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Complete Latin American Spanish: Teach Yourself

Juan Kattan-Ibarra


Paperback
£17.99

ISBN: 9781444105391
Published: 30/07/2010
Extent: 384 pages
Illustrations: 40
Series: TY Complete Courses


 
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Summary:

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding audio support.
- You can purchase the book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444105407)
- The double CD is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444105414)
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Are you looking for a complete course in Latin American Spanish which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Latin American Spanish will guarantee success!

Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online.

The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.

By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

GRAMMAR TIPS
Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.

USEFUL VOCABULARY
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

DIALOGUES
Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.

PRONUNCIATION
Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.

TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Latin American Spanish speakers.

TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.



  • Comprehensive - 13 carefully graded units of dialogues, culture notes, grammar, exercises, grammar summary, pronunciation guide and two-way vocabulary lists to give you everything you need
  • Range - Set in a variety of Latin American countries to give you the major linguistic variations and a broad range of cultural background information
  • Level - Suitable for both the complete beginner and anyone who already has a basic knowledge of Spanish


Table of Contents:
What is your name?
Where is it?
They open at eight
What do you do?
A table for two
How much does it cost?
Holiday plans
Travelling
A message
I used to live in Spain
I would like to hire a car
Have you been to Cuzco?
Go straight on
Pronunciation
Key to the exercises
Transcript of listening comprehension texts
Table of irregular verbs
Glossary of Latin American Terms
Spanish-English vocabulary
English-Spanish vocabulary
Index


About the Author(s):
Juan Kattán-Ibarra holds degrees in foreign-language teaching from the Universities of Chile, Michigan State and London. He taught Spanish at Ealing College and Shell International and was an examiner for the University of London School Examinations Board. He now lives and works in Chile.


Readership:
adults wishing to learn Latin American Spanish


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