Before you being learning Spanish you need to evaluate several different things. For example what is the reason for learning Spanish? Is it to go on a trip to South America, is it for business purposes? The reasons for learning Spanish, will determine what is the best way to learn Spanish. If you’re looking to learn the language for purely recreational purposes than you can skip the learning process altogether and just get yourself a little booklet that has the most important sentences in it. If you’re serious about learning the language and will use it in your everyday work environment then you should consider more serious approaches such as the immersion courses or private classes. The choice is yours.