Enjoy Spanish (Teach Yourself) - Softcover

Kattan-Ibarra, Juan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473603021 ISBN 13: 9781473603028

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2014

Synopsis

Do you want to have more meaningful conversations in Spanish? Do you want to feel comfortable in a variety of situations?
Based on authentic texts, such as songs, poems, and conversations between native speakers, this course will help you improve and build upon the language you already have so that you develop your skills to a level where you can enjoy communicating in Spanish. Incorporating information about the culture, history and geography of Spain and its influence on the language, you will be introduced to the more advanced points of Spanish grammar, as well as more colloquial language, and develop your vocabulary so you can express your opinion on a number of topics, as well as react to other people's opinions.

What will I achieve by the end of the course?
By the end of Enjoy Spanish you will have increased your capacity to understand the spoken and written language, and furthered your ability to communicate with Spanish speakers, orally and in writing. This course aims to take you to a solid intermediate level. You will reach an Advanced Low to Mid level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines / B2 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Is this course for me?
If you already know some Spanish and want to take it further, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the post-beginner classroom.

What do I get?
A coursebook with over two hours of audio on CD that features:
- 12 units that cover more complex situations than your basic tourist scenarios
- Carefully levelled and sequenced material - a solid path to build up your knowledge
- Authentic texts, such as poems, songs, excerpts and conversations to present the language
- Learn through the Discovery Method which helps you notice and retain the language you learn
- Learn to learn - tips and advice on becoming a better language learner
- Easy to use workbook format.

What else can I use to learn Spanish?
If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Spanish: 9781444174922
If you want a comprehensive Beginner to Intermediate course, you should try our Complete Spanish: 9781444177244

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About this title

About the Author

Juan Kattán-Ibarra holds degrees in foreign-language teaching from universities on three continents. He has drawn on his experience as a Spanish teacher in Ealing College (London) and Shell International to write his course for Spanish improvers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1473603021
• ISBN 13: 9781473603028
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256