Spanish Essentials for Dummies

by Gail Stein, Mary Kraynak

Learning a new language is a fun and challenging feat for students at every level. Perfect for those just starting out or returning to Spanish after time away, "Spanish Essentials For Dummies" focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical introductory Spanish course. From adjectives and adverbs to understanding tenses and asking questions, students will skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time with the help of "Spanish Essentials For Dummies." This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical Spanish concepts as they help students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back to the classroom who just want to be brush up on the core concepts."The Essentials For Dummies" Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, "The Essentials For Dummies." Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.

Genres: Spanish Literature, Language, Nonfiction, Reference

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 9, 2010

Reviews

[Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how this book provides just the basics and doesn't delve into the more complex verb tenses, which are very rarely used. The presented vocabulary includes almost all useful words, although there are some rare/less useful words that could have been omitted from the book.

Overall, it is pretty good. I use it to refresh my Spanish from time to time and it works well.

[Miranda Zolla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good refresher for knowing when to use which verbs and the right tense/conjugation! Some interactive exercises would’ve made this a bit more engaging and less dry.

Happy that this beginner book teaches multiple tenses and not just the present!

[Michele Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great book as a refresher on Spanish grammar and speaking. I would not say that this is an introduction book, it is mostly like my second year of high school Spanish.

[Simge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Baştan gramer öğretmiyor, bilene tekrar ve hatırlatma gibi. Cok yararlı bulduğum kelime ve kalıplar var içinde. tekrar tekrar okunur

[Hüsna Kefelioğlu · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you say that you're like a beginner level in Spanish , you like this book. I enjoyed it. It helps you to improve your vocabulary .

[Megan Lewellyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty much what you learn in high school Spanish.

[Marguerite Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great review of Spanish before a trip to Peru.

[Merlyn Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not for absolute beginners, but an easy to read grammar book.

[Virginia · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wouln't recommend. It was okay but not very helpful.