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The fast, easy way to master the essentials of Spanish
Now, learning Spanish can be as easy as uno, dos, tres! Combining the quick- reference virtues of a phrase book with the learning tools of a full-fledged language course, this popular guide gives you a solid start. Completely revised and updated for today's usage, Practical Spanish Grammar gives you:
- A proven interactive format that has been tested, rewritten, and retested to ensure you can teach yourself at your own pace
- Exercises to reinforce what you've learned
- Clear explanations of approximately 80 percent of Spanish grammatical structures
- Over 1,000 of the most frequently used Spanish words
- Sample dialogues with cultural notes and lists of terms
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SayHola dot com says this book is great.............2007-09-24
Our online course at SayHola dot com teaches you how to speak the Spanish Language but this book is a great tool for practicing and building Vocabulary. We recommend it.
A fine book for advancing your Spanish grammar.......2007-02-19
I am truly enjoying the exercises in the book. I have seen some typos and there are times a question (rarely) doesn't reflect someting already covered; however, these are minimal. I feel the notes are helpful in rounding out the lessons and giving some flavor to lanuage study. I have yet to start the advance Spanish grammar, but I own it and am looking forward to continuing my studies.
A good intro to Spanish, w/ vocabulary and dialogues.......2007-01-10
The title is a little misleading, as this is not just a grammar reference, but a near-comprehensive course for learning elementary Spanish. It consists of dialogues with vocabulary lists followed by exercises that teach you the grammar rules and help you remember the vocab. The only thing that's missing is audio recordings of the dialogues. I haven't worked my way all the way through it yet, but so far it's been pretty useful.
Excellent for self learners.......2006-11-11
I have dozens of Spanish books for self-learners and the Practical Spanish Grammar and Advanced Spanish grammar are clearly the best. Each chapter begins with a comprehensive, relevant (to that chapter) list of vocabulary words. The vocabulary list is annotated with footnotes to differetiate how the meanings of some words may vary from Latin America to Spain, etc. Following the vocabulary are grammar rules. After that are self-correcting exercises using the vocabulary and grammar the student has just studied. The book is organized for the student to learn as efficiently as possible.
Languae Learning is a PROCESS.......2006-04-09
The problem with any "book" of language learning is that it over looks a very import distinction between language acquisition and language learning. There is a difference and it is not too difficult concept.
Language acquisition is what your child is doing from the age 0-7 years of age long before learning his native tongue. The spoken fluency a child acquires before going off to his first day of formal school is what you as an adult need to be doing long before beginning any sort of formal language "learning" is attempted such as what is in these books.
If you do not engage in language acquisition before engaging in language learning then all you will become is an "exegete" of the language. You will be able to read written text but not be able to speak the language because you never "acquired" the language!
Language acquisition is accomplished in the identical way you learned your native language. True immersion will be the hearing first of hundreds of thousands of repetitions of the target language before any production.
Average customer rating:
- no glossary
- Could use a little more.
- Great, small book!
- simple and highly useful
- SayHola dot com uses this book....
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Book Description
Indispensable learning aid includes definitions of common Spanish words arranged by such categories as foods, numbers, days of the week, months, colors, seasons and family. At the book's heart is a dictionary, from a to zapato, where each word is used in a Spanish sentence (with English translation) demonstrating its proper use.
Customer Reviews:
no glossary.......2007-10-17
It would be helpful... IF I could speak Spanish first! There is no glossary to help me find the word in English first. If it had cost more, I would have sent it back... unused
Could use a little more........2007-10-09
A better than fair, useful beginner's book. Translates the words and uses them in sentences.
However, I could use perhaps another thousand or so words! Still, better than a lot of beginner Spanish books!
Great, small book!.......2007-09-29
I love this book! It is very easy to use to help increase one's spanish vocabulary!
simple and highly useful.......2007-09-27
It includes verbs and many daily common words. It's not extremely deep or complicated, but it is definetly useful if you are trying to learn spanish. Definetly worth it
SayHola dot com uses this book...........2007-09-24
Our online course at SayHola dot com teaches you how to speak the Spanish Language but this book is a great tool building Vocabulary. We recommend it.
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This bestselling book in the Practice Makes Perfect series treats Spanish pronouns and prepositions systematically in a worktext format. Containing concise, user-friendly explanations with generous and varied practice, the book helps students develop their knowledge of how and why pronouns and prepositions are used. Plus it encourages students to use the pronouns and prepositions in real-life contexts.
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The most helpful.......2007-10-12
This is the most helpful workbook I own. Explanations are clear, examples are clear and practice sentences are many. Thanks.
Great help with learning Spanish.......2007-10-11
Deciding to try and renew and expand my college spanish has been hard, but since I work as a nurse in the hospital it is also necessary. This book has been very helpful in finding verbs and conjugating them. However you'll need more than just this book to really put things together.
great for anglophones.......2007-08-16
however I would have rather an all Spanish book on this topic since I find it easier to understand/comprehend Spanish grammar instruction, in Spanish
this book is a fine addition to my library and I recommend it
Amazing, but even Better with Behind the Wheel Spanish.......2007-08-14
I believe that if you do not know how the words are to be joined, then you cannot speak the language.
Prepositions are essential to learning any language, including Spanish.
Dorothy Richmond accomplises this task in a straightforward and easy-to-understand way.
I recommend that you use this amazing reference with Behind the Wheel Spanish 8 CDs and text. In this fashion, you can get the 'hands on' practice you need while you drive, hearing the prepositions and pronouns being spoken by a wonderful native speaker in the comfort of your car.
Practice Makes Perfect does not have CDs so this is an excellent approach.Behind the Wheel Spanish/Complete Illustrated Text/Answer Keys/8 One Hour
A new learning experience.......2007-08-11
I have been studying Spanish for five years, for the most part independently, using CDs text books and other forms of learning tools. I had a good sense of the language and could converse in simple sentences, with a patient listener. The main reason I could not move forward at a greater pace was a lack of command of the subject matter contained in the book.
I teach English to immigrants and my current student speaks it better than most. She can tell me when I make mistakes in Spanish, but cannot provide the rules (not many of us think of grammar rules after high school). This book does that and achieves it in a fashion that I think is so "right on" that one cannot go wrong.
Thank you Ms. Richmond!
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Recognized internationally as the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to contemporary Spanish for English speakers, A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish is an accessible, jargon-free guide to the forms and structures of Spanish as it is currently spoken and written. Examples from contemporary sources from throughout the Spanish-speaking world are used to illustrate grammatical points. Levels of usage--formal, familiar, colloquial, and popular--are indicated, and regional differences in usage are highlighted. This edition has been updated and revised to include the latest findings of the Royal Spanish Academy.
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Quantity and quality.......2007-10-06
Here is a standout presentation of the ins and outs of contemporary Spanish. Examples of idiomatic usage are generously supplied, but fine points do not get in the way of the basics. Altogether an exemplary text--well-orgnized, lucid, and thorough.
Great Advanced Grammar.......2007-09-22
When a Spanish teacher reccommended this book to me, I was reluctant to purchase yet another grammar book. However, this book is extremely detailed and is great for the advanced student. It is more than any college textbook. Keep in mind it is a book of explanations and not a book of exercises, but it does answer a lot of questions that an advanced undergraduate, or first-year grad student has.
Best Spanish Grammar book.......2007-09-10
If you are beyond the beginners level, then this is the equivalent to a Grammar bible. everything you need is in this book. Contrary to the opinion of a previous reviewer, I HIGHLY recommend that any SERIOUS student read this book in its entirety. I did it and probably will do so again.
Ditto to all 5-star reviews below.......2007-08-04
If you were stuck on a desert island teaching Spanish for the next year, this would be the one book to have with you. There is no close second. Even if you are not the geeky, I-love-grammar type, this is the kind of book that you open to check one little detail and 45 minutes later you find yourself still poring over other bits of information. The authors' style is completely professional, but unlike so many other volumes of Spanish grammar they manage to keep explanations interesting and clear.
Excellent!.......2007-05-21
A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish is a wonderful guide for anyone learning Spanish. As an advanced learner, this provided excellent help for the many pitfalls in spanish.
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My Family and I
Teach children the all-important concept of family in these heartwarming pages of colorful and charming illustrations. Come along with Emma as she introduces all the members of her family while teaching the words for different relations, such as mother, father, aunt, uncle, cousin, etc. There's a helpful pronunciation guide in the back of the book. 20 pages, 4.75" x 5.875"
Mi familia y yo
Enseñe a los niños el importante concepto de la familia con estas cálidas páginas de coloridas y encantadoras ilustraciones. Acompañen a Emma a medida que presenta a los miembros de su familia y enseña las palabras correspondientes a distintos parentescos, como mamá, papá, tía, tío, primo, etc. Al respaldo del libro hay una útil guía de pronunciación. 20 páginas, 4.75" x 5.875"
The Benefits and Features of the English • Spanish Foundations series include:
• Helps teach vocabulary and other oral language concepts
• Summary page at the end to recap and instruct
• Helps kids get ready to read
• Helps develop phonemic, print, and numeric awareness
• Large bright colorful pictures to keep kids engaged
• Rounded corners for children's safety
• Laminated to protect from spills
• Board book so they can last
• Great size for little hands
• Simple but engaging text
• Useful for beginning Spanish at any level
• Useful for beginning English at any level
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Cute Book!.......2007-08-23
This book is adorable. It is great for children who speak Spanish or English!
excellent.......2007-01-15
This is a great book for the beginner child. very short and easy read. i highly recommend
Great series for all levels!.......2007-01-11
I am bilingual and am raising my son bilingual, too. This is an excellent book and series with adorable pictures, and each page has both english and spanish on it. The back includes pronunciation guides for all the vocabulary (both for english and spanish) which is helpful for my husband, a non-native speaker. It's very hard to find quality bilingual books- I've looked around a lot and loved these so much I have even given them as gifts to friends who want to introduce their kids (and themselves) to the language.
GREAT book for early Spanish learning.......2006-07-04
Normally I would say that my daughter is a little old for this type of book. At 5 she is a bit beyond little board books without many words. But for laying a foundation for Spanish, this book is just what both she & I need. The simple sentences allow us to see what exactly each word means, as well as get an intuitive grasp on the grammer, and the pronunciation guide in the back is VERY helpfull.
I know that we will quickly move beyond this book, but for now I view it as essential for our grasping Spanish. In fact, I plan on buying the other books in this series.
My Family andI?Mi Familia Y Yo.......2002-10-22
This is another book that I enjoyed by this author. My children have asked me to continue to purchase this books and they read them all the time. I see the joy and excitement on their faces as they say different words in Spanish and actually know the meaning. I feel that it is important for the and myself to learn a second language, and books like these have been able to serve as a base for my entire family. It's easy to read and grasp, and a good reference to look at when necessary. Keep up the great work Gladys and I'll keep reading your books. Learning is a continuous process and now it's become really fun!
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In addition to vocabulary that permits effective communication about everyday topics, students will find this guide provides, in extensive footnotes, the most common ways of saying things. It also tells readers the appropriate word to choose in different Spanish-speaking countries! This book emphasizes fine distinctions between synonyms, too. An extensive glossary of the key words introduced and a special listing of foods help make this study guide an indispensable reference tool.
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Excellent Resource Material .......2006-11-13
The content and structure of the each lesson presented in this book are superb. Answers to all exercises are also presented at the back of the book and this is excellent for students and independent learners who desire to test their understanding of the the materials presented upon completion of the excercises. This book is just great both learning and revision whether you are in school or just an independent learner.
It not just a list of words, the book provides the context within which the words are used, present them in a way that enhances memorization and correct usage of the various words, provides information on word usage to convey similiar ideas in different parts of the spanish speaking world (constant reminder that there are some differences in in common words usage in some Latin American countries and Spain. The listing of the vocabulary is given at the ends of each excercise.
This book is just excellent and a must have for spanish students!!!
Excelente- me parece muy bueno para los estudiantes.......2003-03-03
This is a wonderful workbook for Intermediate level Spanish students who wish to instantly build their vocabulary. The learning approach is thematic, meaning each chapter focuses on vocabulary pertinent to a theme such as: At the airport (En el aeropuerto), On the airplane (En el avión) or At the train station (En la estación de ferrocarril) to name a few. The book provides ample practice exercises, with an answer key at the back of the book and what I found really valuable was each chapter has a mini paragraph about the theme in question that incorporates the vocabulary taught in the lesson. The workbook will definitely help the student to expand his/ her vocabulary because the chapters encompass everyday themes thus detailing everyday vocabulary. I feel it's more for an Intermediate level student because one would have to have a solid base to benefit from the new material presented in the chapters without feeling frustrated and also have beyond beginner reading and comprehension skills. This is a good supplementary study aid to classroom lessons or independent study.
Indispensible resource for studying Spanish.......2001-09-27
I had 4 years of high school Spanish back in the 1970's, and I recently made the decision to brush up on what I have learned in an effort to further my studies, with the goal of becomming fluent.
I have examined a number of resources in order to determine the most efficient and logical way to build a vocabulary. None of these has come close to Shaum's Outline of Spanish Vocabulary.
The book is divided into chapters that provide vocabulary for everyday usage, as well as in what appropriate context to use each word.
If you are serious about learning Spanish, and are highly self-motivated, this book will put you well on your way to mastering this lovely language. Thanks to this book, and Schaums Outline of Spanish Grammar, I fully expect to be at an intemediate level in Spanish within six months.
A must have whether you are studying independently, or as part of a class.
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This text provides the building blocks for effective communication in the health care environment. Using the programmed approach to learning, readers interact with the text by filling in blanks and then confirming their answers to discover new terminology. It's a comprehensive, yet unintimidating way to learn essential medical terms. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details.
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Medical Terminology book review.......2007-01-23
This book was required for an online college course I was taking. The book is layed out in a nice format and is easy to follow. The CD that comes with the book is quite helpful when preparing for exams and quizzes.
Excellent Book to go through prior to taking CPC course.......2000-07-29
I am an instructor for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Professional Medical Coding Curriculum (PMCC) and often recommend this book as a way for a student to be fully prepared to take our course.
I love the CD ROM with the excercises (that's the instructor in me :) as well as the fact that there are pronunciations. This is truly a "self study" course and I highly recommend it.
Laureen Jandroep, OTR, CPC, CCS-P A+ Medical Management & Education...
Excellent addition to an MT course.......1999-08-29
As a provider of Medical Transcriptionist training, I wouldn't suggest people try to replace a comprehensive course with this book. But anyone would profit by adding it to their course materials. It is particularly strong in supporting retention, which is a rare quality in textbooks.
Better than my "correspondence school" tutorial!.......1999-08-05
Wow! I wish I had found this before I blew two weeks salary on a medical transcription course. This book covered more ground than the manuals that I received, and for a fraction of the cost. Without this book I don't think I would ever have picked up the terminology - and I would have missed out on such a great career! (2 years and going strong!)
The best medical terminology book that I've seen!.......1999-07-12
I read this book cover-to-cover during a Medical Transcription certificate program and was really impressed with the format. The order in which the terms are presented and the fill-in-the-blank sections are excellent for testing and retesting yourself. The answers to the tests are in the back of the book so that you can be sure you answered the questions correctly. I have seen other medical terminology books on the market, but none compare to this one for ease of learning!
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The new "bible" of Spanish verbs makes learning faster and easier!
When we set out to build a bigger, better Spanish-verb "bible," we made certain it would be a quantum leap over Barron's 501 Spanish Verbs and every other source available today. The result is hands-down the most comprehensive, clearest, and easiest-to-use source for those of you who are beginning and intermediate learners of Spanish. It exceeds all previous standards of coverage and presentation and is in a class of its own when it comes to enhancing textbook and classroom learning. Smooth sailing through the turbulent seas of foreign grammar with:
- 555 fully conjugated verbs, listed alphabetically
- Current idioms and expressions for each verb
- Full facing page of usage examples for the top 50 verbs
- One-stop, at-a-glance verb-tense profiles
- More than 2,200 verbs cross-referenced to models
- A handy guide to deciphering irregular verb forms
- Exercises to test mastery
Customer Reviews:
Big Red Book is Big Help.......2007-07-09
I love this book, over 500 verbs fully conjugated. The help in my learning Spanish has been invaluable.
It's the best I've seen - here's another reason why.......2006-04-16
in addition to the advantages that others have pointed out, such as the examples provided, there is another plus which I don't think anyone else has mentioned. The book gives examples not only of the verb in use, but also of nouns and vocab that are related to the verb in question. So for example, for the word 'Anadir' (which means 'to add'), the book gives sample sentences containing the phrase 'por anadidura' (in addition:') and the noun 'anadido' (addition). These supporting phrases and vocab are every bit as important as learning to conjugate the root verb itself, and I have yet to find a verb book that does this in its sample sentences.
Great book, very helpful!.......2006-03-01
This book was recommended to me by my Spanish Teacher and it is a really good resource to use while learning Spanish or just to use for reference. I recommend the 555 Fully Conjugated Verbs to all interested in Spanish.
Side-By-Side Comparison of 501 Spanish Verbs vs. The Big Red Book of Spanish Verbs (555) .......2006-02-22
As the editor of the Learning Spanish Products Reviews (LearningSpanishProductsReviews) site, one of my responsibilities is to review learning Spanish courses, books, and software that are listed on Amazon. I am also a native Spanish speaker and a professional private Spanish instructor.
At first glance, it seems that Big Red 555 has 54 more fully conjugated verbs than 501. But Big Red 555 actually has about 2,300 more verbs than 501. That's because Big Red 555 has a Spanish Verb Index with more than 2,300 verbs that are cross-referenced to the page number to another verb in Big Red 555 that follows the same conjugation pattern. If we judged the books solely on the number of the verbs that each book contains, Big Red 555 would clearly be the winner.
Another section that I liked about Big Red 555 is that it contains a section with the Top 50 Verbs. These Top 50 Verbs which were selected on frequency of use are also cross-referenced to the page number in Big Red 555 where you will find the same verb fully conjugated. This section can be very helpful because it is unlikely that a reader will study the entire 500 plus verbs of either book. But a reader may study and practice the Top 50 most commonly used verbs and learn how to conjugate them.
Perhaps the feature that makes Big Red 555 standout from 501 is that in the "555 Fully Conjugated Verbs" section, the former tends to give more examples of uses and expressions of the verbs than you would find in the latter.
But in order to learn proper verb conjugation it takes lots of study and practice. 501 provides the reader with close to 50 pages of "Verb Drills and Test With Answers." On the other hand, Big Red 555 only had 5 pages of exercises.
Both books contain easy-to-view summary sections of verb formation and uses of each verb tenses, including many examples. However, Big Red 555 only covers verb conjugation in the "summary" section while 501 covers not only verb conjugation in the "summary" section but also direct and indirect pronouns and other aspects of Spanish grammar.
One feature that I like about both books is that they both contain an English-Spanish Verb Index that allows the reader to look up the 555 or 501 words by their English meaning.
501 does have several more additional or supplemental sections than Big Red 555. To name a few, 501 has a section on idiomatic expressions. 501 also has two "tourist attraction" sections in the back pages. One section consists of more than thirty practical situations you may find yourself in while visiting Latin America or Spain. The other section gives the reader many popular phrases, words, expressions, abbreviations, signs, and notices in Spanish and English in one alphabetical listing. This provides the reader with the ability to look in one section as opposed to two when looking for a particular word. For the sake of convenience, cognates and near-cognates are also reduced to one entry in this section.
Considering that the books are relatively inexpensive ($10 or $11), you may want to invest in both the Champion and the Challenger and then decide which one you find most helpful. You will find both books on my book shelf. I have used either or both as a reference source when preparing lessons for my private
students.
Excellent reference book for verbs!.......2005-10-28
Mastering verb conjugations is essential to learning Spanish. Anytime that I need to find a verb form, I generally will find it in the Big Red Book of Spanish Verbs. The layout and format are so easy to follow. The Big Red Book even has separate conjugation tables for the reflexive verbs, with and without the reflexive pronouns. Plus there is a cross reference list for other verbs with the same conjugated forms as one of the 555 Verbs. I happen to own The Big Red Book of Spanish Verbs, 501 Spanish Verbs, and 2000 Spanish Verbs. Each text has its strengths, and the price for each is a bargain. You won't go wrong in even buying all three of them. But if I could only choose one book of Spanish verbs to have, the Big Red Book would be the one.
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Students can master Spanish grammar with this high-performance study guide. This book will help them cut study time, hone speaking and writing skills, and achieve their personal best on exams. Features quick drills for reinforcing grammar, verb charts, hundreds of exercises with carefully explained solutions, and thousands of practice test exercises with answers. Now updated to include the latest Latin American vernacular. Excellent for school and for travel.
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I was expecting more...and I'm a native Spanish speaker.......2006-08-27
I own the Russian Grammar of this series and I absolutely love that book. I bought this one for helping my fiance to learn my language (I live in Santiago, Chile) expecting to get a very good grammar book. I was very disappointed when I flipped through the pages; although they cover mostly all the notions of Spanish grammar I found that the explanations weren't deep enough on some complicated parts of grammar, specially some verbs and usage of personal pronouns like "lo, le, les". I know how to speak my language of course, but if you ask me "why is this like this way and not like this?" I would have some trouble explaining some things and was the reason why I bought this. I guess it's ok for someone just beginning with the study of Spanish, but I believe it leaves too many things unclear making necessary to buy a better researched book if you want too deepen your understanding of Spanish grammar.
An excellent Spanish resource.......2006-04-12
This is a really great Spanish book for students of beginning, intermediate, and early advanced Spanish. For advanced students in Spanish 4, AP Spanish, and beyond, this book will serve as a very valuable review book. This book, though, may not be for everyone and is definitely not all-purpose.
Your current proficiency in Spanish determines how helpful this book will be. For students who are comfortable with learning Spanish at a faster rate and understands examples quickly, this might be the perfect book for them. But other people who have trouble with Spanish and are struggling with the language at the beginning level may find this book not thorough enough. A lot of exercises are presented here with answers at the back of the book, and whether these exercises are too hard or too easy for you depends on your current level in the Spanish language.
Despite a big section on verbs and really good explanations of adjectives and pronouns, this book seems to be lacking on a lot of topics. For example, there are no chapters on word usage and prepositions. This information, instead, is scattered in several chapters. Also, this book is too incomplete to serve as a comprehensive grammar handbook. The verb chart section is only a few pages and very brief, and there are hardly any appendices. Some students studying advanced Spanish or native Spanish speakers may find it to fall short of their expectations.
In this Schaum's Outline, the differences between "por" and "para" and also "ser" and estar" are clearly explained. But other than that, there is nothing on other words, like "en."
Overall, this book does a prettty good job of explaining Spanish grammar. This book is aimed to help students perform well in class (at Spanish 1, 2, 3 levels), but it probably won't serve as a very good reference guide for a more demanding reader. Again, it depends on your needs.
Depends on what you're looking for.......2005-10-24
To be fair, I was looking for a book to help me with conversational Spanish. This book seems geared more for passing a school course than for learning some quick and useful conversational Spanish. I was looking for a fun way to learn. This is not it.
Buen repaso de la gramática española.......2003-03-03
This workbook is stellar if you are looking for a good review of Spanish grammar at a high Intermediate/ Advanced level. The books cover all the essentials of Spanish grammar and if mastered, one can speak concise Spanish with optimum grammar control. This book was designed to emphasize the fundamentals. Of course, Spanish grammar goes way beyond the scope of this workbook however, it's true to it's objective and it does clarify key grammar points that can enhance one's writing and speaking abilities. I believe workbook is a great supplementary study aid to classroom instruction. It has ample practice exercises and an answer key which is vital when learning a language. The workbook is a worthy purchase.
Excellent Workbook for Serious Study and Review.......2002-07-29
This workbook is for serious review, but definitely not for casual or superficial reading. With virtually zero Spanish background I used it as a supplement to a 1:1 language immersion course prior to starting an expat assignment in South America. I've been on assignment for a year and continue to use it to ensure that my grammar is correct and to help me master additional aspects of the language. It has extensive coverage of grammar principles, numerous exercises to reinforce learning, and includes answers in the back, making it an excellent tool for independent study. My wife has tried various other methods (books, tapes, tutors) and has just asked me to order a fresh, unmarked copy for her.
Book Description
My Body
When it comes to the human body, children ought to know their way around these parts. Now there's a captivating way to introduce children to the basic body parts with this English and Spanish learning book featuring beautiful dimensional paper illustrations. Join happy-go-lucky Edward and Elisja as they take turns reciting the names of their body parts and how many of each they have. A complete pronunciation guide is included in the back of the book for quick and easy reference. From head to toe it's the most fun way to teach this fundamental subject. 20 pages, 4.75" x 5.875"
Mi cuerpo
Cuando se trata del cuerpo humano, es importante que los niños conozcan las partes que lo conforman. Ahora hay un modo cautivante de presentar al lector infantil las partes básicas del cuerpo con este libro en inglés y español de bellas páginas ilustradas. Únanse a Edward y Elisja a medida que se turnan para recitar los nombres de las partes del cuerpo y decir cuántas tienen de cada una. Al respaldo del libro hay una guía completa de pronunciación que sirve como consulta rápida y fácil. Desde la cabeza hasta los pies, este libro es el modo más divertido de enseñar este tema fundamental. 20 páginas, 4.75" x 5.875"
The Benefits and Features of the English • Spanish Foundations series include:
• Helps teach vocabulary and other oral language concepts
• Summary page at the end to recap and instruct
• Helps kids get ready to read
• Helps develop phonemic, print, and numeric awareness
• Large bright colorful pictures to keep kids engaged
• Rounded corners for children's safety
• Laminated to protect from spills
• Board book so they can last
• Great size for little hands
• Simple but engaging text
• Useful for beginning Spanish at any level
• Useful for beginning English at any level
Customer Reviews:
Simple, bright, and fun!.......2005-08-15
There are actual complete sentences in this book in both English and Spanish (not true of a lot of board books), which is perfect for this age and level range. This will be a great addition to Flip Flop Spanish workbook (level 2, not released yet) to help review or even introduce body parts.
I use this board book in my Spanish toddler and 4-7 year old classes, and the students love translating from Spanish to English and back again as I cover the other sentence, or if they can't read yet, guessing what Spanish words will be on that page because of the pictures. It's sturdy and well-illustrated. A great teaching resource.
Great book for curious young minds!.......2002-10-18
My niece has lots of questions about lots of things (3 yrs.old) and it is a continuous challenge to occupy her active mind. This book was a great find for her. She has a new bilinqual friend at pre-school and is excited about learning to talk the way her friend can talk! As these kids have a growing awareness about their bodies and many other things, it is great to find books like this that teach and expand a child's world awareness. Lots of fun and highly recommended.
Great teaching tool!.......2002-10-18
One of the main reasons I got this book was because of how easy it made the information to learn for kids. This book is filled with fun illustrations labeled in english and spanish. Each page also has two sentences, one in each language, which use the featured part of the body in a sentence. I would definitely recommend it!
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