Margarita Madrigal's books have been used by thousands around the world. Former successful users applaud the Madrigal Method: its simplicity, its copious use of cognates, and its humor. The conversations, explanations, exercises, activities, and tapes in Open Door to Spanish teach readers to recognize the large number of words and expressions that are alike in English and in Spanish (cognates), strategies and rules for converting English words to Spanish, hints for identifying large numbers of new words in Spanish, formulas to help readers use Spanish verbs to describe events in the past, present, and future. The volume addresses conversational concerns related to el restaurante, lugares de interés, con los amigos, la vida en la ciudad, en el centro, el trabajo, en casa,¡vamos todas! ¡vamos a coprar ropa! ¡vamos a leer! ¿lees el periodico? ¿qué venden? ¿qué tiene usted? ¿te gusta la música?, de visita en méxico, el aeropuerto, los pasatiempos, las vacaciones, and la vida diaria. For individuals interested in a simple, realistic approach to conversational Spanish.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
INTRODUCTION
The Third Edition of Open Door to Spanish and the accompanying cassettes have been thoroughly updated and revised, and are appropriate for classroom use or for self-instruction. After completing both levels of the program, users can look forward to conducting simple conversations successfully in Spanish as well as understanding many advertisements and articles written in Spanish. Even a rudimentary knowledge of Spanish can be important when applying for a job. Applicants with an ability to understand more than one language are often given preference for jobs in medicine, social work, tourism, government, and other businesses.
APPROACH
Margarita Madrigal's books have been used by thousands of students around the world. Former successful students applaud the Madrigal Method: its simplicity, its copious use of cognates, and its humor. The conversations, explanations, exercises, activities, and tapes in Open Door to Spanish teach students to recognize the large number of words and expressions that are alike in English and in Spanish (cognates), strategies and rules for converting English words to Spanish, hints for identifying large numbers of new words in Spanish, and formulas to help students use Spanish verbs to describe events in the past, present, and future.
Students report extraordinary retention rates and the human quality of instructors adopting Margarita's approach. The many conversations in Open Door to Spanish reflect what people say every day on the streets, in restaurants and cafes, on the phone, or at home with friends and family. Spanish is fun!
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0131116118
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0131116118
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon0131116118
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new0131116118
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0131116118
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # newMercantile_0131116118
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Prompt service guaranteed. Seller Inventory # Clean0131116118
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Seller Inventory # 100-31559
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.57. Seller Inventory # Q-0131116118
Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.57. Seller Inventory # SL-9780131116115