Complete Spanish: Teach Yourself (Book/CD Pack)

Kattan-Ibarra, Juan

ISBN 10: 1444100017 ISBN 13: 9781444100013

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2010

Synopsis

Is this the right course for you?

Complete Spanish will take you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker.

Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Spanish
is 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 25 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 full colour text, 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 to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Spain.

Try this
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1444100017
• ISBN 13: 9781444100013
• Binding: Audio CD
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 368