Learning Spanish in Chat Rooms
To learn through osmosis, I visited a few Spanish chat rooms today. My favorite was Espanglish Chat because it’s made specifically for Spanish and English learners. But I found that chat rooms are not the best method to learn Spanish; between the typos and Spanish internet slang, I hardly knew what people were saying!
That said, it’s still good practice. Spanish chat rooms let you sit in on real conversations without feeling awkward, and you get to see examples of many common expressions.
Besides, Spanish internet slang can be fun when it isn’t confusing. For example, you can tell the Spanish speakers from the learners like me, because they type “jaja” instead of “haha”. (But “lol” seems to be universal.)
So even though I had trouble understanding them, I met a couple nice people and we exchanged instant messenger screen names to practice Spanish and English together. As long as I don’t get sick of my new friends and block them, I’m sure I’ll learn a lot. 
July 12th, 2007
One thing that’s missing from chat room learning is listening/speaking. Maybe some of your new friends use Skype and would chat with you that way.
July 12th, 2007
Yeah, that’s true. Then again, I’m kinda shy about voice chats… Though that’s probably why I should try it more, right?
I wonder what sorts of group voice chats there are for Spanish speakers/learners. That’d be worth researching!
December 20th, 2007
Yeah, there are a few conversational groups out there. If you go to Wikispaces.com, there is a Spanish conversation group. Here’s the link:
http://spanishconversation.wikispaces.com/
Also, once you’re ready to do one-on-one chats with native speakers, you can find some good people over at The Mixxer. (www.language-exchanges.org)
Happy chatting!
December 21st, 2007
Thanks for those links, Voices! I’ll check them out.
July 18th, 2008
I’ve been trying to learn spanish online. since im not able to go to school or pay for those expensive cd-rom programs. i wanted to share my info that i’ve found. skye i’ve heard is a good one to use to talk to people and to find the right person to talk to is go to notesinspanish.com on the forums. you can meet penpals etc. then move over to skype to talk..it’s worth checking out it’s all free
July 30th, 2008
The best mirror is an old friend
October 12th, 2008
I want to be lotof friends for talk and learn more English I promese all my friends want to learn spanish I go you spanish teacher asnd yor my English teacher.
November 12th, 2008
HI everyone who wants to learn English I’m a teacher and ready to help Spanish native speakers. I’m a beginner in Spanish and I would like to practise speaking. E-mail me malgosia-majchrzak@wp.pl so we can meet on skype:)
December 15th, 2008
i would like to learn english by messenger, and i could teach to speak spanish, im from chile and i am 25 years old
my email is marcelo@operamail.com.
January 11th, 2009
Hi everyone, I just want to speak Spanish more to become more fluent.
April 22nd, 2009
Hello, I also like to learn some spanish…just curious on other languages besides english…
April 28th, 2009
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May 10th, 2009
alright im learning spanish ‘e estoy muy enfadado’ i mean this is bullshit i cant find a place on the net where you can speak to people online in spanish without having to go through shitty registrations. Donde puedo encontrar algun sitio a habla en espanol? ayudar por favor. Apologies if that wasnt correct ^ structuring but i am only learning.
May 20th, 2009
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June 11th, 2009
I’m spanish, me ofrezco para hablar un rato cada día en inglés/español por messenger
June 15th, 2009
I tend to agree with espanglishchat.com! As one who isn’t all that new with chat rooms, I have become somewhat particular and tend to select those where I feel comfortable, especially when you enter with good intentions which, in my case, wishing to practice with native speakers. But then, there are only mind games, filth talk, bashing, and outright sex invitations. And … one HAS to be quite young of he/she is neglected. I hate that type of environment and am still trying to find “just the right” room!!! More of your suggestions is much appreciated guys!!!
June 15th, 2009
I agree… I’m studying to become an English teacher and need to practise to gain fluency and vocabulary. I’ve been wasting my time on chatrooms… If you want to practise some Spanish we could arrange to do some chatting in both languages.
June 18th, 2009
Hello, I’m Aleksandra. I want to speak Spanish language.So, I want too contact some people who will talk with me and teach me it.
July 8th, 2009
Hi I’m Iris I’m from Mexico, I would like help people to learn spanish my email is ada_iris@hotmail.com
August 9th, 2009
hi..Im a persian boy and I need to leran english with speaking by mesenger..plz add me
KKarwan@yahoo.com
August 17th, 2009
Hi! i’m from Argentina, i speak english too, and i’d like to help people to learn spanish too…and we could help each other with both languages! so let me know if u want to!
September 9th, 2009
An alternative to chatrooms is to find a penpal and then get to know them and maybe SKYPE them etc.
This place is free, has no registration, and has lots of Spanish speaking people willing to be friendly.
http://lingolex.com/cc/intercambio.htm
September 11th, 2009
well, the spanish is a lenguage very difficult, for you learn it you must to speak, read and listen.!*
first of all, Read, if you read, when you have to speak, you have vocavulary, and the pronuntiation is too easy.!*
Well, if you want, add me to your msn.! my msn is: xkarzhada@hotmail.com
And i can Answer your questions.!*
about the spanish.
And Speak with you in spanish, etc..!*
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Atentamente, Gabriela quiaro.!
October 21st, 2009
Hello. I’m from the Philippines. I speak English and Filipino and I want to learn a third language. Spanish language has a strong influence on Filipino language. I wish someone will help me learn Spanish.
I think it would be better to learn it if I know someone who speaks it. The problem is, I know no one who knows Spanish.
October 29th, 2009
hi,I am an iranian 36 , I live in Iran,I have 2 boys. I was in spain 2 times(in fuengiorla). I love to live there. but I want to lern spanish at first.
I can speak germany fluently,english good,spanish oh oh oh…
please help me.
thanks a lot
December 3rd, 2009
hola me llamo ramziz tengo 40 anos deseo conocer una mujer de 35 a 40 anos para relaciones serias.
December 3rd, 2009
mi email es kaid12002@yahoo.com deseo conocer una mujer para relaciones serias.
December 8th, 2009
hello, i speak spanish, and learning english, i can teach spanish, and practice my english with some english speaker, my skype is: torcuito
December 9th, 2009
I love to learn Spanish slang, and so I tried chat rooms, I learned a few and for me its a big help already.
The downside is you still need to check the spelling because the often type the wrong spelling, but you could get the feel of real Spanish conversation if you could not go to a Spanish speaking nation.
If you have Spanish neighbors, then its cool!
December 23rd, 2009
Hi Guys,
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If someone know something good please Email it’s name for me…
” PCD.3000@yhaoo.com ”
Thanks everybode………..
December 26th, 2009
HI I LIVE IN SPAIN SINCE 6 YEARS OLD,
IF SOMEONE WANTS TO LEARN SPANISH ADD ME
ashlieth@hotmail.com
February 15th, 2010
I want learning spanish
February 15th, 2010
I want to learn Spanish
February 25th, 2010
Hi I need help on spanish homeowrk. It says Tambien en voleibol el balon tiene que pasar p_____ e_____ y la a____. I’m supposed to fill in the blanks and i’m a little confused. If you’re a sports person, this should be easy!! thanx
March 8th, 2010
hi guys if someone wants practice your spanish add me , i need to practice my english this its my mail erebusguitar@hotmail.com i use messenger
i speak perfect spanish because its my mother tongue
March 19th, 2010
والله ان لاعبين الريال يلعبو كوره صح هذه الايام
March 19th, 2010
وميسي ايضا يلعب كوره صح احلى كوره هالايام هي مع ميسي
May 29th, 2010
ca va
June 10th, 2010
Never really thought about it but using chatrooms would be a great way! I have been using rosetta, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKPEafn1OOk
June 27th, 2010
I recommend you practice Spanish with a tutor online to correct mistakes and to learn more. See
http://basi-spanish.com/online/onlinehome.htm
July 5th, 2010
I can help them with their spanish. I’m Esteban and I’m colombian. I could say a lot of interesting things of Colombia, and you can teach me english. sorry for my bad english. My mail is gabestoro@hotmail.com. I’m wating you!!!
July 8th, 2010
Hello hello… I’m from colombia. I’m interested in make friend around the world!! And you can be one! I learn you better and easier spanish: the latinamerican spanish!!! You’ll can imagine: tell with colombians, argentineans, mexicans and more! and can speak without problems with spanish people too!! my mail is gabestoro@hotmail.com I’ll look forward to you!
July 11th, 2010
I am a 54 year old man living aboard a 27′ sailboat in the San Juan Islands in Washington state. I would like to learn spanish by way of taking a teacher sailing while he/she teaches me spanish. I’m not concerned personally with your immigration status but the possibility of being boarded here in the San Juans by the Coast Guard or Border Patrol is very real, so for that reason I’m afraid your immigration status is important. If someone is interested, respond to this comment and presumably I will be notified via email by this web-site and if we’re comfortable with each-other I would suggest we begin with an afternoon sail to see how it works out. This is not about sex or relationships, just learning. Thank you.
July 13th, 2010
I want to be lot of friends for talk and learn more English I promese all my friends want to learn spanish I go you spanish teacher asnd yor my English teacher. If like that idea my skype is august.ogladi see you.. thanks
August 8th, 2010
Dear Sir/Madam
I am from Pakistan and want to learn about the Spanish language. I really love Spanish language but I could not able to learn more. so please give me some idea that I could be able to learn, or give me some chat room addresses for chatting that can also help me.
With best regards
Sawal
August 9th, 2010
Hello! My name’s Jose and I would like to talk to someone who speaks English. I can teach you Spanish if you want. So, that would be interesting. Besides I’d like to make new friends so if you are interested just add me. Here’s my e-mail address joshep_2535@hotmail.com
August 9th, 2010
Hi i am from chile and i am studing english but i need help–sometimes i can not understand..please if someone wants to teach me and also i can teach u spanish..u can add me
ALEJANDRO_LALEY@HOTMAIL.COM
THANKS
August 16th, 2010
MY SKYPE IS LEO_VIDAL2
PUEDO AYUDARTE CON EL ESPAÑOL Y TU A MI CON EL INGLES.
I CAN HELP YOU, AND YOU HELP ME WITH MY ENGLISH. THANKS! SEE YOU
September 3rd, 2010
Hi! I speak spanish, english and portuguese, I wish to find friends! If you wanna talk to me, please contact me, my e-mail is greenboy29@gmail.com
si tu quieres saber algo sobre el idioma español, enviame un e-mail
bye!!