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How to Learn Spanish in Queens, New York

If you want to learn to speak Spanish in Queens, New York, you are in luck. According to the U.S. 2010 Census Bureau, over 27 percent of the residents in Queens are of Hispanic or Latino origin and over 54 percent of its residents speak a language other than English at home. From Sunnyside to Elmhurst, you will hear Spanish spoken on the street all over the borough. Take some classes and practice your Spanish by talking to the people you see in the park or at your favorite restaurant.

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Instructions

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  Once you make the decision to learn Spanish, enroll in a Spanish language program. You can take classes at Queensborough Community College or another local educational institution, or you can hire a tutor to take Spanish lessons and learn the language in a less formal atmosphere. Find a tutor through Craigslist or simply ask around your neighborhood.
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  Speak the language as often as you can. The more you speak Spanish, the more you will learn. Do not be shy. You will find lots of people around your neighborhood to speak to. Embrace the opportunity.
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  Attend cultural events, if you have the money. Visit the Thalia Spanish Theatre and take in a zarzuela, which is a light opera or comedy, sung in Spanish; pick up a copy of "El Diario" and read it on the subway; or order dinner in Spanish at your favorite Mexican restaurant.

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