have you comfortable speaking Spanish and not getting hung up on verbs. You’ll be able to communicate more effectively this way with local, native speakers.
• Pattern-based. The program employs a pattern-based learning process that is meant to be more intuitive than other methods.

Cons

• Too Simple. This program is incredibly basic. While you will know some sentences to help you get by, you won’t know the language on an intuitive level. If you really want to have a full grasp of Spanish, you’ll need to invest in more courses that explain grammatical rules.
• Only for Beginners. While this program might be handy for people who know absolutely no Spanish, it will not help those who already have some basic knowledge of the language.
• Limited Vocabulary. The program promises to have you speaking 3031 Spanish words by the end of the course. While this number may be enough to help you navigate your next trip, you won’t be able to have fluent conversations with native speakers.

Special Offers

Right now you can get the first four lessons free when you sign up through the website for Shortcut to Spanish. The regular price for having the CD mailed to you is $49.95, or $29.95 when you download the material directly from the website.

Guarantee

The program guarantees you’ll be satisfied, or you will get your money back. The timeframe is 56 days, over which time the program promises to help you learn Spanish. If not, they offer a 100% hassle free, no questions asked refund.

Conclusion

The only really good thing this program has going for it is the low price. It’s good if you only want to know basic words for getting around your next beach vacation. If you are looking to actually speak and understand the language, you would be better off choosing a different course.