Easy Spanish Reader w/CD-ROM: A Three-Part Text for Beginning Students (Easy Reader Series) - Softcover

Tardy, William T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071603387 ISBN 13: 9780071603386

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 2009

Synopsis

Learn how to read in Spanish--instantly!

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, you will 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.

• Build your comprehension of the Spanish language with readings of increasing difficulty
• Find out what unfamiliar words and phrases mean with the book's helpful glossary
• Discover the nuances of Spanish language and culture as well as the country's history through engaging texts
• Get a feel for authentic Spanish society with readings from contemporary literature

Use the accompanying CD-ROM to hear engaging recordings of more than fifty passages featured in the book. You can listen to and view text simultaneously on your computer or download the audio files to your iPod or other mp3 device for learning on-the-go.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Learn how to read in Spanish--starting right now!

The Easy Reader Series books are unique, easy-to-follow guides 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, the new editions of these popular titles give 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 high-school seniors involved with their Spanish Club. As you read about their experiences, you'll discover the nuances of language and culture right along with the students.

The next section contains a colorful history of Mexico, from the Conquistadors to the present, including vivid depictions of Cortès's encounters with the Aztecs. The last section is comprised of an abridged version of the classic story "Lazarillo de Tormes," which allows you to practice your grammar and vocabulary skills on a great work of Spanish literature:

• Progressive format makes it easy to quickly build comprehension
  
• Marginal word glossaries conveniently present new words and phrases
  
• Exercises challenge language comprehension and build reading skills
  
• Fully updated new editions, featuring expanded exercises and answer key
  

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About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0071603387
• ISBN 13: 9780071603386
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 240