Learn South American Spanish in 17 minutes a day.

 
A clear plan for steady progress:
You can have a first simple conversation after about 3 hours. After about 50 hours you can hold everyday conversations fluently.
Short on time? 17 minutes a day is enough – over breakfast or on the bus. If you miss a day, the course simply picks up where you left off.
 
 
Learn South American Spanish
How the South American Spanish course differs from other language courses:
Recommended learning time: 17 minutes a day.
Any time, anywhere, on any device.
For travelling, to emigrate and to communicate with relatives.
The long-term memory method brings each South American Spanish word back just before you would forget it – after 2, 4, 8 and 16 days. If you still know it, it stays. If not, it goes back into the loop.
Superlearning music: calm background music that helps you relax and focus. With it, you learn 31.9% faster. You can switch it off at any time.
You don't need a study plan:
Every day the course puts the right exercises in front of you. You open it, do your 17 minutes, and your South American Spanish improves a little every day.
Dialogues, multiple-choice exercises, the verb trainer and the sentence construction trainer: the variety keeps your daily South American Spanish lesson fresh. That makes it easier to come back tomorrow.
This course teaches South American Spanish.
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Two days are enough to learn your first South American Spanish words and see whether the method suits you.
 
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The most important words in South American Spanish:



 
en
en-pe
Hello!
Hola
yes
sí
no
no
thank you
gracias
Excuse me, ...
Disculpe.
one
uno
two
dos
 
en
en-pe
three
tres
four
cuatro
five
cinco
six
seis
seven
siete
eight
ocho
nine
nueve
 
en
en-pe
ten
diez
how much?
cuánto
name
el nombre
Good evening!
¡Buenas noches!
upstairs
arriba
downstairs
abajo
young
joven
 
en
en-pe
old
viejo
eleven
once
twelve
doce
thirteen
trece
fourteen
catorce
fifteen
quince
sixteen
dieciséis
 
en
en-pe
seventeen
diecisiete
eighteen
dieciocho
nineteen
diecinueve
twenty
veinte
Goodbye!
¡Chao!
money
la plata
to ask
preguntar
 
 
 

Our learning methods:


With the long-term memory method, every word comes back in a fixed rhythm until it sticks. After about 50 hours you can hold everyday conversations in South American Spanish.
 
A varied mix of exercises keeps the lessons lively and helps you keep going.
You learn words and phrases you can use straight away.
 
In the 17 Minute Languages learning community you can ask questions, swap tips with other South American Spanish learners and team up with a learning partner.
 
Learn South American Spanish with the long-term memory method

What is included in the South American Spanish course:


  • The South American Spanish beginner's course gives you a solid basic vocabulary of over 1,300 words. You reach level A1/A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
    17 minutes a day is enough. What counts is the daily routine, not long sessions.
     
    With the South American Spanish complete package you learn 5,000 words and move up step by step from A1 to C2.
  • You learn every word in context and in complete sentences, with 42 dialogue texts to read and listen to.
  • All words and texts were recorded in our studio by native speakers of South American Spanish:
    So you pick up clear pronunciation and the right intonation from day one.
  • Practical grammar: a short new exercise every day, so you learn the rules by using them.
  • The verb trainer and the sentence construction trainer teach you to form your own sentences – the step from single words to conversation.
South American Spanish course contents

Online language course:


  • Runs without installation on Windows, Linux, macOS, iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and Android tablets. You can switch devices at any time.
  • The additional audio trainer lets you learn and repeat the words without a screen – when driving, for example.
  • We have been making language courses since 2002 – over 540,000 courses sold.
  • You pay once and use the course for 10 years. There is no subscription that keeps charging you month after month.
  • Latest version: the South American Spanish beginner's course was fully revised in 2026.
  • 31-day money-back guarantee:
    You have 31 days to decide whether the course is right for you.
    If you are not completely satisfied, we refund 100% of the price – no questions asked.
 
South American Spanish course for beginners

This course compared with other providers:

 
17 Minute Languages
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Long-term memory method:
words that stick
Daily trainer:
your lesson is ready every day
Superlearning music:
calm background music to help you focus
Audio trainer:
learn without a screen
Sound quality of
words and texts
Recorded in our studio
by native speakers
Often computer-generated voices
Payment
One-off payment, no subscription
Often a monthly subscription
 

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How to make steady progress in South American Spanish:


Make steady progress in South American Spanish with 17 Minute Languages
The daily trainer picks your exercises for you, matched to your level. It brings each word back for review at the right moment.
 
Learn over 1,300 South American Spanish words and reach level A1/A2
With the beginner's course you learn over 1,300 words and reach level A1/A2.
 
With the complete package you learn 5,000 words and work your way up from A1 to C2.
 
The complete package also contains many more lessons and texts than the beginner's course, so you get much deeper into South American Spanish.
Daily trainer
In the daily trainer you first read, listen to and learn the new words.
You then review them in a set pattern: sometimes you reveal the translation, sometimes you pick it in a multiple-choice exercise.
 
Over the next few days, each new word comes back just before you would forget it. A word you get wrong goes back into the loop until you know it.
That is how you memorise the translation, the pronunciation and the spelling of each word.
 
South American Spanish texts to read and listen to
Words alone do not make a language. So you also get texts and dialogues to read and listen to, matched to the words you have just learnt.
With the sentence construction trainer you practise putting complete sentences together.
 
South American Spanish verb trainer
The course also includes a verb trainer, so you can practise the South American Spanish verb forms until you get them right.
 
Pick up where you left off
The course carries on exactly where you left off – you don't have to look for the right lesson.
Whether you study for three minutes, 17 minutes or an hour a day is up to you.
 
Elements that keep you motivated
There are also a few extras that keep you motivated:
For every word you learn, you earn points.
The longer you study on a given day, the more points each word earns you.
Study on several days in a row and your learning streak earns you an extra bonus.
 
Exchange points for bonuses
After each session you can compare your score with other learners and exchange points for bonuses – a bit like a frequent flyer programme.
On days when you study for an especially long time, there is a small surprise at the end.
Learn a little longer than yesterday and you earn extra points – and more bonuses.
 
Audio for the South American Spanish vocabulary
Each word is illustrated and was recorded in our studio by native speakers of South American Spanish – no computer voice.
 
17 Minute Languages learning community
You are not learning on your own: in our learning community you can compare notes with other learners and find a learning partner.
 
Vocabulary in English and South American Spanish
The course runs online. Use it on your computer, smartphone or tablet and switch devices whenever you like. You have 10 years of access.
After your daily lesson you can start the audio trainer with today's new words and the ones you got wrong.
You hear each word in English and South American Spanish and repeat it.
That helps the words stick.
 
Have a conversation in South American Spanish
The South American Spanish course takes you from your first words to real conversations: a first simple exchange after about 3 hours, fluent after about 50 hours.
The words you learn come back until they stick.
Step by step you build whole sentences – and you start talking in South American Spanish.
 
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See how many people are learning with 17 Minute Languages right now:

South American Spanish learning statistics, trends and diagrams

How long does it take on average to reach a certain level in South American Spanish?


A0🕑 4.4 hours ­(Basic vocabulary – 300 words)
A1🕑 8.9 hours ­(Level A1 – 600 words)
A2🕑 19.7 hours ­(Level A2 – 1,300 words)
B1🕑 31.9 hours ­(Level B1 – 2,100 words)
B2🕑 44.7 hours ­(Level B2 – 3,000 words)
C1🕑 58.8 hours ­(Level C1 – 4,000 words)
C2🕑 75.9 hours ­(Level C1 – 5,000 words)

What are the personal reasons for learning South American Spanish?

Travelling 35.2 %
Emigration 31.9 %
Bilingual relationship 11.2 %
Communicate with relatives 10.1 %
International friendships 4.5 %
Getting to know new cultures 3.6 %
Improving memory 2.7 %
Job and career 0.2 %
School, studies or internship 0.0 %

How old are South American Spanish learners?

Mobile (iOS, Android)
PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90

How long do users learn South American Spanish every day?


3 minutes:     6.9 %
5 minutes:     8.4 %
7 minutes:     3.8 %
10 minutes:     11.2 %
17 minutes:     42.7 %
20 minutes:     8.3 %
30 minutes:     6.4 %
45 minutes:     1.7 %
60 minutes:     6.4 %
90 minutes:     1.8 %
120 minutes:     1.8 %

How much faster do you learn South American Spanish with Superlearning music?

This is how long it takes on average to learn South American Spanish words in the daily trainer using the long-term memory learning method:
 
1,000 = 16.5 hours
♫ + 1,000 = 11.2 hours
2,000 = 33.1 hours
♫ + 2,000 = 22.5 hours
3,000 = 49.7 hours
♫ + 3,000 = 33.8 hours
Time saved with Superlearning: 31.9%
 
1,000 words without Superlearning = 16.5 hours
1,000 words with Superlearning = 11.2 hours
★ Saved: 5.3 hours
 
2,000 words without Superlearning = 33.1 hours
2,000 words with Superlearning = 22.5 hours
★ Saved: 10.6 hours
 
3,000 words without Superlearning = 49.7 hours
3,000 words with Superlearning = 33.8 hours
★ Saved: 15.9 hours
 

Which devices are used for learning?


Windows PC:  34.4 %
Android phone:  22.9 %
iPhone:  17.2 %
Mac:  11.0 %
iPad:  7.2 %
Linux PC:  4.4 %
Android tablet:  2.8 %

Where do users learn South American Spanish?


At home 79.1 %
On the go 2.0 %
Both 18.7 %

 
Source of all learning statistics: South American Spanish online language course, with data from 5,168 South American Spanish learners.
 

 

If you have learned South American Spanish with 17 Minute Languages, you will have these advantages:


Build your career!

  • You will increase your professional opportunities now that you can speak South American Spanish more confidently.
  • You now have the skills to work in South America whenever you wish.

Meet new people!

  • Every new language opens a door to a new world for you.
    You will meet many new and interesting people!
    Who knows: maybe the love of your life speaks South American Spanish?
  • Are you in a bilingual relationship?
    You can impress your partner by speaking South American Spanish!

Unforgettable experiences!

  • Broaden your horizons as you travel to South America.
    If you can speak South American Spanish, your trip will become an unforgettable experience:
    Understanding the country and its people will become clearer to you.

Make more of your free time!

  • You will be able to watch movies in South American Spanish!
  • What a joy it is to be able to read a book in South American Spanish!

Stay in great mental shape!

  • Scientific studies have shown:
    Continued learning increases quality of life and life expectancy.
  • Train your brain!
    Research indicates that learning languages can help delay dementia and Alzheimer's.

 

 

Free South American Spanish trial version

 
Test the South American Spanish course for free
Test the South American Spanish course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 

 
South American Spanish long term memory learning method

 

The long-term memory learning method of 17 Minute Languages:
Learn and never forget


The South American Spanish long-term memory learning method is based on the latest findings from research on vocabulary learning.
 
You learn all the vocabulary of the South American Spanish course from the beginning and repeat it in a systematic way until it is stored in your long-term memory.
This way you will remember the vocabulary permanently.
learn South American Spanish with long term method
 
South American Spanish language course
 
The methodology for long-term retention is as follows:
 
  1. First thing on the following day you have to correctly translate this word.
  2. The program then waits for two days.
    On the third day you will be prompted by the same word again.
    You then have to translate it correctly.
  3. The program then waits 4 more days.
    On the seventh day you will be prompted by the same word yet again.
  4. The program then waits 8 more days.
    On the fifteenth day you will be prompted by the same word yet again.
  5. The program then waits a final 16 days.
    You have to correctly translate the word just one more time.

If you knew the word on each occasion, by this time you will never forget it!
It is permanently stored in your long-term memory.
(Important to know: if you forget the word to be learned on any occasion during the repetition phase, the repetition starts again.)
 
With this learning method, you will learn all of the vocabulary in this South American Spanish course.
New words will be added to your lessons every day.
Your vocabulary will grow rapidly.
 

Daily trainer for learning South American Spanish:
The quick-learning system


The daily trainer guides you through all the lessons of your language course on each learning day – according to your learning level.
 
Before each learning session, the course assesses your current knowledge level and methodically imparts all the educational material from the language course:
1
Vocabulary
Using numerous innovative test methods, you will learn and repeat the South American Spanish vocabulary until it is stored in your long-term memory.
You will be able to recall these words automatically as they are now stored in your long-term memory.
2
Words in long-term memory:
Upon completing the daily trainer, an overview is presented displaying all words that are now part of your long-term memory.
3
Add your own vocabulary:
You are interested in a certain topic but you can hardly find any vocabulary about it in your language course?
No problem!
You have the option of entering your own words with your translation into South American Spanish.
Your new words will then be entered and integrated in the daily trainer in the same way as the vocabulary contained in the course.
4
To keep the daily trainer exciting and innovative every day, these different learning topics are not treated in separate blocks, but are presented according to the subject matter and your learning level.
This keeps your daily learning experience interesting and makes you want to continue learning for a few minutes longer every time.
5
Texts, phrases and idioms
The vocabulary is broken down into themes, and you will learn sentences in the context of each theme from the many authentic set texts and dialogues.
Soon, you can look forward to reading books and watching films in South American Spanish in the original language.
6
Sentence construction trainer
With the help of the sentence construction trainer you will learn to build sentences in South American Spanish in a relaxed and creative way!
The program automatically corrects your work.
So you will quickly grasp how sentences are built in South American Spanish.
7
Verb trainer
It is the verbs that are at the heart of every language.
Here you will learn the most important verbs and their conjugated forms; you will also learn how to use the right tenses in South American Spanish.
8
Learn South American Spanish grammar:
The rules of the language are included in your daily trainer: with the help of clearly explained grammar chapters – illustrated by examples – you will learn South American Spanish grammar from scratch and according to a didactically meaningful system.

 
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South American Spanish insider learning community
 

17 Minute Languages' exclusive insider learning community


When you have completed your daily tasks you have the possibility to transfer your score online.
 
The leaderboard allows you to compare yourself with other hard-working learners.
Check out who is behind the top scores (of all courses).
Similar to a frequent flyer programme, the points in the course can also be redeemed for over 50 valuable rewards.
 
The more you learn, the more rewards you will earn!
Connect with others!
Share your knowledge and grow together with our insider learning community of 17 Minute Languages.
 
Find a tandem partner from South America and support and motivate each other while learning.
 
Make interesting friends with other South American Spanish learners or people from South America.
 
learn South American Spanish online

 

 

Free South American Spanish trial version

 
Free South American Spanish trial version
Test the South American Spanish course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 

 

Diverse activities that are enjoyable and captivating:


Variety is key to learning.
You will find a wide range of varied and appealing learning methods, visualisations and bonuses in your language course to encourage you to continue learning every day.
 
This course will motivate you to learn every day and you will be speaking fluent South American Spanish in no time.
learn South American Spanish with a variety of daily tasks
The course programme offers you new vocabulary based on a sophisticated system.
You practise the vocabulary repeatedly until you know it like the back of your hand.
The program is designed to grow as your knowledge grows.
Between repetitions, you'll encounter new words as part of diverse daily tasks.
varied learning methods for fluent South American Spanish
With varied learning methods such as illustrated vocabulary, multiple-choice questions, matching games, translation exercises and dictations, you are guaranteed lasting learning enjoyment.
points for all South American Spanish vocabulary you have learned
You will receive points for all the vocabulary you have learned - and the longer you learn, the more points you earn.
Clearly, earning points has no value if they can't be traded in for rewards.
That's why you can gradually exchange your collected points for valuable rewards.
South American Spanish course with detailed statistics
We have implemented detailed statistics that will tell you exactly how extensive your knowledge is in South American Spanish.
You can choose to compare your scores with other learners time and time again.
South American Spanish verb trainer
Verbs are at the heart of every language.
For your benefit, we have developed a verb trainer.
This training program will teach you frequently used verbs and all their tenses.
studying South American Spanish with everyday dialogues
Typical everyday dialogues are narrated by professional native speakers and set to music to give you that authentic feel of real situations you are very likely to encounter.
fluent South American Spanish with superlearning music
The popular Superlearning music is integrated into every language course to support relaxed learning of the new language.
(Of course you can also learn without this music.)
meditation practice to learn South American Spanish
After each day of learning, you have the option of deepening your relaxation with a guided meditation.
This means that each of your learning sessions ends in complete relaxation.
network with tandem partners
Be a member of our learning partner circle:
You have the opportunity to find learning or tandem partners to study together and to support and motivate each other.
course with South American Spanish grammar
During the course we will introduce you to South American Spanish grammar.
Step by step, the course introduces you to all the important rules of the language and gives you an understanding of the grammar with entertaining exercises.
 
 

 
South American Spanish

Learn South American Spanish 32.9% faster with Superlearning music


learn South American Spanish with Superlearning
Your learning will be accelerated by next-generation superlearning meditation music.
You'll encounter tunes that are sure to deeply calm you.
 
Within a very short time you will become very focused:
You will be completely calm, breathing slowly and deeply and be able to concentrate completely on the South American Spanish vocabulary.
 
You will also be able to concentrate on the South American Spanish course longer than without superlearning music, as you will be less distracted.
 
learn South American Spanish with meditation
The superlearning music includes 'binaural beats' (a sound wave) known for their health benefits: increased memory, relaxation and reduced anxiety.
 
It's essential to use headphones to fully enjoy the advantages.
 
You can use the superlearning music any time!
You might like to try it when you're working or studying for exams.
 
And of course you can switch the superlearning music off at any time, if you would prefer to learn without music.

 
Versatile dialogues and useful phrases for South American Spanish

Versatile dialogues and useful phrases


All words and dialogues have been recorded by a South American Spanish native speaker.
 
From the very beginning, you will learn clear, accent-free pronunciation and correct emphasis.
 
The texts and phrases were developed through the cooperation of a linguist and a South American Spanish native speaker.
 
In this course, you will learn how South American Spanish is really spoken in South America.
 

Content of texts and dialogues:


You will accompany the two main characters of the language course on their holidays and in their day-to-day lives at home in 42 different dialogues.
Alongside them, you'll come across key scenarios likely to occur during your vacations or while at home with your partner.
In the many dialogues provided, you will practice sentences that you can really use.
When you work with the dialogues provided in this course, you will improve your conversation skills day by day.
 
en
en-pe
Holidays in Cuba
Vacaciones en Cuba
Nice to meet you. My name is Carmen. Where are you from?
Encantada de conocerte, soy Carmen. ¿De dónde eres?
From Argentina. I was born in Buenos Aires.
De Argentina. Nací en Buenos Aires.
Welcome to Cuba. Are you here on holiday?
Bienvenido a Cuba. ¿Estás aquí de vacaciones?
Yes, I am. Do you live here?
Sí. ¿Vivís acá?
No, I come from South America.
No, yo soy peruana.
I am here on holiday, too.
También estoy aquí de vacaciones.
Bye.
Chau.
 
en
en-pe
At the hotel
En el hotel
Good evening. I am looking for a nice single room.
Buenas tardes. Busco una habitación individual que sea agradable.
No problem, we have lovely rooms upstairs with bathrooms. Is that okay?
Ningún problema. Tenemos arriba encantadoras habitaciones con baño. ¿Está bien?
Of course, that is great.
Desde luego, muy bien.
Excuse me, is there a television in the bed room?
Dígame, ¿hay televisión en el dormitorio?
Yes, we even have satellite television.
Sí, tenemos incluso televisión vía satélite.
There are approximately sixty channels.
Hay aproximadamente sesenta canales.
You also have a radio and you don't need to pay extra.
También tiene radio sin pagar extra.
 
en
en-pe
But this time Carmen forced him to come along with her at least for a day.
Pero esta vez lo obliga Carmen a acompañarla, aunque sea por un día.
They walk through the old town together.
Ambos pasean por la zona antigua.
This is the place where I spent most of my time when I was young.
Éste es el lugar donde más tiempo pasaba cuando era joven.
An art gallery?
¿Una galería de arte?
Yes, my aunt has started it.
Sí, la construyó mi tía.
She always sat in the tea room and wrote stories about the artists.
Siempre se la pasaba en el salón de té escribìendo historias sobre los artistas.
My mother gave guided tours.
Mi mama guiaba por aquí a grupos de turistas.
 
en
en-pe
He knows exactly how to get to the station.
Se sabe muy bien el camino hacia la estación.
From there, he just has to take the motorway straight to the airport.
Desde allí debe seguir derecho por la autopista hasta llegar al aeropuerto.
But first he has to go to the petrol station:
Pero primero debe ir a la estación de gasolina.
He doesn’t know which petrol he needs.
No sabe qué tipo de gasolina necesita su carro.
He asks the attendant at the petrol station.
Le pregunta al gasolinero.
Excuse me, which petrol do I need? Unleaded, Super unleaded or diesel?
Perdone, ¿qué tipo de combustibla necesita mi auto? ¿Normal, súper o diesel?
Let me look at the tank. I think you need unleaded petrol.
Déjeme mirar el tanque. Creo que necesita nafta sin plomo.
 
en
en-pe
The guy on the train
El hombre del tren
Carmen is on the train. She is going home for Christmas.
Carmen está sentada en el tren. Ella va a casa para la Navidad.
An elderly person sits next to her.
Una persona mayor está sentada junto a ella.
Are you on the train for a business trip?
¿Usted está en el tren por viaje de negocios?
No, I will visit my family over Christmas.
No, voy a pasar Navidad con mi familia.
That’s so nice! You can consider yourself lucky. I don’t have a family any more.
¡Qué lindo! Que suerte tiene Usted. Yo ya no tengo familia.
Are you a bachelor?
¿Es Usted soltero?
No. I fell in love over a hundred times in my life.
No. Me enamoré en mi vida cientos de veces.
 

Step by step, the verb trainer guides you through each verb and its various conjugations


 
At the heart of every language are the verbs.
You will begin with the most frequently used verbs and all their conjugated forms.
When you recognise and form verbs correctly, you have already learned the most important part of grammar and can now form meaningful sentences.
 
With the verb trainer, you will learn how to conjugate the most frequently used verbs, how to use the verbs in constructing sentences and apply the tenses correctly in South American Spanish.
 
When you master this you have already learned the essentials of South American Spanish grammar.
You will understand sentences and confidently have your first conversations in South American Spanish.
 
The verb trainer will systematically teach you all important verbs in all tenses within the first few days.
The playful exercises build on each other making it very easy for you to follow.
 
See how verbs are formed in South American Spanish here:
 
to have
tener
I have
yo tengo
you have
tú tienes
he has
él tiene
we have
nosotros tenemos
you have
vosotros tenéis
they have
ellos tienen
to be
ser
I am
yo soy
you are
tú eres
he is
él es
we are
nosotros somos
you are
vosotros sois
they are
ellos son
to be (estar)
estar
I am (estar)
yo estoy
you are (estar)
tú estás
he is (estar)
él está
we are (estar)
nosotros estamos
you are (estar)
vosotros estáis
they are (estar)
ellos están
to go
ir
I go
yo voy
you go
tú vas
he goes
él va
we go
nosotros vamos
you go
vosotros vais
they go
ellos van
can
poder
I can
yo puedo
you can
tú puedes
he can
él puede
we can
nosotros podemos
you can
vosotros podéis
they can
ellos pueden
you can (formal)
usted puede
to do
hacer
I do
yo hago
you do
tú haces
he does
él hace
we do
nosotros hacemos
you do
vosotros hacéis
they do
ellos hacen
I had
yo tenía
you had
tú tenías
he had
él tenía
we had
nosotros teníamos
they had
ellos tenían
I was
yo era
you were
tú eras
he was
él era
we were
nosotros éramos
you were
vosotros erais
I went
yo fui
you went
tú fuiste
he went
él fue
we went
nosotros fuimos
you went
vosotros fuisteis
they went
ellos fueron
you did
tú hiciste
he did
él hizo
we did
nosotros hicimos
you did
vosotros hicisteis
they did
ellos hicieron
I will have
yo tendré
you will have
tú tendrás
he will have
él tendrá
we will have
nosotros tendremos
you will have
vosotros tendréis
they will have
ellos tendrán
I will be
yo seré / estaré
you will be
tú serás /estarás
he will be
él será /estará
we will be
nosotros seremos /estaremos
you will be
vosotros seréis / estaréis
they will be
ellos serán /estarán
I will go
yo iré
you will go
tú irás
he will go
él irá
we will go
nosotros iremos
you will go
vosotros iréis
they will go
ellos irán
I will do
yo haré
you will do
tú harás
he will do
él hará
we will do
nosotros haremos
you will do
vosotros haréis
they will do
ellos harán
Is there ... ?
¿Hay...?
May I ... ?
¿Puedo...?
I need ...
Necesito...
Where is ... ?
¿Dónde está...?
What is ... ?
¿Qué es...?
How much is ... ?
¿Cuánto cuesta...?
I would like to have ...
Querría...
Can you ... ?
¿Puedes (tú)...?
Can you (formal) ... ?
¿Puede (usted)...?
          
 

South American Spanish grammar, clearly and simply explained


An application-oriented, detailed grammar is an essential part of the course and explains the grammar rules to you systematically, clearly and with many examples.
 
Explained step by step and vividly, the rules of the language become familiar to you. After only a short learning time, you will be able to form simple, correct South American Spanish sentences.
 
For every rule you will always find clear example sentences and well-arranged tables that not only deepen your grammar knowledge and reinforce what you have learned, but also expand your vocabulary.
 
For the grammar chapters, the daily trainer presents you with numerous easy-to-understand exercises that help you internalise the grammar rules quickly.
 
South American Spanish grammar: rules explained step by step

Grammar

The complete South American Spanish grammar is part of your course: every rule explained step by step, with new exercises every day.

South American Spanish sentence construction trainer


South American Spanish sentence building trainer
You will find the South American Spanish Sentence Construction Trainer integrated into your language course.
This program teaches you to form sentences in South American Spanish quickly and correctly.
 
This is how you practise sentence construction in South American Spanish:
 
You see a short sentence in South American Spanish broken down into its building blocks, the individual words.
Your task now is to put the individual words in the correct order.
 
You learn the vocabulary in the context of complete sentences and with each exercise you improve your sentence structure in South American Spanish.
 
You will learn South American Spanish even faster and become more confident in speaking every day.
 
 

South American Spanish conversation trainer


At the beginning of learning South American Spanish it is very important that you can start to form sentences quickly and have important phrases in South American Spanish at hand.
You can achieve this important foundation in a short time with the South American Spanish conversation trainer.
 
The conversation trainer is part of the South American Spanish course and teaches you sentences, sentence building blocks and phrases right from the start.
The topics are as follows:
 
  • greetings & farewells
  • small talk
  • introducing yourself
  • asking your first questions
  • talking about hobbies
  • reading labels, signs and tags
  • making orders at restaurants and coffee bars
  • ask for prices
  • book a room
  • make phone calls in South American Spanish
  • organise everything when travelling
  • appointments and dates
  • write e-mails
  • rent a car
  • travel by public transport
  • and much more!
South American Spanish conversation trainer

 

 
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One online course suitable for all your devices: laptop, tablet and smartphone


You can use the South American Spanish online course on all your devices and switch back and forth between them as you like.
 
The course can be used with any smartphone (Android, iPhone), any tablet (iPad, Android or Windows) and any computer running Windows (11, 10, 8, 7), Linux or macOS.
 
You can pick up where you left off, regardless of the device.
 

 
Practice South American Spanish in the morning on the train using your iPhone or Android smartphone.
You can pick up where you left off during your lunch break on your laptop, using Windows, Linux or on a Mac.
In the evenings, you can kick back in your favourite spot and learn while you relax, whether it's on your iPad, Windows or Android tablet.

Bonus: Additional Audio-Trainer


As an extra to the South American Spanish learning software you get the South American Spanish audio trainer.
 
The audio trainer teaches you in blocks of 5 minutes, which you can play manually or via autoplay function – ideal if you don't have a free hand.
You will be able to consolidate what you have learned and learn new words.
 
You can listen to the South American Spanish audio trainer on your mobile phone or run it on your PC.
 
To help you remember the words even better, we have added the superlearning music to the background of each track.
With the audio trainer you learn South American Spanish just by listening, almost without noticing, for example:
...when doing physical activity or riding a bike
...while driving
...while sitting comfortably on the sofa at home
...on the train or bus
...in between breaks or waiting periods

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Want to refresh your South American Spanish or expand your existing knowledge?


If you already know some South American Spanish and would like to expand your existing South American Spanish knowledge, you can take a placement test for South American Spanish right at the beginning of the language course.
You will then start learning at exactly the perfect point for you.
 
If you learned South American Spanish a long time ago, but have forgotten a lot of words, we recommend that you start at the very beginning.
 
You will move through the course quickly: for each word, you can quickly tag whether you already knew it or whether it is new to you.
 
Verbs, texts and grammar will be repeatedly shown to you throughout the course with new content.
You can decide for yourself at any time what else you would like to learn.
This way you only learn new things and quickly revise everything you might have forgotten.
 

Professionally recorded South American Spanish texts and vocabulary


All vocabulary and texts are spoken by a South American Spanish native speaker.
You can listen to and repeat each of the 1,300 words as well as the 42 dialogue texts as often as you'd like.
 
In all the learning methods and tests, the vocabulary and lines of text are played for you.
You constantly repeat the correct pronunciation.
 
You learn clear and accent-free pronunciation with the correct emphasis!
learn South American Spanish with native speakers

 

Free South American Spanish trial version

 
Free South American Spanish trial version
Test the South American Spanish course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 
 

You are protected by our money-back guarantee:


Test the language course without any risk.
If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price.
No questions asked.
 
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You get immediate access to the language course:


When you order the course and pay by credit card or PayPal, you get immediate access to your online course.
You only pay once – this is not a subscription model as is the case with other providers.
You can use your course for 10 years.
 
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What do our clients say
... regarding the learning methods of the language courses


"It speaks the words so I can hear pronunciation instead of just guessing how written words might sound.
I also like the multitude of ways the words are presented: written words, pictures, fill in the blank sentences, spoken dialogue, etc.
This allowed me to speak more authentically and to learn the words more thoroughly.
This is the best program I have used."
   (Ashley Crust)
 
"It is a more fun approach than other courses.
I like the repetition rhythm of words I do not know. I need a visual approach to support aural learning."
   (Andrea Matrosovs)
 
"I am very content with your language course and I really enjoy learning with it. I like the well-structured way of the course and the wide-ranging possibilities which make learning so much easier and varying as well. Besides I think it's great you can choose to listen to the language as often as you want to as well as being able to print the vocabulary on flashcards. In any case I would love to thank the experts who developed the course very much! It's fun to learn a new language with this course!"
   (Gillian Smith)
 
"Early days yet but ... I like the challenge created by the various ways of presenting the words / expressions presented in the learning process.
Both passive and active recall are interspersed following your own system and the dynamic variation keeps the experience 'fresh'.
I'm old and have a problem with short-term memory but I notice that the repetitions and 'recycling' are paying off.
Recognition is simple but recall of the target item from the English is slow. I'll get there in the end!
By combining this course (for vocabulary) with other input, I am making fair progress."
   (Piet Wade)
 
"The vocabulary trainer is just awesome!!! This is how you motivate people to learn!
Words have to be repeated until you spell them correctly.
Also, I think it's great being tested in both languages. Either one way or the other, it's up to you.
I'm pretty sure this is how you will remember your vocabulary! The texts are chosen very well, directly taken out of everyday life, very understandable for everyone, meaningful and very helpful for general use.
I also like being able to listen to the texts line by line and listening to the vocabulary particularly as often as you want to. This program is super easy to handle. Thumbs up!"
   (Doro Graham)
 

What our clients say
... about the long term memory learning method


"I've been mostly impressed by the long-term method for learning new vocabulary, since I didn't expect to know the vocabulary after a pretty long break. The explanation of the psychological backgrounds and the systematics of the memory performance respectively makes the learning methods much more comprehensible."
   (Scott Wilkinson)
 
"I've been using this language course for 4 months intensively. I think it's really convenient having the possibility to repeat the vocabulary regularly with the long-term memory learning method. I really enjoy this program for it keeps asking until the correlate word is typed in correctly. Moreover the digital speech of the respective vocabulary is also great."
   (Gautam Kumars)
 
"I was especially amazed by learning with the long-term method. The recordings of the entire vocabulary and dialogues sound very natural and realistic since they were all spoken by native speakers. Putting it in a nutshell, it's a well-made language course."
   (Marcus Großkautz)
 
"The long-term memory learning method for keeping vocabulary in long-term memory is, in my opinion, particularly efficient. Thereby you are developing ambition which keeps you going. Also the pages which hide the vocab are tremendously good to get a quick overview and are very suitable to repeat in fast track. I find the displaying of the last seven wrong inputs in the long-term memory learning method very supportive."
   (Frank Collins)
 
"I really really like the vocabulary training method. Here, I'm especially using the long-term memory learning method. I mostly prefer multiple choice and input. This method makes me build up on my vocabulary knowledge quickly. I'm able to connect proper spelling as well as the right pronunciation by the audio output. To get a quick learning success this is essential to me.
The distinct lessons are prepared well and are really easy to access. Here it's especially useful having the possibility playing the particular sequences."
   (Lauren Grey)
 
"I'd learned this language already basically before but I could hardly remember anything about my basics, nevertheless I was able to reaccess the language. For this I'm sure the clear and logical structure of the language course is crucial and also the opportunity to operate within the program in so many different ways."
   (Jean-Baptiste Novak)
 
"Every day before I go to sleep I'm practising my vocabulary with the long-term memory learning method. By purchasing your software I've made a good decision since it's fun learning and gives me a sense of achievement most of the time. As far as I'm concerned this course enhanced my linguistic knowledge because its design is varying. Another great advantage is the course being suitable for all kinds of operating systems. This is what I really like about it since I'm a Linux user and therefore limited concerning software."
   (Chris Worthingham)
 
"I really do like learning using the long term memory learning method. Using the PC is much simpler than writing manually. Moreover using the PC is much more efficient since you cannot cheat yourself - The system is correcting every single mistake also including emphasis which are also registered. Storing the different levels makes repeating the vocabulary and the texts based on the flashcard principle possible and thereby more effective. Learning foreign languages has become a hobby to me - for me, personally, it is not only learning by heart but a leisure pursuit."
   (Emily Snyder)
 
"I liked the logical structure of my language course. The dialogues are easy to follow and very comprehensible. The further possibilities which can be chosen to learn vocabulary by different styles and ways both verbally and written are very well-suited for keeping them in the long-term memory. Even after several months they are still available. My basic understanding of languages has been broadened by this course."
   (Anthony Hockner)
 
"I find the logical and neat outline very appealing. I'm also motivated by the long term memory learning method which makes it easy for me to live up to the learning success of the day before and gets me started over quickly. I've already bought the beginner's course and my experiences with the long term memory learning method are good. You can virtually follow the continuing progress the team is working on - this is what I really like since they give me the feeling that I'm taken seriously when I hand in some suggestions for improvement and changes."
   (Agatha Low)
 
"It's very beneficial being able to organize your individual schedule and also being able to print out the entire course. The variety of the teaching materials is also great.
When it comes to learning vocabulary by using the long term memory learning method you only decide once how long you would like to learn per day. Once you've decided on how long you want to learn a day, this will be happening automatically afterwards. So, once you get started you will pull through.
This is also very helpful when having a hard time with motivation. Being able to decide on your own how long you want to learn makes this course "feasible"."
   (Henry Smalls)
 

Customer reviews
... about the daily trainer


"I enjoy the daily exercise program because it's easy to work on and it's varying. Mostly I use the long term memory learning method and the quick repetition. This course allows me to continue my studies on a daily basis and I feel really really motivated to learn another language."
   (Jason Big)
 
"I find the daily exercises very encouraging. Having the possibility to exchange information with others and also motivate each other online helps me stay motivated. In general the program is designed logically and very comprehensible. "
   (Mason Spooner)
 
"The daily exercises are the greatest thing about this learning software. In this way I'm able to learn in a structured way. Thereby, I can learn both the vocabulary training and text exercises quickly and continuously. Moreover I'm convinced by the different methods of vocabulary training and different learning methods. Above all the text input and the automatic testing of your knowledge gives me a quick and really good result."
   (Chris Osborne)
 
"I like the interval repetition, the division in levels and the monitor how much time is left to achieve a level, I like the reward system, when it is possible to get other courses in other languages, I like the meditation music."
   
 
"I am given the possibility to determine the learning rate myself. The daily exercises are giving me the pressure necessary I need to do them.
Apparently different brain areas are getting activated by different learning methods of the program. In my own case, the learning success seems to be lasting."
   (Craig Miller)
 
"To me the daily exercises are awesome and be given the possibility to continue right where I stopped by the repetition.
Not a day goes by without me working with the program and working on my vocabulary knowledge at least.
Within almost 100 days I've stored more than 1000 words in the long term memory.
I would like to thank you so much for this course. I'm enjoying it so much and it really helps me stay on track."
   (Victoria Statham)
 
"The daily exercises learning method seems very effective. It gives you a well-structured schedule that guides you through the program.
And if there is time left you could additionally use further training methods."
   (Gunther Rummel)
 
"I especially enjoy the daily exercises since they really enhance the quality of learning new languages. I'll try learning a new language every year. I also like being constantly encouraged by the program and getting learning tips. Without the learning tips it would definitely take me longer to learn a language and also the feeling of success wouldn't be as huge (as it is now)."
   (Claudia Sawitsch)
 

What our clients say
... in regard to structure and content of the programme


"I like being drilled - and measured against A1/A2 proficiency. I also like the dialogs. I go back over them again and again. (Occasionally the dialog translations are not real accurate but they do give the meaning.) After reading dialogs, I will also type them into my own document, give me a good practice writing. I also like the dictation."
   (Ira Lund)
 
"I appreciate the course's systematic regarding the structure, the clarity regarding the titles you can click on.
I also like being able to print out whatever I like and having the correcting aid at my disposal. It's very beneficial having the opportunity to listen to the appropriate vocabulary. This course is definitely meeting my expectations!"
 
"This course has broadened my vocabulary knowledge tremendously.
For me personally, listening to texts and thereby improving my own pronunciation was particularly helpful. Of course this is really motivating, helpful and is giving me a feeling of getting more and more confident when communicating with native speakers. The method by which you acquire vocabulary is excellent - at the same time it's a fantastic exercise to train my brain."
   (Bill Green)
 
"I like the learning units being split in small very achievable units. The vocabulary being taught is very applicable especially for beginners - that's what I really like since I want to learn this language only on a "vacation" kind of level. Additionally I want to point out the learning monitoring and the opportunity given to print out the vocabulary which makes learning a lot easier for me."
   (Mark Curtis)
 
"The lessons are very versatile. This program also provides the possibility to print out cards which I think is very crucial. Since we're getting ready to move these lessons are great to get prepared.
This course is great!"
   (Tess Carlson)
 
"The listening examples are suitable for the daily use and are worth learning.
Within a short period of time I acquired essential vocabulary which encouraged me to keep going.
In addition the recording is realistic, comprehensible and I as a student was given the chance to get an impression what feeling for language means."
   (Chester Fields)
 
"I'm very pleased with this course and it helps a lot with my studies. This course is especially helpful when it comes to learning vocabulary and a proper pronunciation. I'm pretty sure I would have given up learning this language if it wasn't for this course. I like the lessons being short and therefore clear. Also the flashcards which can be printed out are great for taking with you and learn whenever I feel like studying."
   (Holly Wilkinson)
 
"I'm really motivated by the short and not too challenging lessons. They encourage me to hang in there because they are easy to process by the self-learning principle. I really like the versatile testing options. Each term or sentence can be repeated - this way the pronunciation can be memorized much better."
   (Christen Nixon)
 
"I was positively surprised by the many lessons. The lessons aren't stuffed full and contain an appropriate amount of vocabulary. The dialogue texts are well-chosen and the basic vocabulary is extensive.
The flash cards which can be printed are a good learning method - it really worked out for me."
   (Nicki Chestnut)
 

What our clients say
... about the price/performance ratio of the language courses


"What I like most about the course is the long term memory learning method. This way it's possible to learn vocabularies which you consider to be essential. Moreover I was surprised by the price... I think it is a very fair price! Kudos to you!"
   (Sebastian White)
 
"I would like to thank you for the excellent price/performance ratio. "
   (George Murphy)
 
"The price/performance ratio is amazing. Other courses which are comparable are much more expensive!"
   (Andrew Drake)
 
"I've tried bunches of language courses and this one is the best so far! The price-performance ratio is absolutely justifiable. The course's navigation is easy to handle whereas the course is both visually and acoustically orientated. This way learning is easy and progress can be seen very soon. This course is highly recommendable - especially for beginners."
   (Daniel Robinson)
 
 

And after A1/A2, your South American Spanish journey continues:
Advanced course (B1/B2) · Business course (B2–C2) · Proficiency vocabulary (C1/C2)
– all included in the South American Spanish complete package below!

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Here's a summary of what's included in the South American Spanish language course:
  • Learn over 1,300 words with the unique long-term memory learning method and acquire a solid South American Spanish basic vocabulary.
     
    If you choose the South American Spanish complete package, you'll learn over 5,000 words.
  • You will be given countless phrases and texts grouped by themes.
    You will learn the words in context and in whole sentences.
  • You'll be provided with new exercises each day that incorporate grammar to enrich your language skills.
  • The daily trainer provides you with exercises according to your learning level and speed, in order to achieve the highest possible learning efficiency.
  • Thanks to the verb trainer, which is also presented to you as part of the daily trainer, you will learn how to conjugate the most common verbs and how to apply the tenses in South American Spanish.
  • With the help of the sentence construction trainer, you will be taught the sentence structure in South American Spanish in a playful way.
    Soon you will be able to form correct sentences in South American Spanish.
  • The conversation trainer provides you with an easy and successful introduction to the language.
    You will learn simple sentences and useful expressions.
    Beginners in particular will quickly be able to have basic conversations.
  • In the 17 Minute Languages' learning community, you can exchange ideas and make new friends with other highly motivated learners of your chosen foreign language as well as native speakers from South America.
  • Adapted to suit every learner, effective learning methods provide immense enjoyment in learning.
  • The course requires no prior installation and is particularly user-friendly.
  • Latest version – the South American Spanish language course was completely revised in 2026.
  • One-off payment, no subscription.
    You get access for 10 years.
  • For Windows / Linux / macOS / iPhone / Android smartphones / iPad / Android tablets / Windows tablets.

 
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Rapid progress:

This software program will make learning South American Spanish fun and easy at breathtaking speed.
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Sophisticated software:

We first released this software in 2002.
Our team of developers carefully updates it every year, focusing intently on the details.
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Diverse daily assignments:

Varied daily tasks and a huge selection of learning methods will motivate you to continue learning every day.
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Unique learning methods:

With the long-term memory learning method and daily tasks tailored to you, you will learn South American Spanish in record time.
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