“Well, you’ve got to make friends with Mexicans who don’t speak English!” I say. But when most of your Mexican friends are pretty good English speakers, it limits your ability and your will to practice Spanish. Sure, your Mexican friends might tell you — in perfect English — all about “typical Mexican life.” I see evidence of this in the comments section often. I had to get all the things done I wanted to do — you guessed it — with people who didn’t speak English. But if you really want to learn Spanish, try seeking out people who don’t speak your language.