Cliffsap Spanish Language (English and Spanish Edition) - Softcover

Bencomo, Gisela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764586882 ISBN 13: 9780764586880

Publisher: Cliff Notes, 2002

Synopsis

CliffsAP study guides help you gain an edge on Advanced Placement* exams. Review exercises, realistic practice exams, and effective test-taking strategies are the key to calmer nerves and higher AP* scores.

CliffsAP Spanish Language is for students who are enrolled in AP Spanish or who are preparing for the Advanced Placement Examination in Spanish to earn college credit and/or placement into advanced coursework at the college level. Inside, you’ll find test-taking strategies, a clear explanation of the exam format, a look at how exams are graded, and more:

• A topic-by-topic look at what’s on the exam
• A diagnostic test (CD included so you’ll actually hear the dialogue you’ll be tested on)
• Three full-length practice tests
• Answers to frequently asked questions about the exam

Sample questions (and answers!) and practice tests reinforce what you’ve learned in areas such as understanding oral Spanish, using your Spanish vocabulary, diagramming the language’s structure, and comprehending written material. CliffsAP Spanish Language also includes information on the following:

• The gender of nouns
• Verbal tenses
• Regional idiomatic expressions
• Verb usage and conjugation
• Spelling and punctuation rules
• Speaking Spanish in specific situations

This comprehensive guide offers a thorough review of key concepts and detailed answer explanations. It’s all you need to do your best — and get the college credits you deserve.

*Advanced Placement Program and AP are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse this product.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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About the contents:

Part I: Introduction to the AP Spanish Language Exam

• General description of the test
• Format and scoring information
• Frequently asked questions
• Successful test-taking strategies

Part II: Analysis of Exam Areas: Multiple Choice and Free Response Sections

• Full analysis of each question type
• Successful strategies for each test area
• Full explanations of the skills tested
• Sample questions with answers/explanations

Plus: 2 Audio CDs to prepare for the speaking and listening sections of the exam

Part III: Diagnostic Test

• Covers all sections of the test
• Answers/explanations for all questions

Part IV: 3 Full-Length Practice Exams with Answers and Explanations

AP Test-Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotes

About the Author

Gisela Bencomo, A.B.D., has taught AP Spanish Language and Literature at Miami Southridge Senior High School in Miami, Florida, since 1989. In addition to teaching, she is a reader for the AP Spanish Exams and a consultant for the College Board. She served as a member of the AP Spanish Development Committee for five years, and is also a presenter at workshops for AP teachers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cliff Notes
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0764586882
• ISBN 13: 9780764586880
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 310