Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Gibbs Smith (March 1, 2010)
Language: English, Spanish
ISBN-10: 142360749X
ISBN-13: 978-1423607496
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.3 x 7.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
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I am taking Spanish this semester, and one of the things our professor recommended was making flash cards. So I asked him about this book before buying it, and all he really said was there was no such thing as a bad spanish book. What I like about it is it kind of combines the idea of the flash cards with picture aids and pronunciations, which is the hardest thing to pick up on when learning a new language, that and the tones. While there's a lot MORE to learning Spanish, such as gender roles with words, placement, the/a/an/some - una/unas etc., and the turnaround in the sentencing; that their descriptive words come after a noun for example. El Casa roja = The red house. Anyways, this book is basically not for learning how to speak Spanish or learning the basics of the language and its set up as much as it is to learn how to memorize certain sentences and phrases and HOW to SAY them, which is very helpful if, say, you know someone who speaks only spanish or you are going on a trip. It's helpful as an additive to me, taking Spanish, with help in getting the pronunciation and tones down, which so far has been my hardest part, so I give it 5 stars. But if you are picking it up thinking you're going to learn to speak Spanish from this guide, it's not for that. It's just a simple translation guide, as it says, with fun visuals. Highly recommended! :)
Taking Spanish class but everything is read and write. But for what ever reason on the Test you have to record yourself talking in Spanish. I have trouble pronouncing some of the words. if you don't say it clearly and proper.. points take off your test. sheech so i order this to help me on my college language road. The little book is so funny but it works! I remembering how to pronounce words better and i use it as a quick reference when i am in a pinch. Thank you Mike Ellis. I'm now taking Spanish II.
I would recommend this to anyone especially interested in learning Spanish....not nearly comprehensive enough as a stand alone aid...but what a wonderful and silly way to get a quasi decent exposure to pronunciation
I know a bit of Spanish and found this book a fun way to refresh my skills. You can't go wrong with a selection from this language learning series. We are great fans. I'm planning to give these to my junior high school age nieces and nephews for Christmas. I think the books are fun enough to build their interest in learning a foreign language. Well done!
What a great language learning companion!! Perfect for easily learning commonly used phrases and words!Planning on buying all of the languages!
I thought this was an interesting way to learn Spanish. It is in simple enough terms. I ordered it for German too.
A funny gift to give someone who is learning Spanish, it's a quick way to get familiar with the language but don't expect to learn the language solely using this book.
This is a great way to use mnemonics to help imprint some common phrases. I brought it to school where I tach science and my middle schoolers like using it too.
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