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There are numerous Spanish language courses available. The ones shown on this page are just a small selection.

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Courses

TeachMe! Spanish

TeachMe! Spanish

- a CD-ROM course which helps to learn grammar and a wide range of vocabulary. Also includes a book of stories, which you can listen to and read, an audio CD, and an AutoLearn feature.

Buy from: www.linguashop.com

Instant Immersion Spanish Levels 1,2 & 3

Instant Immersion Spanish Levels 1,2 & 3

by TOPICS Entertainment

- Spanish Levels 1, 2 & 3 includes six language learning CD-ROMS and three bonus discs: an interactive DVD, audio for an iPod or MP3 player.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Colloquial Spanish

Colloquial Spanish - A Complete Language Course

by Untza Otaola Alday

- a good introduction to Spanish as it is actually spoken in Spain. Includes a course book containing dialogues, grammatical notes, exercises and cultural information, together with two cassettes or CDs with recordings of some of the dialogues and exercises.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Colloquial Spanish 2

Colloquial Spanish 2: The Next Step in Language Learning

by Untza Otada Alday

- a intermediate-level course in spoken and written Spanish which helps you to review and expand your knowledge of the language. Includes a textbook and two cassettes or CDs with recordings of some of the dialogues and exercises.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Colloquial Spanish of Latin America

Colloquial Spanish of Latin America: The Complete Course for Beginners

by Roberto Rodriguez-Saona

- a good introduction to Spanish as it is actually spoken in Latin America. Includes a course book containing dialogues, grammatical notes, exercises and cultural information, together with two cassettes or CDs with recordings of some of the dialogues and exercises.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Colloquial Spanish of Latin America 2

Colloquial Spanish of Latin America 2

by Roberto Rodriguez-Saona

- a intermediate-level course in spoken and written Latin American Spanish which helps you to review and expand your knowledge of the language. Includes a textbook and two cassettes or CDs with recordings of some of the dialogues and exercises.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Madrigals Magic Key to Spanish

Madrigals Magic Key to Spanish

by Margaret Madrigals

- an excellent book packed with great tips on vocabulary-building, grammar, and usage with original illustrations by Andy Warhol. The "magic keys" are easy ways of converting English words into Spanish words.

This book is divided into 45 lessons, each of which covers a magic key or two, and/or grammar points, then drills you in their usage. There are regular tests to check how much you have remembered. This method really works and is fun.

Buy from: Amazon.com

Rocket Spanish

Rocket Spanish

- a computer-based Spanish course consisting of 45 2-hour lessons, over 700 activities and exercises, over 3,000 separate sound files (more than 7 hours of audio), three software games and step-by-step instructions. Available in on CD-ROMs or in downloadable format.

Buy from: Rocket languages

 

Visual Link Spanish

Visual Link Spanish

by Visual Link Languages

- learning software for Spanish with 13 themed sections containing interactive lessons on sentence building, vocabulary, pronunciation, verbal and written quizzes and games.

Buy from: Amazon.com

Laugh 'n' Learn Spanish

Laugh 'n' Learn Spanish

by Lynn Johnston and Brenda Wegmann

- features 100 Spanish versions of the popular comic strip "For Better or For Worse", each of which is accompanied by notes on vocabulary, grammar and usage and a description of the action in the comic strip in Spanish. There are also additional grammar notes and regular review sections. This is an interesting and entertaining way to learn Spanish.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

The Oxford Spanish Cartoon-strip Vocabulary Builder

The Oxford Spanish Cartoon-strip Vocabulary Builder

by Claire Bretecher and Monica Tamariz

- this book enables you to expand your colloquial Spanish vocabulary with the help of amusing cartoons which present the language in context. Concentrates on Castilian Spanish though includes notes on Latin American usage. Suitable for those with at least an intermediate level of Spanish.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

The Complete Musical Spanish: Learn Through Pop Music

The Complete Musical Spanish: Learn Through Pop Music

by Stacey Tipton

- a fun way to learn Spanish through 10 popular Spanish songs, including La Bamba, Guantanamera and La Cucaracha. The lessons in the textbook are based on the song lyrics. There are also notes on pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish

Breaking Out of Beginner's Spanish

by Joseph J. Keenan

- this book explains in a clear and light-hearted way the most important areas of Spanish that cause confusion to beginners, such as when to use ser and when to use estar; commonly confused words; common verbs with multiple meanings, and the subjunctive. There are also chapters on the most common verbs and their typical usage; snappy answers and expressions to use when you can't think of what to say; and how not to sound like a gringo.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Gritty Spanish

Gritty Spanish

by Eldon Mirjah

- a set of 31 interesting, raw and uncut short stories in Spanish, with English translations. The stories were written for Spanish learners to improve their Spanish comprehension by exposing themselves to unique, edgy amd honest conversations. Suitable for intermediate to advanced learners. Not suitable for children.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Glossika Castilian Spanish

Glossika Spanish

by Glossika

- Glossika's audiovisual method helps you master comprehension and achieve fluency. Great on its own, or the perfect companion to your ongoing studies.

Buy from Glossika.com: Castillian Spanish or Mexican Spanish

Glossika Mexican Spanish

Glossika Mexican Spanish

by Glossika

- Glossika's audiovisual method helps you master comprehension and achieve fluency. Great on its own, or the perfect companion to your ongoing studies.

Buy from: Glossika.com

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Grammars

A Comprehensive Spanish Grammar

A Comprehensive Spanish Grammar

by Jacques De Bruyne and Christopher J. Pountain

- a definitive grammar which balances a respect for established tradition with an awareness of current usage. This book is both authoritative and stimulating in its approach. Covers topics from basic pronunciation and the use of the noun, to particular problem areas, such as difficulties with verbs and word order. Special sections examine regional diversity within the language, and attention is paid throughout to the inclusion of Latin-American Spanish.

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A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish

A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish

by John Butt and Carmen Benjamin

- a advanced grammar reference which provides a detailed description of how Spanish is used in real life in the various Spanish speaking countries and regions. Also includes numerous citations from the writings of novelists, scholars, journalists, etc.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

501 Spanish Verbs

501 Spanish Verbs

by Christopher Kendris and Theodore N. Kendris

- features the most important and commonly used Spanish verbs alphabetically in chart form, one verb per page, and conjugated in all persons and tenses, both active and passive. Also includes bilingual useful expressions and idioms for travellers, verb drills and tests. Essential for serious students of Spanish.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

601 Spanish Verbs

601 Spanish Verbs

by Berlitz

- an easy-to-understand Spanish verb guide featuring an alphabetical listing of 601 verbs, verb activity pages, 75 Must Know verbs, spelling shortcuts, and lists of test verbs and technology related verbs.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

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Dictionaries

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

by Oxford University Press

- a comprehensive bilingual Spanish dictionary with over 300,000 words and phrases. Includes numerous notes on life and culture in the Spanish-speaking world, and also extra help with grammar and usage.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

The Oxford Spanish Minidictionary

The Oxford Spanish Minidictionary: Spanish-English, English-Spanish

by Christine Lea et al

- an up-to-date pocket dictionary with over 100,000 words, phrases and translations.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

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Phrasebooks

Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

by Marta Lopez

- a phrasebook containing a good selection of phrases in European Spanish, a mini dictionary, and information about pronunciation and grammar. Also includes Basque, Catalan and Galician sections.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Latin American Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

Latin American Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

by Roberto Esposto

- a phrasebook containing a good selection of phrases in Latin American Spanish, a mini dictionary, and information about pronunciation and grammar.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Mexican Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

Mexican Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

by Rafael & Cecilia Carmona

- a phrasebook containing a good selection of phrases in Mexican Spanish, a mini dictionary, and information about pronunciation and grammar. Also includes some useful cultural tips and information about Mexican food.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Costa Rican Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

Costa Rican Spanish: Lonely Planet Phrasebook

by Thomas Kohnstamm

- a phrasebook containing a good selection of phrases in Costa Rican Spanish, a mini dictionary, and information about pronunciation and grammar.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

 


Bilingual Spanish books

Tales of Eva and Lucas: Cuentos de Eva y Luca

Tales of Eva and Lucas: Cuentos de Eva y Luca

by Delia Berlin

- Eva and Lucas are best friends and neighbors. They are also thoughtful and endearing chickens. In this bilingual (English/Spanish) book, they encounter problems and develop solutions using their insights about sharing, caring and empathy.

Eva y Lucas son mejores amigos y vecinos. También son pollitos amables y simpáticos. En este libro bilingüe en capítulos para leer o ser leído, ellos confrontan problemas y desarrollan soluciones usando sus descubrimientos sobre generosidad, apoyo mutuo y empatía.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

Perro grande ... Perro pequeño / Big Dog ... Little Dog (Spanish and English Edition)

Perro grande ... Perro pequeño / Big Dog ... Little Dog (Spanish and English Edition)

by P.D. Eastman

- does a good job of exploring the concepts of size, color and opposites using a storyline about two dogs who are very different, but also the best of friends. English text is displayed under the Spanish, making it an excellent choice for a bilingual classroom in the primary grades.

Buy from: Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

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