100 Best Learn Spanish Books of All Time
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A proven grammar-based approach that gets you communicating in Spanish with confidence, right away
Easy Spanish Step by Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. Grammatical rules and concepts are clearly explained in order of importance, and more than 300 verbs and key terms are introduced on the basis of frequency. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help learners quickly build their Spanish speaking and comprehension prowess. less
Easy Spanish Step by Step proves that a solid grounding in grammar basics is the key to mastering a second language. Grammatical rules and concepts are clearly explained in order of importance, and more than 300 verbs and key terms are introduced on the basis of frequency. Numerous exercises and engaging readings help learners quickly build their Spanish speaking and comprehension prowess. less
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Anyone can read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks with this unique and proven method, which completely eliminates rote memorization and boring drills.
Original B & W illustrations. less
Original B & W illustrations. less
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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... more
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... more
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Learn the Correct Verb Tenses for Speaking and Writing in Spanish!
Mastering verb tenses in another language can be challenging. This accessible workbook provides a clear and engaging presentation of all aspects of Spanish verbs, combined with extensive practice that is ideal for beginning and intermediate language learners. There are plenty of examples illustrating why and when to use certain verb tenses. With numerous skill-building exercises, comprehensive verb conjugation tables, and new audio recordings and interactive review quizzes, you'll learn to speak and write in... more
Mastering verb tenses in another language can be challenging. This accessible workbook provides a clear and engaging presentation of all aspects of Spanish verbs, combined with extensive practice that is ideal for beginning and intermediate language learners. There are plenty of examples illustrating why and when to use certain verb tenses. With numerous skill-building exercises, comprehensive verb conjugation tables, and new audio recordings and interactive review quizzes, you'll learn to speak and write in... more
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When it appeared in 1924, this work launched into the international spotlight a young and unknown poet whose writings would ignite a generation. W. S. Merwin's incomparable translation faces the original Spanish text. Now in a black-spine Classics edition with an introduction by Cristina Garcia, this book stands as an essential collection that continues to inspire lovers and poets around the world.
The most popular work by Chile's Nobel Prize-winning poet, and the subject of Pablo Larraín's acclaimed feature film Neruda starring Gael García Bernal. less
The most popular work by Chile's Nobel Prize-winning poet, and the subject of Pablo Larraín's acclaimed feature film Neruda starring Gael García Bernal. less
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Ganadora del premio Pluma Platino 2013 y del premio HAI 2016, Abcalia habla de Daian, un hombre que busca a una misteriosa mujer en sueños que le llevan a diferentes planetas y escenarios.
A novel in Spanish recommended for Spanish learners. Written by a university lecturer of Spanish and winner of 2 literary awards, Abcalia will improve your Spanish skills taking you through the dreams of Daian, a man who searches for a mysterious woman in his dreams. less
A novel in Spanish recommended for Spanish learners. Written by a university lecturer of Spanish and winner of 2 literary awards, Abcalia will improve your Spanish skills taking you through the dreams of Daian, a man who searches for a mysterious woman in his dreams. less
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This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Spanish and in English translation. Including stories by Fuentes, Molinas, Marquez and Cortazar, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Spanish and Latin American culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool. less
Recommended by Benny Lewis, and 1 others. Benny LewisWith a book like this, with a parallel text, is that you try to read that text in Spanish first—even one paragraph. You’re not going to understand it all, but the goal isn’t to understand everything, it’s to get as much as you possibly can. (Source)
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Created in 1964 by Quino, Mafalda appeared in various Spanish-language newspapers and weeklies until the Argentine illustrator discontinued the series in 1974. The quirky young girl became an icon throughout Latin America, similar to Charlie Brown in the United States. One could say Mafalda is a singular phenomenon, though, as she is popular both with adults and children even 20 years after the series ended. Several volumes of Mafalda cartoons have been reprinted, but this is the first one that gathers a selection of cartoons spanning the 1964?74 period. less
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The ultimate rapid language-learning guide! For those who’ve despaired of ever learning a foreign language, here, finally, is a book that will make the words stick. At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school -- who does? -- rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources. In Fluent Forever Wyner reveals what he’s discovered.
The greatest challenge to learning a foreign language is the challenge of... more
The greatest challenge to learning a foreign language is the challenge of... more
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Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.
The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almost two years, and subsequently a bestseller around the world, Like Water For Chocolate is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with moments of magic, graphic earthiness, bittersweet wit - and recipes.
A sumptuous feast of a novel, it relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest... more
The number one bestseller in Mexico and America for almost two years, and subsequently a bestseller around the world, Like Water For Chocolate is a romantic, poignant tale, touched with moments of magic, graphic earthiness, bittersweet wit - and recipes.
A sumptuous feast of a novel, it relates the bizarre history of the all-female De La Garza family. Tita, the youngest... more
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Popular phrases, words, and expressions accompany the complete conjugation of common Spanish verbs. less
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Growing up just wouldn't be the same without Ramona! Young readers delight in her trials and triumphs at home and at school. less
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While riding on a bus with her grandmother, a little girl imagines that they are carried up into the sky and fly over the sights of New York City. less
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The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Spanish
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Spanish — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it into action.
Why Pimsleur?
• Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day.
• Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life.
• Proven Method –... more
With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in Spanish — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will help you remember what you’ve learned, so you can put it into action.
Why Pimsleur?
• Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day.
• Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life.
• Proven Method –... more
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GRADES 6, 7, 8/ESL/SPANISH: This Spanish workbook for kids is great for keeping them current during the school year or preparing them for the grade ahead. With easy-to-follow directions, learning Spanish has never been easier!
INCLUDES: This full-color workbook contains grade-level-appropriate content that introduces basic skills to early Spanish language learners, and features 80 perforated, reproducible pages and an answer key.
ENGAGING: With eye-catching graphics, interactive activities, and fun,... more
INCLUDES: This full-color workbook contains grade-level-appropriate content that introduces basic skills to early Spanish language learners, and features 80 perforated, reproducible pages and an answer key.
ENGAGING: With eye-catching graphics, interactive activities, and fun,... more
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GRADES K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5/ESL/SPANISH: This Spanish workbook for kids is great for keeping them current during the school year or preparing them for the grade ahead. With easy-to-follow directions, learning Spanish has never been easier!
INCLUDES: This full-color workbook contains grade-level-appropriate content that introduces basic skills to early Spanish language learners, and features 80 perforated, reproducible pages and an answer key.
ENGAGING: With eye-catching graphics, interactive activities, and... more
INCLUDES: This full-color workbook contains grade-level-appropriate content that introduces basic skills to early Spanish language learners, and features 80 perforated, reproducible pages and an answer key.
ENGAGING: With eye-catching graphics, interactive activities, and... more
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Breve e intensa novela publicada en 1948, este logrado fruto de la denominada "literatura existencial" le dio a su autor un reconocimiento que traspasó las fronteras nacionales. Para quien todavía no la leyó, El túnel es la mejor introducción al universo prodigioso de Ernesto Sábato; para quien la conoce, un clásico de las letras del continente, una historia sobre el drama del hombre arrojado en el sinsentido más doloroso: la conciencia de la nada.
El narrador describe una historia de amor y muerte en la que muestra la soledad del individuo contemporáneo. No están ausentes de... more
El narrador describe una historia de amor y muerte en la que muestra la soledad del individuo contemporáneo. No están ausentes de... more
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Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima enters his life. She is a curandera, one who heals with herbs and magic. 'We cannot let her live her last days in loneliness,' says Antonio's mother. 'It is not the way of our people,' agrees his father. And so Ultima comes to live with Antonio's family in New Mexico. Soon Tony will journey to the threshold of manhood. Always, Ultima watches over him. She graces him with the courage to face childhood bigotry, diabolical possession, the moral collapse of his brother, and too many violent deaths. Under her wise guidance, Tony will probe the family ties... more
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Many language books are boring--this one is not. Written by a native English speaker who learned Spanish the hard way--by trying to talk to Spanish-speaking people--it offers English speakers with a basic knowledge of Spanish hundreds of tips for using the language more fluently and colloquially, with fewer obvious "gringo" errors.
Writing with humor, common sense, and a minimum of jargon, Joseph Keenan covers everything from pronunciation, verb usage, and common grammatical mistakes to the subtleties of addressing other people, "trickster" words that look alike in both languages,... more
Writing with humor, common sense, and a minimum of jargon, Joseph Keenan covers everything from pronunciation, verb usage, and common grammatical mistakes to the subtleties of addressing other people, "trickster" words that look alike in both languages,... more
Don't have time to read the top Learn Spanish books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Leigh has been Boyd Henshaw's number one fan ever since he was in second grade. Now in sixth grade, Leigh lives with his mother and is the new kid in school. He's lonely, troubled by the absence of his father, a cross-country trucker, and angry because a mysterious thief steals from his lunchbag. Then Leigh's teacher assigns a letter-writing project. Naturally Leigh chooses to write to Mr. Henshaw, whose surprising answer changes Leigh's life. (back cover) less
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Designed as a quick reference tool and an easy-to-use study guide, this inexpensive and up-to-date book offers fast, effective communications. The perfect companion for tourists and business travelers in Spain and Latin America, it features words, phrases, and sentences that cover everything from asking directions to making reservations to ordering dinner.
Over 700 conveniently organized expressions include terms for modern telecommunications as well as phrases related to transportation, shopping, services, medical and emergency situations, and other common circumstances. A phonetic... more
Over 700 conveniently organized expressions include terms for modern telecommunications as well as phrases related to transportation, shopping, services, medical and emergency situations, and other common circumstances. A phonetic... more
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GRADES 1–3/ESL/SPANISH: With age-appropriate activities, this beginning Spanish workbook helps children build knowledge and skills for a solid foundation in Spanish.
INCLUDES: This book features easy-to-follow instructions for lessons on the alphabet, parts of speech, days, months, expressions, and more! Also includes a Spanish-English glossary for total skill mastery.
ENGAGING: This spanish workbook for kids combines colorful images with fun, focused activities to entertain and engage children while... more
INCLUDES: This book features easy-to-follow instructions for lessons on the alphabet, parts of speech, days, months, expressions, and more! Also includes a Spanish-English glossary for total skill mastery.
ENGAGING: This spanish workbook for kids combines colorful images with fun, focused activities to entertain and engage children while... more
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Este libro es el regreso a las historias reales de la posguerra, que contaron en voz baja narradores que no querian contar cuentos sino hablar de sus amigos, de sus familiares desaparecidos, de ausencias irreparables. Son historias de los tiempos del silencio, cuando daba miedo que alguien supiera que sabias. Cuatro historias, sutilmente engarzadas entre si, contadas desde el mismo lenguaje pero con los estilos propios de narradores distintos que van perfilando la verdadera protagonista de esta narracion: la derrota. Todo lo que se narra aqui es verdad, pero nada de lo que se cuenta es... more
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Designed to teach Hispanics in the United States and Canada a practical working knowledge of English Updated with additional commonly-used phrases, new questions and answers for practice and review, and listening aids such as find-the-word boxes, jumbled words, and crosswords, the new edition of this informal language-learning program has been created to give Hispanics in the United... more
Designed to teach Hispanics in the United States and Canada a practical working knowledge of English Updated with additional commonly-used phrases, new questions and answers for practice and review, and listening aids such as find-the-word boxes, jumbled words, and crosswords, the new edition of this informal language-learning program has been created to give Hispanics in the United... more
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Especially designed for the beginning student, this handy volume helps students learn Spanish by presenting simple, easy-to-read adaptations of classic Spanish stories and other material — with complete faithful English translations on the facing pages.
The selections, by significant writers of the past and present (Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Juan José Milla, Eufronio Viscarra, Ricardo Palma, Lope de Rueda, Enrique Amorim, Juan José Arreola, and other noted writers), derive from the best and most genuine Hispanic tradition, and are revealing of the life and psychology of the... more
The selections, by significant writers of the past and present (Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Juan José Milla, Eufronio Viscarra, Ricardo Palma, Lope de Rueda, Enrique Amorim, Juan José Arreola, and other noted writers), derive from the best and most genuine Hispanic tradition, and are revealing of the life and psychology of the... more
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La conquista de México constituyó sin duda una de las mayores gestas acontecidas en la historia de la España imperial. Hernán Cortés y su ejército de quinientos soldados consiguieron para su Rey y su religión el más importante de los imperios del Nuevo Mundo: el azteca. En esta obra, convertida ya en todo un clásico dentro de la novela histórica contemporánea y que se edita ahora en una excelente nueva traducción, Passuth combina hábilmente las crónicas contemporáneas, los datos arqueológicos y su amplio conocimiento del escenario histórico para recrear una de las etapas más fascinantes de la... more
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Illus. in full color. Trans. by Pilar de Cuenca & Inés Alvares. "The presence of the English text beneath the Spanish makes it especially helpful in the primary-grade bilingual classroom."--Booklist. less
Don't have time to read the top Learn Spanish books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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Packed with slang words, phrases and expressions not found in any textbook, this fun-to-read handbook teaches the casual, everyday language heard in the cafes, bars and streets of Spanish speaking countries. No one actually speaks the formal Spanish taught in school, which makes this book a must have for anyone looking to chat with the locals without sounding like a robot. Published as an attractive, small trim hardcover, this handy phrasebook makes the perfect gift for travelers and students who want to fill the gap between the Spanish they are learning in class and what is really spoken in... more
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GRADES 6, 7, 8/ESL/SPANISH: This Spanish workbook for kids is great for keeping them current during the school year or preparing them for the grade ahead. With easy-to-follow directions, learning Spanish has never been easier!
INCLUDES: This full-color workbook contains grade-level-appropriate content that introduces basic skills to early Spanish language learners, and features 80 perforated, reproducible pages and an answer key.
ENGAGING: With eye-catching graphics, interactive activities, and fun,... more
INCLUDES: This full-color workbook contains grade-level-appropriate content that introduces basic skills to early Spanish language learners, and features 80 perforated, reproducible pages and an answer key.
ENGAGING: With eye-catching graphics, interactive activities, and fun,... more
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A convenient reference for words in both English and Spanish!
The Webster's English-Spanish Dictionary is a great resource whether in class or on the road; it is a quick and easy tool to find just the words you need. Half of the dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their Spanish translations, the other half is an alphabetical list of Spanish words and their English translations. They are ideal for every second language learner!
No one should be without a dictionary and our Backpack Dictionaries are designed in a compact size for easy... more
The Webster's English-Spanish Dictionary is a great resource whether in class or on the road; it is a quick and easy tool to find just the words you need. Half of the dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words and their Spanish translations, the other half is an alphabetical list of Spanish words and their English translations. They are ideal for every second language learner!
No one should be without a dictionary and our Backpack Dictionaries are designed in a compact size for easy... more
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Learn how to read in Spanish--starting right now!
"Easy Spanish Reader" is a unique, easy-to-follow guide based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it immediately! Whether you're a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, this new edition gives you ways to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories.
"Easy Spanish Reader" begins with the story of two... more
"Easy Spanish Reader" is a unique, easy-to-follow guide based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it immediately! Whether you're a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, this new edition gives you ways to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories.
"Easy Spanish Reader" begins with the story of two... more
Don't have time to read the top Learn Spanish books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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This highly manageable introductory Spanish program, accessible to instructors, TAs, and students, is designed to develop students' cultural competence and their ability to communicate effectively in Spanish in a variety of situations. All components of the program are fully integrated, yet flexible enough to accommodate a range of scheduling factors, contact hours, and ability levels.
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Practice Makes Perfect helps you put your Spanish vocabulary and grammar skills together!
You may have all the vocabulary down pat and every grammar point nailed--but without the skill of knowing how to put these elements together, communicating in your second language would be nearly impossible. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Sentence Builders picks up from where other grammar books leave off, showing you the variety of structures and how to combine them to make solid sentences. And like every Practice Makes Perfect title, these books feature crystal-clear... more
You may have all the vocabulary down pat and every grammar point nailed--but without the skill of knowing how to put these elements together, communicating in your second language would be nearly impossible. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Sentence Builders picks up from where other grammar books leave off, showing you the variety of structures and how to combine them to make solid sentences. And like every Practice Makes Perfect title, these books feature crystal-clear... more
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ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR STUDENTS OF SPANISH explains the grammatical terms that are in Spanish textbooks and shows students how they relate to English grammar. Once students have understood the terms and concepts in their own language, it is easier for them to understand their textbook. With simple explanations and numerous examples, this brief handbook compares English and Spanish grammar and points out the similarities and differences. less
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La estructura externa está compuesta de seis capítulos y un epílogo. Cada capítulo consta de un número variable de secuencias de corta extensión, que desarrollan episodios que están mezclados con otros que ocurren simultáneamente. De esta manera el argumento se rompe en multitud de pequeñas anécdotas. Lo importante es la suma de las mismas, que conforma un conjunto de vidas cruzadas, como las celdas de una colmena.
El marco espacio-temporal es muy preciso: Madrid en unos días del año 1943, en plena posguerra. La historia se basa en un espacio novelesco reducido pero con bastantes... more
El marco espacio-temporal es muy preciso: Madrid en unos días del año 1943, en plena posguerra. La historia se basa en un espacio novelesco reducido pero con bastantes... more
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If you're like the majority of US high school graduates, you've (1) studied Spanish at some point and (2) already forgotten most of it.
It's time for a new language-learning method: One that teaches Spanish the way native speakers talk, using advanced mnemonic techniques you won't be able to forget.
Accelerated Spanish is the proven method that has trained hundreds of students, bringing dozens to fluency in a very short period of time.
This three-volume system has the potential to make you fully fluent in Spanish.
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It's time for a new language-learning method: One that teaches Spanish the way native speakers talk, using advanced mnemonic techniques you won't be able to forget.
Accelerated Spanish is the proven method that has trained hundreds of students, bringing dozens to fluency in a very short period of time.
This three-volume system has the potential to make you fully fluent in Spanish.
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This delightful little story tells of a young girl's time with her grandmother as she relates to a legend of Where Hummingbirds Come From. Grandmother explains the magic waters and the beauty of this tiny bird. Where Hummingbirds Come From may well become an all-time children's classic and a perfect book for the young reader. As well as a wonderful study guide for English as a second language students. less
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CONTENIDO:
El Arte de la Guerra - Sun Tzu
Metafísica - Aristóteles
Popol Vuh - Anonimo
El Príncipe - Niccolò Machiavelli
El libro de la vida - Santa Teresa de Jesús
El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha - Miguel Cervantes
Discurso del método - René Descartes
Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe
Los viajes de Gulliver - Jonathan Swift
Código de Hammurabi - Rey de Babilonia Hammurabi
Candido - Voltaire
Eugenia Gradet - Honoré de Balzac
La marquesa - George Sand
Los Crímenes de la calle Morgue - Edgar Allan Poe more
El Arte de la Guerra - Sun Tzu
Metafísica - Aristóteles
Popol Vuh - Anonimo
El Príncipe - Niccolò Machiavelli
El libro de la vida - Santa Teresa de Jesús
El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha - Miguel Cervantes
Discurso del método - René Descartes
Robinson Crusoe - Daniel Defoe
Los viajes de Gulliver - Jonathan Swift
Código de Hammurabi - Rey de Babilonia Hammurabi
Candido - Voltaire
Eugenia Gradet - Honoré de Balzac
La marquesa - George Sand
Los Crímenes de la calle Morgue - Edgar Allan Poe more
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Do you want to communicate easily and freely in Spanish?
Master Spanish grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Spanish Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By studying and practicing Spanish grammar you'll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Spanish with clarity and ease.
What will I learn?
The Spanish Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a... more
Master Spanish grammar and broaden your vocabulary with your very own Spanish Tutor. This contemporary interactive workbook features 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points with clear goals, concise explanations, and real-world tasks. By studying and practicing Spanish grammar you'll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Spanish with clarity and ease.
What will I learn?
The Spanish Tutor: Grammar and Vocabulary Workbook covers a... more
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"Wake up!"my mother calls. "It's the Day of the Dead! We're going to honor your tío Fernando."
As I help get the altar ready, my mother tells me that later, at the cemetery, we will meet with my uncle Fernando's spirit. At the market, I buy special things for Tío's grave. I watch the musicians and the actors singing songs of life and death. And all day I wonder: How will I meet Tío's spirit? How will I know it is really him?
--¡Despiértate! --me dice mi mamá--. ¡Hoy es el Día de los Muertos! Vamos a honrar la memoria de tu tío Fernando.
Mientras... more
As I help get the altar ready, my mother tells me that later, at the cemetery, we will meet with my uncle Fernando's spirit. At the market, I buy special things for Tío's grave. I watch the musicians and the actors singing songs of life and death. And all day I wonder: How will I meet Tío's spirit? How will I know it is really him?
--¡Despiértate! --me dice mi mamá--. ¡Hoy es el Día de los Muertos! Vamos a honrar la memoria de tu tío Fernando.
Mientras... more
Don't have time to read the top Learn Spanish books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
Shortform summaries help you learn 10x faster by:
- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
- Cutting out the fluff: you focus your time on what's important to know
- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.
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The only up-to-date frequency dictionary of Spanish currently available, this is an invaluable tool for all learners of Spanish that provides a list of the 5,000 most commonly used words in the language.
Based on a twenty million word corpus evenly divided between spoken, fiction and non-fiction texts from both Spain and Latin America, the Dictionary provides a detailed frequency-based list, as well as alphabetical and part-of-speech indexes to ensure maximum ease of access to the information and efficiency of use.
All entries in the rank... more
Based on a twenty million word corpus evenly divided between spoken, fiction and non-fiction texts from both Spain and Latin America, the Dictionary provides a detailed frequency-based list, as well as alphabetical and part-of-speech indexes to ensure maximum ease of access to the information and efficiency of use.
All entries in the rank... more
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Build your confidence in your Spanish skills with practice, practice, practice!
From present tense regular verbs to double object pronouns, this comprehensive guide and workbook covers all those aspects of Spanish grammar that you might find a little intimidating or hard to remember. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar focuses on the practical aspects of Spanish as it's really spoken, so you are not bogged down by unnecessary technicalities. Each unit features crystal-clear explanations, numerous realistic examples, and dozens of engaging... more
From present tense regular verbs to double object pronouns, this comprehensive guide and workbook covers all those aspects of Spanish grammar that you might find a little intimidating or hard to remember. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar focuses on the practical aspects of Spanish as it's really spoken, so you are not bogged down by unnecessary technicalities. Each unit features crystal-clear explanations, numerous realistic examples, and dozens of engaging... more
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Spanish Verbs JUST GOT AS EASY AS 1-2-3
Great news!
Whether you're learning Spanish for fun, school, or work, 2,000+ Essential Spanish Verbs makes everything simple-conjugations, tenses, irregulars, and even conversation.
- 2,000+ Spanish verbs in alphabetical order
- Translations, prepositions, and regional usage
- ALL major tenses and regular and irregular verb forms covered
- Help with forming tenses, explained in clear English
- Sample sentences that show verbs in action
- 40 engaging dialogues that bring verbs to life
-... more
Great news!
Whether you're learning Spanish for fun, school, or work, 2,000+ Essential Spanish Verbs makes everything simple-conjugations, tenses, irregulars, and even conversation.
- 2,000+ Spanish verbs in alphabetical order
- Translations, prepositions, and regional usage
- ALL major tenses and regular and irregular verb forms covered
- Help with forming tenses, explained in clear English
- Sample sentences that show verbs in action
- 40 engaging dialogues that bring verbs to life
-... more
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Learn beginner Spanish grammar painlessly with step-by-step lessons that focus on the essentials and help you build a learning habit.
Inside "Spanish Grammar For Beginners" you'll find:
30 beginner-level Spanish grammar lessons: This reference and practice book covers everything you need to know about beginner Spanish grammar.
Straight-to-the point explanations: No extra fluff and frills, the lessons are straightforward and focus more on the rules rather than the exceptions.
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Inside "Spanish Grammar For Beginners" you'll find:
30 beginner-level Spanish grammar lessons: This reference and practice book covers everything you need to know about beginner Spanish grammar.
Straight-to-the point explanations: No extra fluff and frills, the lessons are straightforward and focus more on the rules rather than the exceptions.
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Solve the mysteries of Spanish irregular verbs
Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Irregular Verbs Up Close puts the spotlight on this tricky grammar trouble spot. It boasts plenty of opportunities for practicing your language skills, as well as extensive examples based on a conversational style that will keep you engaged. The book also features a unique answer key that gives you more than just a listing of correct answers; it clues you in on the "why" behind them.
This book includes:
Hundreds of exercises for practice, practice, practice more
Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Irregular Verbs Up Close puts the spotlight on this tricky grammar trouble spot. It boasts plenty of opportunities for practicing your language skills, as well as extensive examples based on a conversational style that will keep you engaged. The book also features a unique answer key that gives you more than just a listing of correct answers; it clues you in on the "why" behind them.
This book includes:
Hundreds of exercises for practice, practice, practice more
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A lovingly created blend of essential Mexican recipes, magical illustrations and a family’s story. My Abuela’s Table is as much a work of art as it is a book of trusted heirloom Mexican recipes. More than seventy recipes plus variations have been passed down from Daniella’s abuela (her grandmother) in Mexico, transcribed and translated by Daniella’s mother into English, and then brought to life by Daniella in this delightfully illustrated book of essential Mexican home cooking. Popular dishes and favorites such as tacos, churros, empanadas, guacamole and huevos rancheros sit alongside less... more
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GET D!RTY
Next time you’re traveling or just chattin’ in Spanish with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including:
•Cool slang
•Funny insults
•Explicit sex terms
•Raw swear words
Dirty Spanish teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of Spain and Latin America:
•What's up?
¿Qué tal?
•I'm wasted
Estoy fumigado.
•Your mom's a ten.
Tu vieja es un cuero.
•I... more
Next time you’re traveling or just chattin’ in Spanish with your friends, drop the textbook formality and bust out with expressions they never teach you in school, including:
•Cool slang
•Funny insults
•Explicit sex terms
•Raw swear words
Dirty Spanish teaches the casual expressions heard every day on the streets of Spain and Latin America:
•What's up?
¿Qué tal?
•I'm wasted
Estoy fumigado.
•Your mom's a ten.
Tu vieja es un cuero.
•I... more
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For self-learners, a clear and accessible Spanish grammar book for beginners and intermediates. For teachers: a flexible and interesting text for classroom use. Pronounciation tips plus oral and written exercises are included throughout the book to guide progress and encourage talking and understanding. less
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Get ready to ace your AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam with this easy-to-follow study guide
5 Steps to a 5: AP Spanish Language and Culture introduces an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to achieve a high score on the exam. This wildly popular test prep guide matches the latest course syllabus and the latest exam. You'll get two full-length practice tests, detailed answers to each question, study tips, information on how the exam is scores, and much more.
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5 Steps to a 5: AP Spanish Language and Culture introduces an easy to follow, effective 5-step study plan to help you build the skills, knowledge, and test-taking confidence you need to achieve a high score on the exam. This wildly popular test prep guide matches the latest course syllabus and the latest exam. You'll get two full-length practice tests, detailed answers to each question, study tips, information on how the exam is scores, and much more.
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Dreams and Nightmares appears in full color in both English and Spanish.
Description
At fourteen, Liliana Velásquez walked out of her village in Guatemala and headed for the U.S. border, alone. On her two-thousand-mile voyage, she was robbed by narcos, rode the boxcars of La Bestia, and encountered death in the Sonoran Desert. When she was caught by Immigration in Arizona, she thought her journey was over. But it had just begun.
A los catorce años, Liliana abandonó su pueblo en Guatemala y se dirigió hacia la frontera de los Estados Unidos, sola. En su viaje... more
Description
At fourteen, Liliana Velásquez walked out of her village in Guatemala and headed for the U.S. border, alone. On her two-thousand-mile voyage, she was robbed by narcos, rode the boxcars of La Bestia, and encountered death in the Sonoran Desert. When she was caught by Immigration in Arizona, she thought her journey was over. But it had just begun.
A los catorce años, Liliana abandonó su pueblo en Guatemala y se dirigió hacia la frontera de los Estados Unidos, sola. En su viaje... more
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Get up close and master Spanish past-tense verbs
As you study Spanish you may view past-tense verbs as obstacles to your full understanding of the language. Learning past-tense verbs can be one of the most frustrating aspects of studying Spanish grammar, but it is also one of the most important for being understood and following what others say. By adding Spanish past-tense verbs to your range of language skills, you will open up a whole new world of communication.
With plenty of opportunities for practice, practice, practice, Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish... more
As you study Spanish you may view past-tense verbs as obstacles to your full understanding of the language. Learning past-tense verbs can be one of the most frustrating aspects of studying Spanish grammar, but it is also one of the most important for being understood and following what others say. By adding Spanish past-tense verbs to your range of language skills, you will open up a whole new world of communication.
With plenty of opportunities for practice, practice, practice, Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish... more
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What's preventing you from teaching Spanish in your homeschool or learning it on your own? If you're intimidated because you've never studied Spanish, bewildered by traditional Spanish books that move too fast, or just don't know where to begin, then Getting Started with Spanish is for you! Specifically designed to overcome these types of obstacles, Getting Started with Spanish is divided into simple lessons that explain the fundamentals of Spanish grammar in a way that anyone can grasp. Instead of burying you in mountains of information to memorize, new words and concepts are introduced in a... more
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Discover Spain through our varied and entertaining lessons! You will acquire Spanish easily by intuitive assimilation. In just a few months, you will be familiar with the language spoken in Spain today.
Another advantage: the book contains an appendix on Latin American Spanish.
Professionally made by native speakers, audio recordings of all lessons and exercises help you to acquire a genuine accent. They are valuable: listen to them often!
The MP3 CD contains audio files in MP3 format with the studio quality of a conventional audio CD. less
Another advantage: the book contains an appendix on Latin American Spanish.
Professionally made by native speakers, audio recordings of all lessons and exercises help you to acquire a genuine accent. They are valuable: listen to them often!
The MP3 CD contains audio files in MP3 format with the studio quality of a conventional audio CD. less
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325 Exercises + Online Flashcard App + 75-minutes of Streaming Audio
Bite-size lessons. Big-time learning, now with digital support
Practice Makes Perfect Basic Spanish is a trusted and proven companion for your Spanish-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, author Dorothy Richmond explains one and only one grammar concept and illustrates it with many clear examples. The accompanying exercises let you practice, practice, practice what you have learned. Although these lessons are purposely short so you can... more
Bite-size lessons. Big-time learning, now with digital support
Practice Makes Perfect Basic Spanish is a trusted and proven companion for your Spanish-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, author Dorothy Richmond explains one and only one grammar concept and illustrates it with many clear examples. The accompanying exercises let you practice, practice, practice what you have learned. Although these lessons are purposely short so you can... more
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Is conversational Spanish turning a little too tricky for you? Do you have no idea on how to order a meal or book a room at a hotel?
If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you!
If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly.
‘How do I... more
If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you!
If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly.
‘How do I... more
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A powerful, eerily unsettling story collection from a major international literary star.
Unearthly and unexpected, the stories in Mouthful of Birds burrow their way into your psyche and don't let go. Samanta Schweblin haunts and mesmerizes in this extraordinary, masterful collection.
Schweblin's stories have the feel of a sleepless night, where every shadow and bump in the dark take on huge implications, leaving your pulse racing, and the line between the real and the strange blur. less
Unearthly and unexpected, the stories in Mouthful of Birds burrow their way into your psyche and don't let go. Samanta Schweblin haunts and mesmerizes in this extraordinary, masterful collection.
Schweblin's stories have the feel of a sleepless night, where every shadow and bump in the dark take on huge implications, leaving your pulse racing, and the line between the real and the strange blur. less
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Erase una vez un gallito mandon que iba muy limpiecito a la boda de su tio Perico... Hasta que se ensucio y quiso que todos lo ayudaran a volver a estar limpiecito. Un libro muy divertido en ingles y espanol que deleitara tanto a grandes como a chicos.
Bilingual-English and Spanish
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"Singer's retelling from the Old Testament gives a new dimension to the story of the Flood.
Children will enjoy hearing the different animals praise their own special qualities so that each
will be assured a place on Noah's Ark. Of course, all are taken on board, but because the dove
is the only one that did not boast, Noah makes the bird his messenger. Commenting that there
are more doves in the world today than there are ferocious beasts, Singers says, "The dove
lives happily without fighting. It is the bird of peace." Eric Carle's brightly colored collages more
Children will enjoy hearing the different animals praise their own special qualities so that each
will be assured a place on Noah's Ark. Of course, all are taken on board, but because the dove
is the only one that did not boast, Noah makes the bird his messenger. Commenting that there
are more doves in the world today than there are ferocious beasts, Singers says, "The dove
lives happily without fighting. It is the bird of peace." Eric Carle's brightly colored collages more
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En un motel cerca de Guadalajara yace un hombre muerto en una postura poco honrosa. ¿Asesinato de estudiada crueldad o muerte natural tras la pasión de un encuentro amoroso? En ambos casos, se trata de un destino incomprensible para el ingeniero Trinidad Soler, respetable hombre de familia empleado en una central nuclear cercana. Pero las apariencias engañan, y alguien recuerda haberlo visto la noche anterior acompañado de una rubia de marcado acento ruso. El sargento de la Guardia Civil Rubén Bevilacqua, psicólogo renegado, y su ayudante Virginia Chamorro, mujer reservada y perspicaz,... more
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Learn Latin American Spanish quickly and painlessly
The job market for those who are bilingual is expanding rapidly. Businesses and government agencies are hiring translators; retailers and advertisers are concentrating more energy in targeting the Spanish-speaking; and hospitals and agencies are seeking to overcome language barriers.
Whether you're a student studying Spanish, a traveler gearing up for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country and need to learn the basics, or a upwardly mobile looking to get ahead of the pack in your career by learning a second language,... more
The job market for those who are bilingual is expanding rapidly. Businesses and government agencies are hiring translators; retailers and advertisers are concentrating more energy in targeting the Spanish-speaking; and hospitals and agencies are seeking to overcome language barriers.
Whether you're a student studying Spanish, a traveler gearing up for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country and need to learn the basics, or a upwardly mobile looking to get ahead of the pack in your career by learning a second language,... more
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Learning the essentials of Spanish couldn’t be easier with Collins bestselling language coach. Covers both European and Latin American Spanish.
Ideal for beginners who need to learn the basics quickly.
• Ideal for learning basic Spanish for travel
• Learn and remember what you need
• No need to write notes or try to remember
• Includes a booklet to help you revise
Which Paul Noble product is right for me?
I need a basic audio course for use on holiday or a business trip – choose The... more
Ideal for beginners who need to learn the basics quickly.
• Ideal for learning basic Spanish for travel
• Learn and remember what you need
• No need to write notes or try to remember
• Includes a booklet to help you revise
Which Paul Noble product is right for me?
I need a basic audio course for use on holiday or a business trip – choose The... more
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La aparición de una mujer apuñalada en un pueblo de Zaragoza podría ser un trabajo más para el sargento Bevilacqua y la cabo Chamorro, pero éste es un caso fuera de lo común; la víctima es Neus Barutell, una célebre periodista casada con un consagrado escritor catalán, lo que atrae a la prensa más sensacionalista y somete a los investigadores de la Guardia Civil a una dosis suplementaria de presión. En estas peculiares circunstancias, Bevilacqua y su compañera deberán remover con sigilo las entrañas de una vida pública más allá de las apariencias y sumergirse en las flaquezas e inseguridades... more
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Featuring comprehensive coverage of the language requirements needed to pass the new examination specifications for A and AS level and Scottish Highers, this new edition lists Spanish vocabulary in clear and easily followed topic areas. less
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Presents a reader for advanced placement Spanish language classes that includes works of fiction and poetry from several important Spanish and Spanish American writers, along with questions to consider for each story or section of poems. less
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GRADES PK–1/ESL/SPANISH:With age-appropriate activities, this beginning Spanish workbook helps children build knowledge and skills for a solid foundation in Spanish.
INCLUDES: This book features easy-to-follow instructions for lessons on the alphabet, parts of speech, days, months, expressions, and more! Also includes a Spanish-English glossary for total skill mastery.
ENGAGING: This spanish workbook for kids combines colorful images with fun, focused activities to entertain and engage children while... more
INCLUDES: This book features easy-to-follow instructions for lessons on the alphabet, parts of speech, days, months, expressions, and more! Also includes a Spanish-English glossary for total skill mastery.
ENGAGING: This spanish workbook for kids combines colorful images with fun, focused activities to entertain and engage children while... more
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University Academic Editions presents: A Good Spanish Book! by Dr Ricardo Roque Mateos.
This is considered by many like the best Spanish Course for beginners available nowadays. The contents are modern, the method is extremely efficient and the author is a university lecturer native from Spain with a PhD in Spanish Studies. less
This is considered by many like the best Spanish Course for beginners available nowadays. The contents are modern, the method is extremely efficient and the author is a university lecturer native from Spain with a PhD in Spanish Studies. less
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Easy Learning Spanish Conversation is a unique guide to communicating in Spanish. It will help you to find out more about Spanish culture and to practise your spoken Spanish with a free downloadable audio file.
Collins Easy Learning Spanish Conversation is an ideal tool for learners of Spanish at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.
The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered... more
Collins Easy Learning Spanish Conversation is an ideal tool for learners of Spanish at all levels, whether at school, in evening classes or at home, and is indispensable for business or leisure.
The text consists of 12 units, each illustrating the language used in a particular situation, followed by a summary which gives all the key phrases covered... more
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Improve your Spanish skills and grow your vocabulary with these 10 entertaining Spanish short stories!
The best part of learning a new language is experiencing the culture and diving into activities that will enrich your life and vocabulary. The best way to learn a new language is by reading, and in this Spanish book you will find yourself turning page after page to get to the end of each captivating story that will engage your mind and help you improve your Spanish.
In this book you will find:
10... more
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Con motivo de su décimo aniversario, Demipage ha invitado a treinta grandes autores de la escena literaria nacional a subirse en su velocípedo y pedalear junto a ella a lo largo de este libro de relatos. Treinta historias inéditas de autores como Antonio Muñoz Molina, Luis Landero, Andrés Neuman, José Ovejero, Santiago Auserón y un largo etcétera de escritores referenciales de este país que comparten escenario con otros que tienen por delante una prometedora carrera literaria, como Juan Gracia Armendáriz, Guillermo Aguirre o Sara Mesa. Una fantástica combinación destinada a todos los amantes... more
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Collins Easy Learning Spanish Verbs offers beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to Spanish verbs.
The main section of the book consists of 120 fully conjugated verbs, regular and irregular. Each is self-contained, showing all the major tenses clearly set out with pronouns.
The introduction gives a detailed explanation of each of the three main tenses. It also deals with compound tenses and the use of the passive. Finally, an alphabetical index lists almost 3,000 widely used verbs; each one cross-refers the user to its basic model in the main verb tables.
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Support Spanish acquisition using Skills for Success: Spanish for grades 6–12. Students can use the activities in this 128-page book on their own or in addition to any Spanish program. The exercises are presented in a range of formats that help students acquire everyday Spanish vocabulary. The book includes vocabulary lists, reproducible storybooks, a pronunciation key, and an answer key. less
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Don Juan Tenorio, el drama romántico por excelencia, es una de las pocas obras que han tenido y siguen teniendo una vida auténticamente popular. Difícil seria encontrar un espanol que no sepa recitar de memoria alguno de sus versos. El drama, que repite el viejo tema de Don Juan, ha adquirido una eficacia literaria inusitada en la mezcla de temas de capa y espada con los religiosos y morales. Esta edición se basa en la francesa que Zorrilla dio como definitiva cotejada con el manuscrito autógrafo conservado en la Real Academia Española. less
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It’s the perfect time to learn Spanish! The ever-popular "SPANISH in 10 minutes a day" now comes with a new digital download creating an even better hands-on language learning experience. You’ll learn everything you’ll need for your travels abroad! From the time you step off the plane, hop in a cab and order your first “cerveza,” your language needs are covered! Fun, fast, easy and interactive—"SPANISH in 10 minutes a day" is exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
The "10 minutes a day" Program:
The "10 minutes a... more
The "10 minutes a day" Program:
The "10 minutes a... more
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Learning Spanish is easy and fun with this coloring book, which presents more than 60 pages of vocabulary words and useful phrases accompanied by kid-friendly art. In addition to English translations of Spanish words and pronunciations for such basics as numbers, colors, and the days of the week, the book offers helpful expressions, including "See you later," "I love you," and many more.
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Learning Spanish Words through Etymology and Mnemonics makes use of etymology to help you remember Spanish words and, failing that, suggests a mnemonic. Combination of these two approaches in one book separates it from other books on the market. The amount and depth of etymology is carefully chosen to be practical and not overwhelm an average reader. The suggested mnemonics aim to help an educated English-speaking person. An adult or young adult who likes learning vocabulary with some word analysis instead of rote memory will find this book to be helpful and a joy to read. With about... more
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'Pasos' is the course for anyone wishing to learn Spanish from scratch. Whether learning for work or pleasure, 'Pasos' gives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand a language spoken by over 400 million people. This revised edition covers contemporary contexts and vocabulary. less
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
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