Painless Spanish

by Carlos B. Vega, Dasha Davis

Learning Spanish becomes a whole lot less painful when students have this guide in hand. They ll start speaking and understanding Spanish as they complete fun-to-answer questions; develop word power as they learn more about the people and culture of Spain and Latin America; test their progress with fun quizzes and games; and more. Titles in Barron s extensive "Painless Series" cover a wide range of subjects taught at middle school and high school levels. Perfect for supporting state standards, these books are written for students who find the subjects somewhat confusing, or just need a little extra help. The authors main goal is to clear up confusion and pique interest by emphasizing the intriguing and often exciting ways in which students can put each subject to practical use. Most of these books take a lighthearted, humorous approach to their subjects, and offer fun exercises including puzzles, games, and challenging Brain Tickler problems to solve. Bonus Online Component: includes additional games to challenge students, including Beat the Clock, a line match game, and a word scramble."

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

336 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Should be called Painful Spanish. Lots of emphasis on grammar, etc...definitely not for the beginner or someone interested in conversational Spanish. I would recommend it for someone who is studying the language.

[Mikhael De vera · Rating 2 out of 5]

Painful for beginners... More of a supplement to already taken classes :/.

[Meg · Rating 1 out of 5]

There is nothing painless about this book. And definitely not a good choice for self-study.

[Mark Meiss · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book assumes a fairly extensive vocabulary already and does not contain a dictionary of the words used. The author comes off as snide and condescending -- and, frankly, "dull and boring".

[Nev Kelly]

Very nice resource for learning Spanish. Recommended to be added to any Spanish learner's collection of resources.

[Emily D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great companion to your beginner Spanish classes especially if you are studying in an institution whose policy is to teach Spanish in Spanish. While I believe (and prefer) that style of teaching, it helps to do some extra reading at home to confirm what you learned and clarify what you were confused about.

This book has a good mix of grammar, vocabulary, reading exercises and cultural trivia that indeed makes learning Spanish fun.

[Jessica Buike · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was NOT painless for someone trying to learn Spanish on their own, and was too frustrating for me to even get past a couple of chapters! Definitely not recommended if you are trying to teach yourself Spanish, but maybe if you had a Spanish teacher going through this book with you it would be better.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book does have some very helpful exercises.