Complete Spanish Step-by-Step

by Barbara Bregstein

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Learn Spanish with the most convenient and effective guide from McGraw-Hill's bestselling Step-by-Step Series

It has been proven that the fastest way to learn any language is through a solid grounding in basic grammar and a mastery of high-frequency vocabulary. This approach provides the confidence and tools necessary to understanding and practicing new languages quickly and easily.

Combining the bestselling Easy Spanish Step-by-Step and Advanced Spanish Step-by-Step in one volume, The Complete Spanish Step-by-Step introduces you to the most essential structures, verbs, and vocabulary, then will gradually lead you to a mastery of the Spanish language. Numerous exercises help chart your progress, while engaging readings let you hone your skills in everyday contexts. Unique digital support online and via an app.,

- Flashcards for 3,000 vocabulary items with text-to-speech audio

- Audio recordings of almost 2,500 answers

- Listening practice with 37 passages spoken by native speakers

Whether learning on your own or in a classroom setting, The Complete Spanish Step-by-Step will quickly guide you from novice to near-fluent speaker.

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

1056 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 26, 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.