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Why Learn Castilian Spanish?
Primarily spoken in central and northern Spain, Castilian Spanish, also known as Spanish Castellano or European Spanish, is considered the Peninsular variety of the language. There are two main dialects of Castilian, Northern and Southern. Aragon and Navarre are the two main regions that speak Northern Castilian Spanish, while Murcia, Andalusia, and Extremadura are the three primary areas that speak Southern Spanish Castellano.
The difference between Castilian Spanish as spoken in Spain and Spanish as spoken in the Americas (now called Latin American Spanish) is due to the diminishing contact between Spain and the Americas over the centuries and to the influence of local languages in the Americas. These two main variants of Spanish are mutually intelligible; the difference between them is comparable to that between British English and American English. Pimsleur's Castilian Spanish teaches the official dialect spoken by the majority of Spanish people.
Pimsleur has everything you need to learn Castilian Spanish. Our take-anywhere, intuitive Castilian Spanish lessons are based on the Pimsleur Method™, a proven method to learn European Spanish.
If you’re ready to start speaking Castilian, sign up with our Premium Monthly subscription. Or, to access every language in the Pimsleur catalog, try our All-Access Monthly subscription!
When you learn to speak Castellano, you’ll create a whole new world of possibilities:
- Confidently travel to central and northern Spain and converse with locals.
- Learn more about the intriguing history and culture of Spain.
- Reconnect with a friend or relative.
- Enjoy deeper, meaningful connections with native Castellano speakers.
- And much more!
The Best Way to Learn the European Spanish Language
Pimsleur encourages active participation as you learn Castilian Spanish using a listening and anticipation-based approach for superior memory retention, phrasing, and pronunciation. Just like when you acquired your native language, Pimsleur empowers you to learn to speak Castellano the best way possible – by listening to the language and taking lessons at home or on the go!
We give you plenty of tools and resources to help you learn Spain Spanish and speak the language much faster than you might expect. Every person is hard-wired to store and remember new words and phrases when they’re fully engaged, and every Pimsleur exercise and application boosts your knowledge and confidence as you learn.
With our 30-minute Core Lessons, digital flash cards, innovative AI Voice Coach with pronunciation feedback, and Speak Easy Challenges, you will develop a confident understanding of the language rapidly.
Why Choose Pimsleur for Castilian Spanish Lessons?
With Pimsleur, you can learn Castilian Spanish any time you like – any place you happen to be! Whether you’re sitting at your laptop or lounging with your mobile phone, Castilian lessons are always just a click or tap away.
Many of our learners pick up Castellanos in their spare time, in as little as 30 minutes a day. Whether you’re doing work around the house, taking the dog for a walk, or even driving in the car, Pimsleur puts a premium on first-rate instruction and unmatched convenience. It’s always an ideal time to learn Castilian, no matter what you’re doing!
Sign up and start learning European Spanish today! The best language learning app is ready to go – all you have to do is supply the effort and enthusiasm!
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Through his research, Dr. Pimsleur found that traditional teaching methods like memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and practicing grammar actually SLOW DOWN your ability to learn. He called them the kiss of total silence because they made it nearly impossible to speak. It's the reason learning a language feels so difficult, when it should feel totally natural.
It makes sense when you think about it. Have you ever seen a toddler memorizing vocabulary lists? Or picking out parts of speech in a sentence diagram? Of course not. Children learn language the way we were meant to ‐ by listening. That's because we are hardwired to remember sounds and store them in our memory automatically.
It's the same way you pick up a song on the radio. You don't have to study the lyrics or understand musical notes and chords to remember a song. Chances are, if you hear a song once you can sing along the next time you hear it.
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Common Questions About Learning Castilian Spanish
Is Castilian Spanish a difficult language to learn?
How long does it take to learn Castilian Spanish?
What are the main challenges when learning the Castilian Spanish language?
How important is pronunciation in learning Castilian Spanish?
Is the Castilian Spanish course suitable for complete beginners?
Is the Castilian Spanish course suitable for complete beginners? Does it help to have some kind of baseline acquaintance with Spanish to learn Castilian Spanish? Sure. Do you need any previous knowledge of this language to learn Spain Spanish with Pimsleur? Absolutely not! In fact, many of our Castilian Spanish lessons are designed for beginners, so you can start speaking the language after your very first course! We do have advanced lessons if you happen to know a little bit of the language. Whatever your starting point, our end goal is the same for everyone – to learn to speak Castellano conversationally.
