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Spanish language learning materials

There are numerous Spanish language courses available. The ones shown on this page are just a small selection. More Spanish language learning materials are available in my aStores: Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.com | Amazon.fr

Courses, Grammars, Dictionaries, Audio Magazines, Phrasebooks


Courses

TeachMe! Spanish

TeachMe! Spanish

- a CD-ROM course which helps to learn grammar and a wide range of vocabulary. Also includes a book of stories, which you can listen to and read, an audio CD, and an AutoLearn feature..

Buy from: www.linguashop.com


Colloquial Spanish

Colloquial Spanish - A Complete Language Course

by Untza Otaola Alday

- a good introduction to Spanish as it is actually spoken in Spain. Includes a course book containing dialogues, grammatical notes, exercises and cultural information, together with two cassettes or CDs with recordings of some of the dialogues and exercises.

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Colloquial Spanish 2

Colloquial Spanish 2: The Next Step in Language Learning

by Untza Otada Alday

- a intermediate-level course in spoken and written Spanish which helps you to review and expand your knowledge of the language. Includes a textbook and two cassettes or CDs with recordings of some of the dialogues and exercises.

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Colloquial Spanish of Latin America

Colloquial Spanish of Latin America: The Complete Course for Beginners

by Roberto Rodriguez-Saona

- a good introduction to Spanish as it is actually spoken in Latin America. Includes a course book containing dialogues, grammatical notes, exercises and cultural information, together with two cassettes or CDs with recordings of some of the dialogues and exercises.

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Colloquial Spanish of Latin America 2

Colloquial Spanish of Latin America 2

by Roberto Rodriguez-Saona

- a intermediate-level course in spoken and written Latin American Spanish which helps you to review and expand your knowledge of the language. Includes a textbook and two cassettes or CDs with recordings of some of the dialogues and exercises.

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Madrigals Magic Key to Spanish

Madrigals Magic Key to Spanish

by Margaret Madrigals

- an excellent book packed with great tips on vocabulary-building, grammar, and usage with original illustrations by Andy Warhol. The "magic keys" are easy ways of converting English words into Spanish words.

This book is divided into 45 lessons, each of which covers a magic key or two, and/or grammar points, then drills you in their usage. There are regular tests to check how much you have remembered. This method really works and is fun.

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Rocket Spanish

Rocket Spanish

- a computer-based Spanish course consisting of 45 2-hour lessons, over 700 activities and exercises, over 3,000 separate sound files (more than 7 hours of audio), three software games and step-by-step instructions. Available in on CD-ROMs or in downloadable format.

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Laugh 'n' Learn Spanish

Laugh 'n' Learn Spanish

by Lynn Johnston and Brenda Wegmann

- features 100 Spanish versions of the popular comic strip "For Better or For Worse", each of which is accompanied by notes on vocabulary, grammar and usage and a description of the action in the comic strip in Spanish. There are also additional grammar notes and regular review sections. This is an interesting and entertaining way to learn Spanish.

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The Oxford Spanish Cartoon-strip Vocabulary Builder

The Oxford Spanish Cartoon-strip Vocabulary Builder

by Claire Bretecher and Monica Tamariz

- this book enables you to expand your colloquial Spanish vocabulary with the help of amusing cartoons which present the language in context. Concentrates on Castilian Spanish though includes notes on Latin American usage. Suitable for those with at least an intermediate level of Spanish.

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The Complete Musical Spanish: Learn Through Pop Music

The Complete Musical Spanish: Learn Through Pop Music

by Stacey Tipton

- a fun way to learn Spanish through 10 popular Spanish songs, including La Bamba, Guantanamera and La Cucaracha. The lessons in the textbook are based on the song lyrics. There are also notes on pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

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Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish

Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish

by Joseph J. Keenan

- this book explains in a clear and light-hearted way the most important areas of Spanish that cause confusion to beginners, such as when to use ser and when to use estar; commonly confused words; common verbs with multiple meanings, and the subjunctive. There are also chapters on the most common verbs and their typical usage; snappy answers and expressions to use when you can't think of what to say; and how not to sound like a gringo.

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Grammars

A Comprehensive Spanish Grammar

A Comprehensive Spanish Grammar

by Jacques De Bruyne and Christopher J. Pountain

- a definitive grammar which balances a respect for established tradition with an awareness of current usage. This book is both authoritative and stimulating in its approach. Covers topics from basic pronunciation and the use of the noun, to particular problem areas, such as difficulties with verbs and word order. Special sections examine regional diversity within the language, and attention is paid throughout to the inclusion of Latin-American Spanish.

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A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish

A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish

by John Butt and Carmen Benjamin

- a advanced grammar reference which provides a detailed description of how Spanish is used in real life in the various Spanish speaking countries and regions. Also includes numerous citations from the writings of novelists, scholars, journalists, etc.

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501 Spanish Verbs

501 Spanish Verbs

by Christopher Kendris and Theodore N. Kendris

- features the most important and commonly used Spanish verbs alphabetically in chart form, one verb per page, and conjugated in all persons and tenses, both active and passive. Also includes bilingual useful expressions and idioms for travellers, verb drills and tests. Essential for serious students of Spanish.

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Dictionaries

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

by Oxford University Press

- a comprehensive bilingual Spanish dictionary with over 300,000 words and phrases. Includes numerous notes on life and culture in the Spanish-speaking world, and also extra help with grammar and usage.

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The Oxford Spanish Minidictionary

The Oxford Spanish Minidictionary: Spanish-English, English-Spanish

by Christine Lea et al

- an up-to-date pocket dictionary with over 100,000 words, phrases and translations.

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Audio Magazines

Puerta del Sol audio magazine

Puerta del Sol audio magazine

A great way to improve your reading comprehension and increase your vocabulary in Spanish is to subscribe to Puerta del Sol, an audio magazine produced by Champs-Elysées. This publication comes out once a month and consists of an hour-long programme on CD or audio cassette covering a wide range of topics, such as politics, current affairs, sports, travel, film, and literature. The accompanying magazine includes a full transcript of the programme plus vocabulary and notes. Optional study supplements are also available.

Find out more at: www.champs-elysees.com

Think Spanish (Piensa en Español) audio magazine

Think Spanish (Piensa en Español) audio magazine

Think Spanish Audio Magazine is a monthly publication designed to increase Spanish fluency while teaching you about life in Spanish speaking countries. Each issue contains diverse articles written in Spanish with a bilingual glossary, a monthly lesson and crossword puzzle, and the exclusive "Think Spanish! Repeat After Me" section. The custom made Audio CD accompanies the magazine each month and allows you to improve pronunciation and increase listening comprehension.

Find out more at: www.readspanish.com

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Phrasebooks

Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

by Marta Lopez

- a phrasebook containing a good selection of phrases in European Spanish, a mini dictionary, and information about pronunciation and grammar. Also includes Basque, Catalan and Galician sections.

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Latin American Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

Latin American Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

by Roberto Esposto

- a phrasebook containing a good selection of phrases in Latin American Spanish, a mini dictionary, and information about pronunciation and grammar.

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Mexican Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

Mexican Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

by Rafael & Cecilia Carmona

- a phrasebook containing a good selection of phrases in Mexican Spanish, a mini dictionary, and information about pronunciation and grammar. Also includes some useful cultural tips and information about Mexican food.

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Costa Rican Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

Costa Rican Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

by Thomas Kohnstamm

- a phrasebook containing a good selection of phrases in Costa Rican Spanish, a mini dictionary, and information about pronunciation and grammar.

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