30-Day Spanish Speaking Plan: From Silence to Conversations
A day-by-day 30-day plan to start speaking Spanish: 15 minutes a day of situations, phrases and real conversations, with weekly goals.
By Ayoub Farid · · 2 min read
Thirty days won't make you fluent, but they can take you from "I can't say anything" to having short, real conversations. This plan needs 15 minutes a day, mostly spent speaking out loud.
How each day works
- 2 min: review yesterday's corrections.
- 10 min: speak (conversation or roleplay).
- 3 min: write down one thing to fix tomorrow.
Week 1: You and your world
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greetings and your name (greetings) |
| 2 | Where you're from, where you live |
| 3 | Your job or studies |
| 4 | Your family (family vocabulary) |
| 5 | What you like (gustar) |
| 6 | Full introduction, out loud |
| 7 | Free chat about yourself |
Goal: a 1-minute introduction without stopping.
Week 2: Ordering and paying
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 8 | Ordering coffee (guide) |
| 9 | Numbers and prices |
| 10 | Restaurant phrases |
| 11 | Special requests |
| 12 | Shopping |
| 13 | Café roleplay with a twist |
| 14 | Free chat about food |
Goal: order and pay without switching to English.
Week 3: Getting around and the past
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 15 | Asking for directions |
| 16 | Understanding the answer |
| 17 | Transport phrases |
| 18 | Past tense: what you did yesterday |
| 19 | Past tense: your weekend |
| 20 | Directions roleplay |
| 21 | Tell a short story |
Goal: tell what you did yesterday in 5 sentences.
Week 4: Real conversations
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 22 | Small talk openers |
| 23 | Keeping the conversation going |
| 24 | Plans with ir a |
| 25 | Family call rehearsal (abuela) |
| 26 | Doctor or emergency phrases |
| 27 | Opinions: creo que… |
| 28 | 5-minute free chat |
| 29 | Talk to a real person |
| 30 | Celebrate and record yourself |
Goal: a 5-minute conversation, and one with a real person.
Follow the plan with Lolo
Lolo's situations line up with this plan: café in Mexico City, directions in Madrid, call with abuela, doctor visit and free chat. Daily calls, a live transcript, gentle fixes and a streak to keep you going. See 15 minutes a day and how to learn Spanish fast.
Frequently asked questions
Can I really speak Spanish after 30 days?
You can have simple conversations about yourself, food, directions and your week.
What if I miss a day?
Continue the next day. Don't miss two in a row.
Is 15 minutes a day enough?
For this plan, yes, as long as most of it is spent speaking out loud.
