How to Write in Spanish


Book Description

Emphasizing the challenges faced by nonnative Spanish speakers, How to Write in Spanish instructs Spanish learners--from advanced beginners to fluent speakers--in the conventions used in writing common Spanish-language documents, including resumes and curricula vitae; official forms and documents; college, job, and housing applications; business correspondence; personal letters; E-mail; and even greeting cards and postcards. Combining the features of a reference and workbook, it provides a sample of each type of document, vocabulary hints, a checklist for common errors, and dozens of writing exercises, selfevaluations, and correction guidelines.




The Everything Learning Spanish Book


Book Description

Presents an introduction to the Spanish language that covers greetings, basic grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.




Aprendo a Leer Y Escribir Libro 2


Book Description

Aprendo a leer y escribir, is a series of books that present effective activities for teaching reading and writing to children who are learning Spanish as a first or second language. It is also for those children who have difficulty reading and writing, because of a learning difference or from limited exposure to the printed word. This is an activity book that Special Ed teachers, Reading Intervention and General Education teachers, and even Non-specialist teachers in bilingual or dual Immersion programs can use to support differentiated instruction. And of course, this activity book can be used by parents who want to help their child to learn to read and write in Spanish.The best method to teach reading in Spanish is a Phonetic Syllabic Method because the syllable in the Spanish language is the smallest sound unit easy to pronounce, and recognized by children. This Phonetic Syllabic Method used in Aprende a Leer y Escribir, teaches the five vowels first. Then the syllables are introduced. Once the child dominates the new syllable, this one is combined with the next one to make a new word. By the end of the workbook, the child will be able to read any two or more direct syllable word (Consonant + vowel) word. Every word in the book Aprendo a Leer y Escribir, has an illustration as a visual support. In this way, the children understand all the words that they read. New words are introduced with each new syllable. By the end of the book, the child will have learned 500 new words. The twenty-two syllables are introduced following a sequence based on the frequency of appearance in words used by early literacy texts, and also words familiar to children.Aprendo a Leer y Escribir, comes in a series of five workbooks, each workbook covers the following letters. Book 1: Vowels AEIOU; Book 2: M P S L T; Book 3: R N B F; Book 4: C (ca,co,cu) C (ce,ci) que, qui. J G; Book 5: CH V LL Y Z K W X ñ




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.




Spanish Workbook, Grade 2


Book Description

Brighter Child Spanish for Grade 2 helps students master beginning foreign language skills. Practice is included for learning number words, neighborhood words, classroom words, and more. School success starts here! Workbooks in the popular Brighter Child series are packed with plenty of fun activities that teach a variety of essential school skills. Students will find help for math, English and grammar, handwriting, and other important subject areas. Each book contains full-color practice pages, easy-to-follow instructions, and an answer key.




How to Improve Your Foreign Language Immediately


Book Description

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.




A Long Way from Douala


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Bursting with local color, this hilarious, heartwarming coming-of-age tale follows two friends on a raucous journey across Cameroon as they grapple with grief, sexuality, and dreams of leaving. After their father’s sudden death, Jean’s older brother Roger decides he’s had enough of their abusive mother and their city. He runs away to try his luck crossing illegally into Europe, in the hope of becoming a soccer star abroad. When no news of him reaches the family, and the police declare that finding some feckless brat isn’t worth their time, Jean feels he has to act. Aiming to catch up with Roger before he gets to the Nigerian border, Jean enlists the help of the older Simon, a close neighborhood friend, and the two set out on the road. Through a series of joyful, sparky vignettes, Cameroon life is revealed in all its ups and downs. Max Lobe insightfully touches on grave, complex issues, such as the violence Boko Haram has inflicted on the region, yet still recounts events with remarkable humor and levity.




My First Bilingual Learn-To-Write Workbook: English - Spanish Bilingual Practice for Kids


Book Description

Everything little learners ages 3 to 5 need to start writing--in English and Spanish! When kids are first learning to write it's the perfect time to introduce them to a new language! This bilingual workbook makes it easy and fun for kids to practice core writing skills. Each page features words and directions in both English and Spanish, allowing kids to immerse themselves and build foundational language and writing abilities. This introduction to English and Spanish for kids includes: Guidance for new writers--Start kids off with lines and shapes before moving on to letters and numbers. Plenty of space--Multiple lines per exercise offer plenty of chances to practice each letter and number. Bilingual learning--This workbook introduces lots of new words, ranging from apple/la manzana to la zarzamora/blackberry. Jump-start early language skills with this English and Spanish workbook for kids. Todo lo que los niños pequeños necesitan de 3 a 5 para empezar a escribir--en inglés y español! Cuando los niños empiezan a aprender a escribir, es el tiempo perfecto para introducirles a un nuevo idioma. Este cuaderno bilingüe les permite de una manera fácil y divertida practicar los conocimientos fundamentales de escritura. En cada página encontrarás palabras e instrucciones en ambos idiomas, lo cual permitirá a los niños sumergirse en el idioma y formar una base que le permitirá desarrollar las habilidades de lenguaje y escritura. Este introduccion a ingles y español para niños incluye: Guia para nuevos escritores--Los niños empiezan con líneas y formas antes de seguir con letras y números. Espacio amplio--Múltiples líneas para cada ejercicio para ofrecer muchas oportunidades para practicar cada letra y número. Aprendizaje bilingüe--Este cuaderno introduce muchas palabras nuevas, desde la manzana hasta la zarzamora. Empiezan temprano a aprender un nuevo idioma con este cuaderno bilingüe para niños.




CLEP Official Study Guide 2022


Book Description

This study guide is useful to: Decide which exams to take. Read detailed descriptions of the exams that will help you choose your study resources. Familiarize yourself with the types of questions on the exams. Learn how the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) can help advance your path to a college degree. What Is CLEP? CLEP, the College-Level Examination Program, gives students the opportunity to receive college credit by earning qualifying scores on any one or more of 34 exams. Nearly 3,000 colleges and universities in the United States will grant credit for CLEP exams. More than seven million students have taken CLEP exams since 1967. Now it's your turn to move ahead in your education and career with CLEP! Book jacket.




I Can Write - Yo Puedo Escribir


Book Description

This is one of several in a series of bilingual (Spanish/English) children's glossaries that double as coloring and handwriting practice workbooks. Children will fill out their dictionaries while learning vocabulary in Spanish and strengthen their handwriting and coloring skills at the same time.