Apps have revolutionized the way you learn Spanish. You no longer need to wait until you have some free time to sit in front of a book or a computer, and make painfully slow progress. If you have an iPhone, an iPod or an iPad, you can access your Spanish lessons wherever you are, at any time. That means fast progress.

It means, too, the ability of learning the Spanish language while you do other tasks, from traveling to work to relaxing in the tub.

Learning the Spanish language with apps is entertaining, with the good ones at least. Good apps encourage you to learn further, and help you master speaking and understanding.

So what makes a Spanish learning app good? Which features should it contain?

Good Spanish apps are put together by professional language teachers. They include a substantial number of audio files, all of which must be recorded by native speakers. Whether you purchase an app with a Spanish conversation course, a grammar guide, kids’ lessons, games, quizzes or exam help, it must contain audio files. Without them, your listening and speaking skills will not benefit, only your reading skills will.

Other essential features in an app are: Spanish transcripts of all the recorded material, and English translations so you don’t have to consult a dictionary. It should also be content-rich, easy to navigate and visually attractive.

With so many Spanish language courses to choose from, access to free samples before you purchase the app is of great assistance. Unfortunately, many app creators do not offer you the chance to play with the content before you part with your money, but the best do.

On top of all these features, a good Spanish app will give you a link to the course producer, the chance to email your technical questions, and will offer you periodic upgrades.

I have created for you my Spanish Podcasts for Beginners App with these and many other components: new mp3s or videos on a weekly basis; Spanish transcripts of all the content including dialogs, vocabulary glossaries, grammar lessons, and exercises with their solutions; on and offline playing, and more.

At www.spanish-bookworld.com I’ve set up a free Spanish language course with online lessons, downloadable mp3s and videos, kids’ lessons and language learning articles.

The online lessons have five sections: dialog, flashcards, grammar, pronunciation and numbers.

The online lessons, mp3s and videos all include learning material, speaking exercises and listening drills. They’ve all been recorded by native Spanish speakers.

This free Spanish course is available to you right now. Hope you like it! Below are some snapshots from the course.