Greetings first. Numbers next. Five core verbs. Then your phrases.
La estrategia
Based on how polyglots actually learn — not textbooks.
If you cannot say hello, good morning, and goodbye you cannot start a real conversation. Learn these on day one.
Start HereYou cannot fake numbers. Learn 1 to 10 with a children's song. Then 1 to 100. Numbers unlock prices, times, and ages.
Core SkillHacer, tener, ser, ir, querer. Just five. Master these in present and past tense and you can express almost any situation.
GrammarStop thinking hola equals hello. Start feeling hola as the act of greeting. Eliminate the mental translation lag.
MindsetWhat do you say 20 times a day? Learn those in Spanish. Personalized vocabulary sticks faster than anything else.
Personalization15 minutes every day beats a 3-hour cram session. Your browser saves your progress automatically.
MemoryTarjetas de estudio
200+ cards across seven topics. Choose a deck, flip, and track your score.
Los numeros
Click any number to drill it in the flashcard deck above.
Los verbos fundamentales
Master these five in present and past tense and you can express almost anything.
Una diferencia importante
Spanish is Spanish — but there are real differences between how it is spoken in Mexico and Spain. Here is what you need to know before you go.
Same concept, different words — both are correct Spanish.
| English | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 🇪🇸 Spain |
|---|---|---|
| car | el carro | el coche |
| cell phone | el celular | el movil |
| computer | la computadora | el ordenador |
| bus | el camion | el autobus |
| apartment | el departamento | el piso |
| to drive | manejar | conducir |
| to grab / take | agarrar | coger* |
| cool / awesome | padre / chido | guay / mola |
| you all (informal) | ustedes | vosotros |
| popcorn | las palomitas | las palomitas de maiz |
* Note: "coger" is completely normal in Spain meaning to grab or take. In Mexico and Latin America it is a vulgar word. Worth knowing before you travel.
La pronunciacion
Spanish pronunciation is very consistent once you learn the patterns. Vowels always sound the same — that alone gets you most of the way there.
Frases utiles
Filter by situation and learn the phrases you will actually use.
Crea tus tarjetas
Type in the phrases you say every day. They become a custom deck you can drill right here.
Consejos practicos
Consistency is the single biggest predictor of fluency. Set a non-negotiable 15-minute slot every morning.
A catchy melody encodes 1 to 10 faster than any flashcard. Search YouTube for "numeros en espanol" right now.
When you hear hola, feel the greeting. Do not think that means hello. Over time Spanish bypasses English entirely.
Find a Spanish speaker on YouTube and mimic them in real time. Match their rhythm, pace, and intonation.
Mixing vocabulary from both regions sounds odd to native speakers. Decide where you are going and learn that version.
Change your phone to Spanish. Watch telenovelas. Listen to reggaeton. Spanish immersion at home is easier than any other language.
Recursos recomendados
Free spaced-repetition app. Download a Spanish deck and add your own words daily.
App - FreeConnect with native Spanish tutors. Speaking from day one is non-negotiable.
Community - PaidPodcast-style lessons for beginners through advanced. Great for commutes and travel.
Podcast - FreeMoney Heist, Club de Cuervos, or any show with Spanish audio and subtitles. Immersion made easy.
Immersion - PaidBook tours and experiences in Mexico, Spain, and beyond. A few phrases make every tour better.
Travel - PaidThe gold standard travel guide. Every Lonely Planet includes a language section to complement FiveVerbs.
Travel Guide - Paid