Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish by Joseph J. Keenan
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Book Reviews of Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish
Book Review: Must Buy for Learning Spanish.
Summary: 5 Stars
Usually I don't write reviews, but this book is that good. If you are on the intermediate level and need that boost into near fluency, this is definitely the book. It covers a ride array of topics to do that. Really, no matter how much I write about how great this book is, it will not do it justice. Buy it now.
Here are some books I have found especially useful in cleaning up my Spanish.
1001 Pitfalls of Spanish
Breaking Out of Beginners Spanish
Spanish Pronouns and Prepositions
Spanish Verb Tenses
I guarantee when you get through these four books and have fully absorbed and practice the contents within. You will feel very confident about your skills.
Book Review: Esta Bien
Summary: 5 Stars
In today's multi-cultural world, I think everyone should be bi or even tri-lingual. Of course, for us in the States, Spanish is a natural second language since there are so many native Spanish speakers in this country. Though not for beginners since it does require the reader to know the mechanics of the language, this book will teach the intermediate speaker how to actually communicate in Spanish. The author doesn't just teach you a series of idioms, but explains the reasons behind how and why to use them: It also clears up tricky distinctions between words. By learning Keenan's simple tricks, you will quickly gain fluency in conversational Spanish, and sound less like a hapless "Gringo."Book Review: Great as a reference, too!
Summary: 5 Stars
As a Spanish teacher, I know I can't expect my students to really be motivated to seek out their Spanish errors and correct them. This text is great, because it allows me to remind them of possible pitfalls AS THEY LEARN the lesson the first time around. If you're a motivated Spanish student, YES, BUY THIS BOOK!
You will absolutely hear the mistakes in many classrooms (sometimes from the teachers!), and that will help you to remember not to make the error yourself.
I would say this text will go along well with any Spanish text out there. It is definitely aimed toward high school and older, I'd say. For the younger students, give Flip Flop Spanish a shot!
Book Review: Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish
Summary: 5 Stars
My personal thanks to Joseph Keenan for this book, which has been most helpful and invaluable to me. If you are looking for a step-by-step guide to the nuances of grammar, this is not it! :o) This is an entertaining cultural guide to the language! It is funny, which helps me to remember the material presented. Another plus for this book is that the author goes to great pains to teach you how not to slip up, sound stupid, or unintentionally offend. Joseph Keenan remembers what it was like to be the gringo struggling with the language, and plays the part of the fluent friend you wish you had with you on that last trip to Latin America! Thanks Joseph!!!Book Review: A confidence builder...and amusing, besides.
Summary: 5 Stars
This isn't your run of the mill, text heavy, boring kind of language book. I found this nugget in my local public library and bought it from Amazon after I had read it. Why? because I'll be reading it again and again. The author is engaging and makes many references to his own failures and mishaps while learning Spanish himself. Now my goal is the same as his was - learn to speak Spanish well enough for others to ponder my accent and wonder exactly what Spanish speaking country is this guy from? This book will definately help you keep your pie (y zapata) out of your boca. Or I should say it fully "Esto ayudará a guardar su pie de su boca."