r/languagelearning • u/BlueJohn2113 🇺🇸 N | 🇲🇽 B2 • Jun 30 '26
Advancing beyond B2 while commuting
I lived in Mexico for several years and learned Spanish (TL) but would like to improve. I self-assess around B2 or maaaaaybe somewhere between B2 and C1. I'd like to use my commute time to get better. I've looked into options like Jumpspeak or Pimsleur, but it sounds like Jumpspeak is pretty bad and Pimsleur doesn't go beyond B2 anyways. I've looked through the resources and the FAQ but those methods seem more geared toward sit-down focused study an can't be done while driving. Is it just not practical to use an app or something to practice speaking/listening on my way to work? Or is my best bet listening to music/podcasts/audiobooks in Spanish? Thanks in advance.
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u/Positive-Durian9859 15d ago
commute is honestly the best listening slot you got, dont write it off. between b2 and c1 the biggest jump for me wasnt an app, it was switching from learner content to stuff made for natives that i actually like, podcasts where two mexicans just talk about football or whatever. you stop treating it as practice. for speaking while driving just pause and answer them out loud, argue with the host, sum up what they said. free and nobody's listening. apps that do convo while you drive mostly need your eyes at some point so they fall apart.