Complete Spanish Beginner to Intermediate Course: Learn to read, write, speak and understand a new language (Teach Yourself)

Ibarra, Juan Kattan

ISBN 10: 1444177249 / ISBN 13: 9781444177244

Published by Teach Yourself, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Complete Spanish Beginner to Intermediate Course: Learn to read, write, speak and understand a new language (Teach Yourself)
• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1444177249
• ISBN 13: 9781444177244
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Spanish and communicate confidently with others?
Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Spanish will equip you with the skills you need to use Spanish in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.

What will I achieve by the end of the course?
By the end of Complete Spanish you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy.

Is this course for me?
If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course.

What do I get?
-25 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section
-Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick
-Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking
-Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner
-Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Spain
-Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims
-Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real spoken Spanish
-Test Yourself - see and track your own progress

*Complete Spanish maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines.

This pack includes a full-colour book and two CDs of audio material. The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com.

What else can I use to learn Spanish?
If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Spanish Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174595
If you want to take your Spanish further, you should try our Perfect Your Spanish: 9781444151008

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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.