Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish


Book Description

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.




Spain - Culture Smart!


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Don't just see the sights—get to know the people. In the popular imagination Spain conjures up a picture of rapacious conquistadores, fiery flamenco dancers, and brilliant artists. All true enough but how closely does everyday life in modern Spain conform to these dramatic stereotypes? Culture Smart! Spain explores the complex human realities of contemporary Spanish life. It describes how Spain s history and geography have created both strongly felt regional differences and shared values and attitudes. It reveals what the Spaniards are like at home, and in business, how they socialize, and how to build lasting relationships with them. The better you understand the Spanish people, the more you will be enriched by your experience of this vital, warm, and varied country where the individual is important, and the enjoyment of life is paramount. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.




Tango Spanish and Buenos Aires Travel Tips


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Tango Spanish: An essential guide for tangueros who want to learn Spanish for tango and dance in Buenos Aires!Are you a tanguero/a who has been wanting to understand the Spanish lyrics, and connect to the emotion of tango songs? Have you been dreaming of visiting Buenos Aires, the mecca of tango, but not sure if you can navigate the city and get along?Fear not, this book will guide you step-by-step on how to learn the basic of Spanish for tango in 3 months, so you can have a complete understanding of tango culture, and build a stronger bonding to the music. The book also includes essential Spanish phrases and important tips for a successful first visit to Buenos Aires.In this book you will also find: - Spanish vocabulary and phrases you need for milongas, tango classes, shoe shopping and more- The most important features of Argentine Spanish, and how to speak it - What not to say in Argentina- Secrets for a successful first milonga in Buenos Aires- Strategies for tango class taking- Money saving tips for your tango trip- How to stay safe in ArgentinaTango Spanish is the most comprehensive book you can find about Spanish for tango, combining tango Spanish phrases, language learning tips and travel recommendations which are essential for understanding tango and for having a successful tango trip to Argentina.




The Complete Book of Spanish, Grades 1 - 3


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Workbook Features: • Ages 6-9, Grade 1-3 Spanish Workbook • 416 pages, about 8 1⁄4 inches x 10 3⁄4 inches • Covers the Spanish alphabet, parts of speech, numbers, expressions, days and months, and more • Includes learning cards, final review, and handwriting practice • Answer key and glossary included Focused Practice: The Complete Book of Spanish Workbook for kids helps students from 1st—3rd grade build Spanish fluency and understand Spanish culture through fun activities, engaging topics, and hands-on writing practice. Correlated To Current State Standards: The lessons in this illustrated Spanish for beginners workbook are designed to help students learn Spanish as well as understand the culture through speaking, writing, and reading activities. How It Works: Each section in this Spanish learning workbook helps kids learn Spanish through easy-to-follow instructions and activities as well as handwriting practice. Students then take a final review test to reinforce what they have learned. Working Together: Designed to enhance current homeschool, classroom, and virtual Spanish curriculum, parents and teachers can support Spanish language learning using the Spanish-English glossary and answer key to check for accuracy. Why Carson Dellosa: For more than 45 years, Carson Dellosa has provided solutions for parents and teachers to help their children get ahead and exceed learning goals. Carson Dellosa supports your child’s educational journey every step of the way.




A Guide to Old Spanish


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This book is a general introduction to the structures of the different medieval Romance vernaculars most commonly known as Old or Medieval Spanish. It describes the orthography, phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, and vocabulary of medieval Hispano-Romance, and exemplifies these features in an anthology of texts with commentary.




Ghosts of Spain


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An eloquent odyssey through Spain's dark history journeys into the heart of the Spanish Civil War to examine the causes and consequences of a painful recent past, as well as its repercussions in terms of the discovery of mass graves containing victims of Franco's death squads and the lives of modern-day Spaniards. Reprint.




Teaching Spanish


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Teaching Spanish: The Essential Handbook is a must-read for the new teacher of Spanish and an indispensable reference for the experienced instructor. Written with humor and honesty, the author's expertise and versatility are evident as she shares tips to help you overcome challenges all Spanish instructors share, such as effective classroom management, what to do with non-beginners in a beginning class, dependable activities for Spanish classes, how to appreciate and inspire students, and grammar explanations that make sense. This book is inspiring and empowering yet realistic.







Better Reading Spanish, 2nd Edition


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Sharpen your Spanish language skills through readings about its speakers' daily lives and culture Better Reading Spanish offers you entertaining, "real world" texts to help you understand and learn more Spanish vocabulary and phrases. Each chapter features articles that cover a specific topic, such as cuisine, music, sports, film and theater, art, the family, today's lifestyle, or politics and history. Along the way, you will find instruction and exercises to help develop improved reading speed, comprehension, and vocabulary. The articles become gradually more difficult as you proceed through the book to keep you challenged and engaged. Better Reading Spanish is an easy, engaging way to boost your language skills and learn more about the language and its speakers as you go.