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This course in Spanish is designed for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Spanish with confidence. Aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it can also be used by anyone wanting to brush up existing knowledge or refresh rusty language skills for a holiday or business trip.
Complete Spanish is a comprehensive language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level. This ebook just features text. An ebook + audio edition is also available with the ISBN 9781444154726. The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language, practice and skills to communicate with confidence. -Maps from A1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages -25 learning units plus taking it further section -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Spain -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Spanish -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
Learn the basics of the Spanish language with this easy-to-use guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America's most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effeciveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black and white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon with to build their language skills.
Do you want to have more meaningful conversations in Spanish? Do you want to feel comfortable in a variety of situations? Based on authentic texts, such as songs, poems, and conversations between native speakers, this course will help you improve and build upon the language you already have so that you develop your skills to a level where you can enjoy communicating in Spanish. Incorporating information about the culture, history and geography of Spain and its influence on the language, you will be introduced to the more advanced points of Spanish grammar, as well as more colloquial language, and develop your vocabulary so you can express your opinion on a number of topics, as well as react to other people's opinions. What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of Enjoy Spanish you will have increased your capacity to understand the spoken and written language, and furthered your ability to communicate with Spanish speakers, orally and in writing. This course aims to take you to a solid intermediate level. You will reach an Advanced Low to Mid level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines / B2 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Is this course for me? If you already know some Spanish and want to take it further, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the post-beginner classroom. What do I get? A coursebook with over two hours of audio on CD that features: - 12 units that cover more complex situations than your basic tourist scenarios - Carefully levelled and sequenced material - a solid path to build up your knowledge - Authentic texts, such as poems, songs, excerpts and conversations to present the language - Learn through the Discovery Method which helps you notice and retain the language you learn - Learn to learn - tips and advice on becoming a better language learner - Easy to use workbook format. What else can I use to learn Spanish? If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Spanish: 9781444174922 If you want a comprehensive Beginner to Intermediate course, you should try our Complete Spanish: 9781444177244 Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Learn Spanish with the most convenient and effective guide from McGraw-Hill’s bestselling Step-by-Step Series It has been proven that the fastest way to learn any language is through a solid grounding in basic grammar and a mastery of high-frequency vocabulary. This approach provides the confidence and tools necessary to understanding and practicing new languages quickly and easily. Combining the bestselling Easy Spanish Step-by-Step and Advanced Spanish Step-by-Step in one volume, The Complete Spanish Step-by-Step introduces you to the most essential structures, verbs, and vocabulary, then will gradually lead you to a mastery of the Spanish language. Numerous exercises help chart your progress, while engaging readings let you hone your skills in everyday contexts. Unique digital support online and via an app., include: · Flashcards for 3,000 vocabulary items with text-to-speech audio · Audio recordings of almost 2,500 answers · Listening practice with 37 passages spoken by native speakers Whether learning on your own or in a classroom setting, The Complete Spanish Step-by-Step will quickly guide you from novice to near-fluent speaker.
A proven grammar-based approach that gets you communicating in Spanish with confidence, right away Easy Spanish Step by Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. Grammatical rules and concepts are clearly explained in order of importance, and more than 300 verbs and key terms are introduced on the basis of frequency. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help learners quickly build their Spanish speaking and comprehension prowess.
Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Spanish? Master Spanish grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Spanish Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By studying and practicing Spanish grammar you'll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Spanish with clarity and ease. What will I learn? The Spanish Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a comprehensive range of the most useful and frequent grammar and vocabulary in Spanish. You can follow along unit by unit, or dip in and dip out to address your weak areas. As you progress, you will be introduced to new vocabulary and combine it with the grammar to complete extensive exercises. You will then practice the language through authentic reading and writing practice. You will achieve a solid upper intermediate level* of Spanish grammar. Is this course for me? The Spanish Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook can be used as a standalone course or as a complement to any other Spanish course. It offers extensive practice and review of essential grammar points and vocabulary and skills building. The personal tutor element points out exceptions and gives tips to really help you perfect your Spanish. What do I get? This Spanish workbook offers a range of clear and effective learning features: -200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points -Unique visuals and infographics for extra context and practice -Personal tutor hints and tips to help you to understand language rules and culture points -Learn to learn section offers tips and advice on how to be a good language learner 25 short learning units each contain: -communication goals to guide your studies -grammar explanations with extensive exercises -vocabulary presentations and activities -reading and writing sections to consolidate your learning *This workbook maps from Novice High to Advanced Mid level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages) and from A2 Beginner to B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. What other courses are available? For further study and practice, see Get Started in Spanish (ISBN 9781444174922) and Complete Spanish: Teach Yourself (ISBN 9781444177244). Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Go from beginner’s Spanish to mastery with this single, comprehensive guide! Experts agree: the quickest route to learning a language—from beginner to advanced—is through a solid grounding in grammar and well-crafted exercises that reinforce lessons in vocabulary, essential structures. This premium resource combines two bestsellers, Easy Spanish Step-by-Step and Advanced Spanish Step-by-Step into one easy-to-use guide. Following a series of logically interconnected “steps,” you’ll progress from the basics and essential structures to more advanced concepts that govern how Spanish is spoken and written—including the use of preterit and imperfect tenses, commands, the present and past subjunctive, idiom, and much, much more. Complete Spanish Step-by-Step brings you: • Two bestselling books in one convenient, easy-to-use guide • Unique “building block” approach to mastering essential grammar, verbs, and vocabulary • Tools to help you begin speaking Spanish almost immediately • Audio recordings of answers to 150 exercises via the exclusive McGraw-Hill Language Lab app • Exercises to help test and measure your progress, and more
The perfect guide to help you maximize your Spanish language learning experience and document your journey to fluency. This book contains six months of daily journaling and includes 26 weekly reviews. Manage your goals, use spaced repetition to review previously studied verbs, words, and cognates. Document your achievements and those nagging questions. "An excellent resource for anyone studying Spanish and something I highly recommend. What I love most is the way this book "holds your hand" throughout the entire journey of learning a language, through the good days and the bad. It speeds up the process and makes the challenge ahead easier. I'm delighted Dan has made this excellent resource available for all of us to benefit from. It's very clever and clearly written by someone who truly understands what it takes to succeed at learning Spanish." - Paul, author and creator of Spanish with Paul (www.spanishwithpaul.com) Practice What You Are Learning! This guidebook will encourage you to practice every day what you are learning. As a language learner, it will help you to see the overall task of learning Spanish on a daily basis by helping you measure your progress in nearly every facet of the language learning process. It will remind you of the size and scope of the marathon of learning a language and helps you pace yourself properly. Set and Meet Goals! This guidebook will help you become accountable to yourself and your own goals. It will become a daily reminder of the tasks you need to complete to achieve your goal of learning Spanish. It encourages a daily disciplined approach to study. Master Irregular Verbs! This guidebook provides you a ready reference to memorize and practice the top 16 irregular verbs. Conquer Fear! This guidebook helps you to confront some of the things that cause fear in most students. It is designed to help you track the questions that you may have and to track the goals you have not yet met. Find Motivation! This guidebook helps you to find and document your big reasons why you are studying Spanish and keep those goals in front of you. It will help you track the incremental progress you have made which in turn will increase confidence and motivation. Over 750 Cognates Included! Expand your vocabulary overnight with over 750 English-Spanish cognates as you learn 29 cognate rules. Practice each cognate by creating a sentence using that new cognate. 500 Most Frequent Spanish Words! Learn the 500 most frequently used Spanish words and document when you have acquired them. 100 Most Common Spanish Verbs! Learn the 100 most common Spanish regular verbs and document when you have acquired them. 33 Most Common Irregular Spanish Verbs! Learn the 33 most common Spanish irregular verbs and document when you have learned them. 16 Most Common Irregular Spanish Verbs in the most common tenses. Learn the top 16 Spanish irregular verbs. The entire Spanish conjugation system is at your fingertips in this journal. Master each tense with the Master Quick Glance system. Six months of daily journaling is available in this book including weekly reviews. Manage your goals, used spaced repetition to review previously studied verbs, words, and cognates. Document your achievements and those nagging questions. This is the guide you need if you are studying Spanish.
