It is an excellent idea to learn Spanisn in toronto. The
city has a greater than ever community of native Spanish
speakers, so you can find the opportunity to practise without
difficulty.
Perhaps more importantly, it is an investment in yourself to
learn Spanish in Toronto because employers value Spanish as a
second language more than ever.
So if you will apply for a new job or even a promotion in
the next couple of years, being able to speak Spanish will help
to give you an edge over the competition.
If you want to learn Spanish in Toronto as quickly as
possible, a good idea is to find yourself a native Spanish
speaking conversation partner (and 'inter-cambio' partner). If
you can find someone to meet with you once or twice a week
outside your lessons to speak Spanish for one hour (then
usually English for one hour in return).
You will be surprised how much quicker your Spanish improves
in comparison to most people who set out to learn Spanish in
Toronto but never practise outside of their classes.
Get in at the Deep End
Remember that the whole reason you are leaning Spanish in
the first place is to communicate with native Spanish speakers
at a normal speaking speed. And the Spanish you hear in
the classroom is very different to the Spanish you will hear on
the street, so it is very important to start training your ear
to it as soon as possible.
A good place to start looking for a conversation partner
might be the University of Toronto and the Center for Spanish
Speaking People in Toronto (www.cssp-cghh.org).
If you are planning to learn Spanish in Toronto but you're
not yet familiar with the city, Toronto is a great place to
live. It has a high quality of life and reliable services, in
one of the safest urban environments in the world.
And Toronto's population is one of the most diverse in the
world. Nearly all of the world's culture groups are represented
in Toronto and more than 100 languages and dialects are spoken
here.
The city has loads of attractions and events. Such as
Mel Lastman Square, Toronto Cycling Events, the Live
Green Toronto Festival. You can stand on the glass floor of the
world’s highest public observation deck at Toronto's CN Tower,
or venture 13 storeys below a roaring waterfall.
With such a diverse mixture of cultures in the city, the
food is excellent and Toronto has many world class restaurants.
And the nightlife is vibrant and has something to offer all
ages. It is definitely a great idea for anyone to live in and
learn Spanish in Toronto.