Complete Spanish Step-by-Step

by Barbara Bregstein

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The comprehensive program that will lead you from beginner to Spanish mastery one step at a time Based on the idea that the quickest route to learning Spanish is through a solid grounding in grammar basics, Complete Spanish Step by Step combines two bestselling guides in one. Easy Spanish Step by Step and Advanced Spanish Step by Step . From the very beginning, you are introduced to the most essential structures―allowing you to communicate in Spanish almost immediately. Then, through a series of interconnected “steps,” you will progress in logical way to more common concepts that govern how Spanish is spoken and written. Along the way, you are introduced to hundreds of carefully selected verbs and vocabulary words presented on the basis of how often they are used in everyday Spanish. You will then progress to more advanced topics needed for Spanish proficiency, including the use of the preterit and imperfect tenses, commands, the present and past subjunctive, idioms, and more. Guaranteed to get you quickly up and running with the knowledge and skills you need to communicate proficiently in Spanish, Complete Spanish Step by Step • A unique “building block” approach to mastering essential grammar, verbs, and vocabulary
• Down to earth explanations of important rules and concepts
• More than 300 verbs and hundreds of key terms introduced on the basis of frequency
• More than 250 exercises to test what you’re learned and measure progress
• Engaging readings that help you hone your skills in everyday contexts
• Audio recordings of every reading, via app and online, to build your listening comprehension

Genres: Spanish Literature, Language, Reference, Nonfiction, Textbooks

624 pages, Paperback

Published August 17, 2016

Reviews

[Joseph Hirsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best way to learn a language is total immersion (no, not the Rosetta Stone program). You go to the country where that language is spoken and you try to speak it. Eventually your need to do things like get food and lodging will force you to pick up at least some of the rudimentary mechanics of the language. If you don't have the time or the money to go to another country, the second-best way to learn another language is to still be a child, when your neuroplasticity is at its best and you're most likely to retain the most information. A middle-aged genius is less likely to pick up a foreign language than someone of average intelligence who is five years old. But, unless you have a time machine or some sort of Benjamin Button-like disease, you're going to find it even harder to travel back in time than to come up with the money to live in a foreign country.

That leaves the third best method to learn another language: this book, provided the language you're trying to learn is Spanish (I don't hazard "Complete Spanish Step-by-Step" will help you pick up Mandarin). It's certainly helped me more than hearing family members squabble on "Caso Cerrado con Dr. Polo" about who called ICE on who. Highest recommendation

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy book to learn Spanish. I'm enjoying the book more than class.

[axxonn]

i didn't finish it yet. but it's good

[James Akpan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really a Great Guide

I first got the free version of this book through Audible and got so prepared for my official Spanish language classes. It's amazing how the audio system of humans work when learning a new language. During the actual classes in Guatemala I got the written version as a companion and supplement to the audio book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has an English language background but wants to learn Spanish. Que tenga buen dia!

[James Forster · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my spanish bible for the past year!

He aprendido mucho con el libro y lo disfruté mucho. Me encanta las actividades y la estructura del libro - gracias. Con todo!

[X · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook version on Audible. I have no doubt that this would work a million times better as a physical book. As it is though it's a pretty good system. No gimmicks. No dialogue to memorize. Just the basics. You learn vocab. You learn grammar. You do drills to really get them. The author frequently reminds you to try to think in the language. The order in which subjects are taught is mostly intuitive, although I think a few things were questionable - I would have brought in present perfect a bit sooner, for example, though I also see the benefit of introducing past tense earlier. Anyway, this is definitely one of the best language learning textbooks I've come across.

[Hameed Bhai]

Good

[June Dhamers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent for learning Spanish.

[Samie Sabet · Rating 3 out of 5]

While it is quite comprehensive, it moves fast and does not allow for repetition.

[Hunter · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a decent method for self study, but I prefer others. I found the first half tedious. The book really starts to shine in the advanced section (from Chapter 16) which I like more.