Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish


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Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.




Complete Spanish Step-by-Step


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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Learn Spanish with the most convenient and effective guide from McGraw-Hill’s bestselling Step-by-Step Series It has been proven that the fastest way to learn any language is through a solid grounding in basic grammar and a mastery of high-frequency vocabulary. This approach provides the confidence and tools necessary to understanding and practicing new languages quickly and easily. Combining the bestselling Easy Spanish Step-by-Step and Advanced Spanish Step-by-Step in one volume, The Complete Spanish Step-by-Step introduces you to the most essential structures, verbs, and vocabulary, then will gradually lead you to a mastery of the Spanish language. Numerous exercises help chart your progress, while engaging readings let you hone your skills in everyday contexts. Unique digital support online and via an app., include: · Flashcards for 3,000 vocabulary items with text-to-speech audio · Audio recordings of almost 2,500 answers · Listening practice with 37 passages spoken by native speakers Whether learning on your own or in a classroom setting, The Complete Spanish Step-by-Step will quickly guide you from novice to near-fluent speaker.




Spanish Grammar For Beginners


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Learn beginner Spanish grammar painlessly with step-by-step lessons that focus on the essentials and help you build a learning habit. Inside "Spanish Grammar For Beginners" you'll find: 30 beginner-level Spanish grammar lessons: This reference and practice book covers everything you need to know about beginner Spanish grammar. Straight-to-the point explanations: No extra fluff and frills, the lessons are straightforward and focus more on the rules rather than the exceptions. Short daily lessons designed to help you create a learning habit: Spend just 30 minutes every day for 30 days to form an effective learning habit. Clear and concise grammar discussions written in a conversational tone: Difficult grammar concepts are broken down and simplified with a brief yet engaging explanation. An embedded workbook with 300+ grammar exercises: Challenge yourself and reinforce your comprehension by doing the exercises after each lesson. Audio for pronunciation and listening practice: Improve your listening and pronunciation skills in Spanish by listening to the audio narrated by a native Spanish speaker. If you're tired of your usual boring Spanish textbook, grab your copy of this book and start learning Spanish grammar the un-boring way today!




Spanish Short Stories for Beginners Book 1


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Immerse Yourself in Learning Spanish with Short Stories that Make the Language Come Alive & Easy to Learn! Want to learn Spanish the easiest and most exciting way possible? You came to the right place! Learning a second language is a great mental exercise if you want to create new neural pathways in your brain, so you can stay quick and sharp. Plus, learning a widely spoken language - Spanish in particular - can open up a myriad of new opportunities for you in both life and work. One great obstacle that English speakers face when learning Spanish is that they are in an environment where they can't fully immerse themselves in the language learning process. And that's why "Spanish Short Stories for Beginners" by Learn Like a Native is perfect for beginners like you! "Spanish Short Stories for Beginners" harnesses the power of a great tale in fast-tracking your learning process. It has several uniquely structured Spanish-to-English short stories that are saturated with over 100 simple, easy-to-digest dialogues and daily used phrases, so you can seamlessly learn the language, even as you drive towards work! In the stories within, you will see people speaking to each other, going through daily life situations, and using the most common, helpful words and phrases in Spanish. Learn Like a Native crafted this book with beginners in mind. Here is where you will find simple yet stimulating Spanish language usage that is mostly in the present tense, so you will be able to effectively focus on dialogues and root verbs, as well as effortlessly understand and find patterns in subject-verb agreement. Over the course of this fun & game-changing guide, beginners like you will: Effortlessly learn basic Spanish with the help of cleverly structured short stories for beginners Quickly absorb Spanish terms for possessing common everyday objects Cleverly incorporate prepositions and common present tense verbs for any situation Easily relay your emotions, questions, likes, and dislikes in Spanish anytime, anywhere And so much more! Forget about boring lectures on grammar and endless vocabulary lists. With the help of this book, English speakers like you can easily learn Spanish and immerse themselves in it without having to leave the country! Scroll up, add this book to your cart, and Start Learning Spanish Today!




Daily Spanish For Beginners


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Are you interested in learning to speak Spanish and are looking for the right teacher? Have you tried learning Spanish before, but nothing stuck with you? Or do you want to learn but don't have the time to practice for an hour a day? If any of those questions sound like you, this guide is the right fit for you. There are many strategies out there for learning a new skill because one solution does not work for everyone. Everyone learns differently. Maybe you took Spanish classes in school and you had to memorize lists of words and regurgitate phrases to pass a test. This book takes a different approach. Rather than cramming information, you will understand how the Spanish language works in short, guided daily lessons. You will spend less than 12 minutes a day building your Spanish speaking skills. A 2012 article in the British Journal of General Practice by Benjamin Gardner, Phillippa Lally, and Jane Wardle reveals the power of building daily habits to make changes in your life. Through daily repetition, tasks like learning a new language become automatic and take less cognitive energy to complete, as it is now a part of your routine. This guide uses this approach and teaches you the fundamental words, phrases, and concepts in short lessons, so you can easily add it to your routine! In this guide, you'll discover: · The absolute best method for you to develop Spanish speaking skills - without requiring a ton of time you don't have! · How you can learn Spanish at your own pace - without committing to an unrealistic project you won't stick to. · An easy-to-carry guide that works on the go, friendly for your mobile lifestyle! · The most foolproof way to build your Spanish vocabulary in an applicable and logical way! · Daily lessons, already designed for you, so you don't have to plan or organize anything and just open your book! · How to sound like a native Spanish speaker with this one-of-a-kind pronunciation guide (because it's actually useful!) · Why it will take you a lot longer to speak fluently if you don't use these 5 tricks (hint: do you love to travel?) · How to navigate real-life situations when you travel to Spanish speaking countries, even if you've never spoken to a native Spanish speaker in your life! ...and much, much more! Learning a language is about more than memorizing words, it's also learning about a different culture and seeing the world through a new angle. While this guide does give you words and phrases to learn and memorize, it also teaches you about cultures that speak Spanish through understanding how the language works and opens up opportunities for you to grow and learn more about the world. So, what are you waiting for? If you want to dive in and enrich your life by learning Spanish with a trusted instructor and at your own pace, click "Add to Cart" now!




Daily Spanish Lessons


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Are you planning on visiting a Spanish speaking country, but you don't know a word of Spanish? Do you feel like there is just no time in your busy day to learn a new language? Maybe you want to learn Spanish, but you're afraid it will be boring and useless? The thought about traveling to a new country where you can't understand or speak the language can sound scary. But it doesn't have to be. People who think about learning a new language can be filled with dread by the amount of studying and effort that has to be put into it. Learning a new language the right way can be fun and easy! Meaning you don't have to be hunched over multiple Spanish textbooks, studying multiple hours a day. Instead, this book uses interval training. You can learn vocabulary, grammar, and phrases for just 10 minutes a day. In 2016 a study, called "The Right Time to learn" by Paul Smolen for the NCBI journal, he states, "[studying] with any considerable number of repetitions a suitable distribution of them over a space of time is decidedly more advantageous than the massing of them at a single time." Meaning you should study for 10-minute intervals every day, to maximize your long term Spanish learning goals. In this book, you will find it easy to understand vocabulary, grammar, and everyday phrases. With just 10 minutes a day, Spanish doesn't need to be hard or impossible to understand. In this eye-opening book, you will find: How understanding 2 of these words is essential in everyday Spanish-and how to use them without making a mistake How you can learn enough Spanish in just 45 days using this one simple studying technique How to use feminine and masculine pronouns correctly - even if you find them confusing The absolute worst 5 common mistakes you could be doing right now as a Spanish learning speaker - and how to avoid them at all cost Why these 6 mystery phrases are essential in everyday restaurant conversations - and when to use them without sounding confused The 23 must need phrases if you ever hope to communicate with Spanish speakers - and when to use them to communicate your wants What native Spanish speakers know about conversing in everyday Spanish by using these 10 simple phrases - and non-native speakers don't Why this crucial mistake on understanding the difference between estar- and ser- could cause you trouble and confusion in social situations - and how to correct yourself in those situations .... and much, much more! Committing to Spanish lessons is hard enough. By understanding the science behind Interval training, you can master the vocabulary, grammar, and everyday phrases used in Spanish. So if you want easy to understand Spanish lessons, 10 minute guided lessons, and much more, click "Add to Cart" now!




No Nonsense Spanish Workbook


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Most textbooks are written for teachers. This one is written for students. Carefully crafted by a professional Spanish tutor after years of working one-on-one with students of all ages and ability levels. Caitlin Cuneo has taught Spanish to Olympic athletes, District Attorneys, fashion models and many others! Specifically designed for students who struggle in a traditional classroom setting; new students of Spanish; and students who need a refresher from their high school or college Spanish days. We listened to your feedback! The No Nonsense Spanish Workbook 2nd edition contains: Expanded answer key now included Active vocabulary learning activities Chapter quizzes to test your learning Over 20 creative writing activities Take-it-Apart Grammar practice sections to improve reading comprehension Insightful verb charts Teaching and practice activities designed to address the specific areas in which students often struggle Bonus holiday activities! Have you tried other Spanish textbooks, workbooks, computer programs or apps and found that they don't work as promised? Don't give up. Here's why this book is different: Teaching and practice activities designed to address the specific areas in which the students often struggle. Designed to help you or your child develop a deeper understanding of how the Spanish language works. Tried and tested with real students to ensure that the activities are effective and easy to understand. Developed carefully and intentionally over time, not by a large textbook publisher. No flashy advertising or false promises. The most successful Spanish learners have many tools in their toolbox. This workbook will be a fantastic addition to your Spanish learning toolkit. It gives students a solid foundation of grammar and the underlying structure of the Spanish language. This allows students to incorporate new vocabulary and concepts more efficiently, and to handle curveballs that may be thrown at them in the classroom or in the Spanish-speaking world. Learning a language is a complex and challenging process. Don't be fooled by products that promise to make you fluent. It simply doesn't work that way. But don't be discouraged. Millions of people in this world speak more than one language, and you can too. With this workbook, the proper accompanying tools and some hard work and dedication, you will be well on your way to becoming a Spanish speaker!




Easy Spanish Step-By-Step


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A proven grammar-based approach that gets you communicating in Spanish with confidence, right away Easy Spanish Step by Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. Grammatical rules and concepts are clearly explained in order of importance, and more than 300 verbs and key terms are introduced on the basis of frequency. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help learners quickly build their Spanish speaking and comprehension prowess.




Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners


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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners will make learning Spanish easy and enjoyable.




How to Improve Your Foreign Language Immediately


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This book provides a unique set of tools designed to enhance an individual's success in communicati0n in a foreign language environment. The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business.