Learning Spanish is a good way of improving your communication skills. If you want to be an effective conversationalist, you should learn other languages and Spanish is one of the most rewarding ones for that purpose. Many people have already recognized the key benefits of learning Spanish and are seeking ways to successfully become bi-lingual. However, some people appear to be eager and dynamic for the first few months of their language studies and then their motivation level slowly declines and their enthusiasm is weakened. If you are serious about learning Spanish, you must try not to give in to boredom. Here are some effective tips on how to keep your enthusiasm alive and ignited while learning Spanish:

1. Motivate yourself by constantly recalling the potential benefits obtained from being fluent in Spanish. One of the many benefits enjoyed by people studying Spanish is the opportunity for wide conversation. Another advantage is the ability to apply for a job which involves communicating with people in Spanish speaking communities.

2. Consider volunteering to teach 'English as a Second Language' to native Spanish speakers, so that you teach English while you are also learning Spanish. Once involved you will be very motivated to continue your own studies. Discuss with local organizations and local authority representatives what areas in your locality need volunteers for ESL teachers.

3. Monitor your progress. You must constantly check your proficiency status. Determine the progress of your course by monitoring your performance monthly. If you opted to use a particular software for studying Spanish, then make maximum use of any testing features. Good results from your monthly checking will spur you on and enable you to maintain your enthusiasm.

4. Lighten up the process of learning. Obtain some Spanish music on CD or DVD and let it sooth your mood in the background or take a break and play some really exhilarating Spanish Flamenco.

Don't let any one factor negatively affect your interest in learning Spanish. Be strategic and look for ways to eliminate the possibility of losing interest. Your motivation and enthusiasm are both key. Without either of them, it is not possible to successfully learn the Spanish language.

Most of all, enjoy the learning process. It won't be too long before you become sufficiently conversant with Spanish that you begin to find greater enjoyment in your new found abilities, and even start to look forward to the forthcoming lessons. You will then be reaping the fruits of your labor. Then finally, once fluent, you will be able to apply for new jobs and socially interact with Spanish speaking people without having to worry about language. The more languages you learn the better and learning Spanish is a good start.