Fundamental Spanish
by Barbara Bregstein
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Author: Barbara BregsteinEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-07-06
ISBN: 1553957806
Number of pages: 340
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
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Book Review: well structured and with an effective approach to teaching Spanish
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want an effective Spanish book that teaches lessons in a no-nonsense, straightforward manner, check this one out. It is suitable for any learner from any level - beginner, intermediate, or advanced. Presented in three parts,
Part 1 Elements of a Sentence
Part 2 Objects, Reflexive Verbs, Present Subjunctive
Part 3 Preterit, Imperfect, Double Object Pronouns
Fundamental Spanish is a clear, concise reference tool that uses a step-by-step approach in teaching grammar and conversation. Meaning, the scope and arrangement and the previous chapter becomes the basis for studying the next. And since it follows the natural order of acquiring knowledge in the Spanish language, the progression is clear and orderly!
The grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure are taught in an enjoyable and streamlined manner so you will find yourself speaking Spanish even after the first lesson!
For those teaching Spanish classes, this is highly recommended. The author uses the "cooperative approach" which suggests that you encourage your students to feel like they are learning together in a relaxed and non-competitive environment. The book was designed to help beginners not feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the language but also to encourage the advanced student to use what he or she has already acquired before!
The author also gave many tips on how to maximize the learning process in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and especially, speaking of the Spanish language. Exercises and answer keys are also included at the end of each chapter to help you familiarize with everything that you have learned earlier. So whether you want to slow down or speed up the learning process, this book is the best tool you can have.
Here's my list of my favorite 7 products for learning Spanish that I think will help anyone who wants to learn or improve their Spanish. As you can see from many of my recommendations, I enjoy reading stories in Spanish because I believe reading stories really makes the language stick in your head.
1. Easy Spanish Reader w/CD-ROM: A Three-Part Text for Beginning Students (Easy Reader Series)
I enjoy learning Spanish by reading because I believe reading helps make the language stick. Make sure that you get the version of this book that comes with the additional CD which contains recordings of passages from the book so that you can download them to your Ipod or mp3 player and improve your ability to understand the language when you hear someone speak it.
2. Spanish Stories / Cuentos Españoles (A Dual-Language Book) (English and Spanish Edition) This is my second favorite Spanish reader.
3. Short Stories in Spanish: New Penguin Parallel Text (New Penguin Parallel Texts) (Spanish and English Edition) Another great book for anyone who likes to learn a language by reading.
4. First Spanish Reader: A Beginner's Dual-Language Book (Beginners' Guides) (English and Spanish Edition) A very popular book for learning the language by reading that I also enjoyed immensely.
5. Verbarrator Version 1.1 (Windows Version) This fun and interactive software has been a tremendous help for me in allowing me to now master what was once the most hardest part of learning Spanish for me (learning how to conjugate Spanish verbs).
6. Spanish for Reading: A Self-Instructional Course This book has done wonders to help my Spanish reading comprehension.
7. Correct Your Spanish Blunders: How to Avoid 99% of the Common Mistakes Made by Learners of Spanish If you are studying Spanish on your own and not with the help of a Spanish instructor, I strongly recommend that you get a copy of this book.
Summary of Fundamental Spanish
For self-learners, a clear and accessible Spanish grammar book for beginners and intermediates. For teachers: a flexible and interesting text for classroom use. Pronounciation tips plus oral and written exercises are included throughout the book to guide progress and encourage talking and understanding.Spanish Books
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