eHOW site: http://www.ehow.com/how_7723658_learn-spanish-chicago.html Do not forget to write in Spanish in your notebooks. Keep it separate at the back or in a separate notebook. Date the work you do and then correct later in time. Don't correct it all at once. Wait until you have enough words, phrases, or passages. If it is always the same mistake(s), note it in time. You may be suffering from a lack of vocabulary as well. A notebook will allow you to realise your level, your mistakes, and obviously your successes. This may take time, but try working with Spanish when you have the time. Cheers! Happy writing!