You Can Learn Spanish Late in Life!

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Question: Can you learn to speak Spanish later in life?

I am asked this quite often.

Here’s a typical question from my blog:

I am 65 years old and have wondered if it’s possible to become fluent in a new language at my age? – Lyn

Thanks for the question Lyn. When I started learning Spanish, I was pushing forty. And even at my ‘young’ age, it was a struggle to learn Spanish using the traditional methods.

That’s why I had to discover new methods of learning a language at any age…and these methods have not only worked for me, but they’ve also worked for thousands of my students.

I’m currently 52 and about to start my next language.

Now, I know, 52 is still very young, so let’s look at some other blog comments from my students your age and older.

I started learning Spanish at 65 years of age (now 68), and even my wife can’t believe how well I do when we go to Mexico…I make it an objective to speak only Spanish with the native speakers… – J Laurier

I have lived in Spain for 20 years & know a lot of words but only now since taking your course can I string sentences together. By the way, I am 82 years old. Thanks Marcus. Keep up the good work. – Mary

At the age of 74, I have tried other ways of learning but nothing has grabbed me like your teaching method. Spending two months in Spain to get away from the Northern European winter has become so much more enjoyable now that I can interact better with the native Spaniards. – Steve

You have helped me get a good start with your very carefully thought out methods which are as ‘clear’ as one can hope for. I’m almost 80 years old and I have no problem at all with your lessons. – John

I have taken many language courses in my youth and they were a real struggle! When you told me how easy yours was, I thought “Oh yeah” and at my age 76 I do not stand a chance, but what a surprise! It is easier and more exciting than I ever thought it would be, I cannot wait for the next lesson. – Ramon

At 65, you’re still a spring chicken when it comes to learning Spanish, when you do it the right way.

My oldest student so far was 96 and many of my students are in their 70s and 80s, just like the students who commented above.

Saludos,
Marcus Santamaria
Spanish Communication Coach