What do you Think of Language-Learning Software?
In-Person Spanish Classes vs. Spanish Software Programs
At HABLA, we believe that all language-learning resources are valuable, and we encourage you to learn with as many tools as possible. We think you’ll agree, though, dollar for dollar and minute for minute, nothing beats a real-life Spanish class.
Research has shown that humans learn best in real-life social settings - the “language brain” has evolved to best learn in social situations, not sitting behind a desk or in front of a computer. Think about it: do you know anyone who learned a language as an adult and became fluent just using software? Now, do you know anyone who became fluent by attending classes, traveling, and interacting with people? There's your answer!
A real-life, human instructor and classmates to interact with is an essential part of your Spanish-learning experience. Your Houston Spanish teacher can answer questions in real time, give explanations, motivate you, make you laugh, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and build a relationship which will inspire you to keep learning Spanish. Best of all, your Spanish teacher won’t sit on a shelf gathering dust for years, like that expensive software program you bought! Your classmates are your supporters, friends and companions as you learn Spanish.
In a class, you practice the skill of speaking Spanish – not just repeating words into a microphone. "Speaking"means actually interacting with other human beings, and using language in context. Software programs, books, and other materials are excellent supplementary resources, but poor primary ones. We highly recommend in-person, truly interactive learning.
Lastly, HABLA’s Houston Spanish classes are less expensive than most leading software programs, with better, quicker results and a more fun experience of learning. We stand behind our promise to make you functionally fluent in Spanish in under a year. Can a software program guarantee that? We didn't think so!
Research has shown that humans learn best in real-life social settings - the “language brain” has evolved to best learn in social situations, not sitting behind a desk or in front of a computer. Think about it: do you know anyone who learned a language as an adult and became fluent just using software? Now, do you know anyone who became fluent by attending classes, traveling, and interacting with people? There's your answer!
A real-life, human instructor and classmates to interact with is an essential part of your Spanish-learning experience. Your Houston Spanish teacher can answer questions in real time, give explanations, motivate you, make you laugh, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and build a relationship which will inspire you to keep learning Spanish. Best of all, your Spanish teacher won’t sit on a shelf gathering dust for years, like that expensive software program you bought! Your classmates are your supporters, friends and companions as you learn Spanish.
In a class, you practice the skill of speaking Spanish – not just repeating words into a microphone. "Speaking"means actually interacting with other human beings, and using language in context. Software programs, books, and other materials are excellent supplementary resources, but poor primary ones. We highly recommend in-person, truly interactive learning.
Lastly, HABLA’s Houston Spanish classes are less expensive than most leading software programs, with better, quicker results and a more fun experience of learning. We stand behind our promise to make you functionally fluent in Spanish in under a year. Can a software program guarantee that? We didn't think so!
