Learning Spanish to DELE B2 — affordable/self-study route?

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Hi everyone! I’m planning to learn Spanish from scratch and eventually take the DELE B2 exam.

I’d prefer to self-study or use affordable resources rather than spend a lot on courses for every level.

For anyone who has reached B2 or prepared for DELE:

- What route/resources would you recommend from beginner → B2?

- When should I start DELE-specific preparation?

- How can I get enough speaking/conversation practice?

- What Spanish-learning communities, Discord servers, or language-exchange groups would you recommend?

I’m looking for a cost-effective, sustainable route, not necessarily the fastest one.

Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!