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Easy Spanish Phrase Book: Over 770 Basic Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Easy Phrase)

Easy Spanish Phrase Book: Over 770 Basic Phrases for Everyday Use (Dover Easy Phrase) Amazon Price: $2.00
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Total reviews: 114 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Better with Behind the Wheel Spanish 8 CDs & Book 4 out of 5 stars.
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No question that Easy Spanish Phrase Book is an inexpensive and relevant way to learn useful basic Spanish phrases. The problem is that most of these phrases are canned and not original.
I recommend you use this handy little booklet along with Macmillan Audio's
Behind the Wheel Spanish 8 CDs and book. Behind the Wheel - Spanish 1 (Behind the Wheel) which will teach you how to create your own sentences.
Great combo for the money!

Waste of money 2 out of 5 stars.
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Very small book that gives you such bare essentials that you really get nothing at all. If you have to go to Mexico tonight and this was the only book you had then maybe take it because its better than zilch.

strange and outdated 2 out of 5 stars.
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This book was certainly cheap and it is certainly easy to carry. But it was also almost entirely useless. I know only a little Spanish, but enough that this book was not useful to me, because I already knew how to say anything in it that was meaningful to our travels. My husband, on the contrary, knows almost no Spanish. When attempting to shop on his own, he discovered that this book will tell you how to buy gold cufflinks, scarves, gloves, and almost every item of apparel except shirts and pants. It contains a very strange collection of phrases and does not appear to have been updated since its first publication in the 50s. Not useful if you want to ask the location of an internet cafe.

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More than 770 basic phrases for everyday use enable you to communicate instantly on a host of topics: health and medical situations; essential services; boat, plane, and train travel; much more.

Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Pronouns And Prepositions

Dorothy Richmond

Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Pronouns And Prepositions Dorothy Richmond Amazon Price: $8.76
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Total reviews: 72 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

highly recommended. Answers in back. 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a very useful book. Plenty of practice with answers in the back of the book.
I will buy other books in this series.

Highly recommended - the best! 5 out of 5 stars.
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To put it simple, this book is great, clear, concise and complete. Plenty of examples, samples and answers. Unlike other Spanish language books, this book gets down to little details.

bulky 4 out of 5 stars.
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Although the content & delivery of the product was perfect, I am very disappointed in the size. I thought I had ordered a pocketsized, compact Spanish guide; especially since so many of the reviews stated it was the ideal companion on an international trip. However, as it is even bigger than my Spanish book, I have yet to use it in my current course....refund!

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This bestselling book in the Practice Makes Perfect series treats Spanish pronouns and prepositions systematically in a worktext format. Containing concise, user-friendly explanations with generous and varied practice, the book helps students develop their knowledge of how and why pronouns and prepositions are used. Plus it encourages students to use the pronouns and prepositions in real-life contexts.

Saint-exupéry's Le Petit Prince: Revised Educational Edition (Graded Readers)

John Miller

Saint-exupéry's Le Petit Prince: Revised Educational Edition (Graded Readers) John Miller By: Houghton Mifflin Company
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Total reviews: 68 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Easy reader 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is perfect for French reading comprehension. It's an easy read, with an entertaining story!

Great Condition, Fast Delivery, Excellent Price 5 out of 5 stars.
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I originally went into Borders to purchase this book, it was double the price. Not only was the amazon purchase priced better, but i recieved free delivery! One couldn't ask for more....

great book 5 out of 5 stars.
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this is a classic book -- a wonderful read. i bought this copy for some friends in Burkina Faso who don't get a lot of books. i figured that they might as well have the best.

Incroyable! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is probably one of the best books I have ever read. We read it in my fourth year french class, right before graduation. It is such a simple tale wherein lies a deep and meaningful message. It is open for interpretation, which is part of what makes it so great. You really have to think in order to gather the entire message. I hope to purchase the french version soon.

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The Revised Educational Edition of this contemporary masterpiece features full-color reproductions of Saint-Exupéry's original drawings. The text is presented unabridged, and includes an introduction to the author's life and works, notes, bibliography, and a complete end vocabulary.


Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar

Gilda Nissenberg

Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar Gilda Nissenberg Amazon Price: $8.76
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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Spanish Grammer 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Practice Makes Perfect is good but being a beginner found it a little difficult to follow and understand all workbook assignment short quizes. The intermediate student would have no problem.

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Now beginners can master Spanish grammar with the proven Practice Makes Perfect method!

Combining clear presentation, exercises, and a focus on practical conversational skills has proven a winning formula for the Practice Makes Perfect workbook series. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar builds on the series' success with a similarly interactive approach, embracing all aspects of Spanish grammar that you need to master. This engaging guide offers:

  • An extensive grammar review, highlighted by illustrative examples
  • Dozens of exercises, including fill-ins, translations, and creative writing
  • Time saving thematic vocabulary panels to cut down on dictionary drudgery
  • Boxed summaries of key grammar points for focused learning
  • Detailed answer keys for progress checks

Easy French Reader

R. de Roussy de Sales

Easy French Reader R. de Roussy de Sales Amazon Price: $8.76
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Total reviews: 36 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

A fun and easy new way to quickly acquire or enhance basic reading skills

These unique guides are based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it, immediately. Suitable for raw beginners to intermediate-level language learners, the new editions of these popular titles feature engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow learners to rapidly build comprehension.

Easy French Reader begins with the adventures of two friends, an American and a Parisian, as they learn about their respective cultures. This is followed by readings on the history of France, from ancient Gaul to the present. The final section features four abridged short stories by famous French authors.

Similarly, Easy Spanish Reader begins with the story of two high school seniors involved with their Spanish Club, followed by a history of Mexico, from the Conquistadors to the present, and an abridged version of the classic story of "Lazarillo de Tormes."

  • Progressive format makes it easy to quickly build comprehension
  • Marginal word glossaries conveniently present new words and phrases
  • Exercises challenge comprehension and build reading skills

Attractive new editions, fully updated and featuring appealing new artwork and expanded exercises

Learn in Your Car Spanish Complete Language Course (Learn in Your Car)

Henry N. Raymond And Oscar M Ramirez

Learn in Your Car Spanish Complete Language Course (Learn in Your Car) Henry N. Raymond And Oscar M Ramirez Amazon Price: $32.97
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Total reviews: 132 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Which is Better? Behind the Wheel Spanish or Learn In Your Car? 4 out of 5 stars.
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Alright. Which is better? Behind the Wheel Spanish Behind the Wheel - Spanish 1 (Behind the Wheel) or Learn in Your Car??
The titles sound similar, but the courses are quite different.
I have both and have benefited from both. Of the two, I much prefer Behind the Wheel Spanish. My reasons for this follow:
1. Behind the Wheel Spanish is a much less rigid and more intuitive type of course where you are allowed the freedom to create your own sentences on the first CD and beyond. While Learn in Your Car is great for vocabulary, there is no such feature included.
2. Learn in Your Car uses a 'non-interview' instructional type format which is somewhat reminiscent of your high school language class days. Very structured and a bit geekish.
Behind the Wheel has an English speaking teacher with great native speakers that sort of stroll you through the language. You really never feel like you are in a class, but you are always learning to speak.
3. While I use both courses, I always walk away from even a short session with Behind the Wheel knowing how to say and understand more immediately after my lesson, whereas with Learn in Your Car, the material does not 'stick with me' nearly as fast or as easily.
4. Behind the Wheel has taught me some certifiably cool idioms like 'Me costó un ojo de la cara' or 'It cost me an eye out of my face' that all the native Spanish speakers with whom I have spoken have instantly understood. They nearly embrace me when I use these little 'gems'.
Once again, Learn in Your Car doesn't have any of this stuff.
Conclusion: Buy and use both courses, especially if you like variety.
If you only have enough money for one, then by all means purchase Behind the Wheel first. The advantage to using both is that the more rigid structure of Learn in Your Car can be a refreshing (albeit much less effective) change to Behind the Wheel.

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This exciting new edition includes a 60-minute Travelogue DVD of the relevant destination countries for each language. This added feature will enrich the learning experience and add that extra stimulus to motivate users with their studies. New material in this second edition includes a variety of internet and digital media/technology terms. It contains nine 60-minute CDs; full text listening guide; and a zippered CD carrying case. It features: Level 1 - introduction to key words, numbers, phrases, sentence structure, and basic grammar; Level 2 - more challenging vocabulary, more grammar, and more complex sentences generate confidence in your ability to comprehend and converse; and Level 3 - expanded vocabulary, advanced grammar and complex sentences to expand your conversational skills.

Side by Side Secondary School Edition Level 1 Book, Paper

Steven J. Molinsky, Bill Bliss

Side by Side Secondary School Edition Level 1 Book, Paper Steven J. Molinsky, Bill Bliss Amazon Price: $23.00
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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Side by Side: Student Book 1, Third Edition 4 out of 5 stars.
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Excellent book for beginning English students. The material is presented logically, leads to great discussion topics and is useful for real life encounters.

Very Useful For Beginners 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is a very useful book for beginners. The topics are contemporary, the pictures are engaging, and it's not overwhelming for new students who don't want to be scared away. I have book number 4.

excellent service 5 out of 5 stars.
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The service is faster I received the book in 3 days before the promise date..Very good service...

Excellent choice 4 out of 5 stars.
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Hi, My name is@Hiromi and I just moved to the US this July@from Japan. Now I study English with this book. This book is good for me because:
1.@It is very easy to understand.
2. It is a very good level for me.
3.@The pages are colorful and fun to read.
As you can see, I highly recommend this book to you.

ESL 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is an excellent resource for ESL students. Also, the seller was very prompt to send me this book in a very good condition.
The book covers reading, listening, speaking and many writing activities which is what ESL students need. Highly recommend this book even for the High School.

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Side by Side Secondary School Edition and Classmates empowers students to excel academically in an English-speaking environment and to develop their abilities to their full potential.

Wheelock's Latin (Wheelock's Latin)

Frederic M. Wheelock, Richard A. Lafleur

Wheelock's Latin (Wheelock's Latin) Frederic M. Wheelock, Richard A. Lafleur Amazon Price: $14.93
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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

The classic, single–volume introductory Latin textbook, introduced in 1956 and still the bestselling and most highly regarded textbook of its kind.

Wheelock's Latin, sixth edition, revised, has all the features that have made it the best–selling single–volume beginning Latin textbook, many of them revised and expanded:

o 40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authors

o Self–tutorial exercises with an answer key for independent study

o An extensive English–Latin/ Latin–English vocabulary section

o A rich selection of original Latin readings –– unlike other textbooks which contain primarily made–up Latin texts

o Etymological aids

Also includes maps of the Mediterranean, Italy and the Aegean area, as well as numerous photographs illustrating aspects of classical culture, mythology, and historical and literary figures presented in the chapter readings.

o The leading self–tutorial Latin program. Also great for college and accelerated high school courses.

o Wheelock's Latin is the top–selling Latin reference in the US.

o Interest and enrolments in Latin have been steadily rising in the U.S. for the past 20 years. One–half million people are currently enrolled in Latin classes, and at least 10,000 teachers, professors and graduate assistants are teaching the language in America.

Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary (Practice Makes Perfect)

Dorothy Richmond

Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary (Practice Makes Perfect) Dorothy Richmond Amazon Price: $8.76
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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Muchas palabras y muchas historias 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is excellent. I have gone thru it from A to Z and find virtually no faults with it. There are well over 10,000 words presented, and they are words that are commonly used in every day language. There are plenty of exercises to test your learning abilities. Also there are short stories using the words you have just learned and some you have learned in previous sections. For example, after presenting some legal terms, the author presents a discussion of the "Trial of the Century" - a discussion of the O.J. Simpson trial using some of the legal words you just learned. She discusses weights and measures, then gets into a discussion (in spanish of course) on the history and how make a Harvey Wallbanger. The book is full of many catagories of words and followed up with exercises and stories. She does not try to overwhelm you with spanish grammer, as the entire book concentrates on vocabulary and not verb tenses/grammer, and she does this by keeping the whole book in the Present Tense. Even though many of the stories happened in the past, she keeps them simple by writing them in the present, but concentrating on the words just covered. This way you concentrate on vocabluary and not so much on grammer. Over 10,000 words is a lot to learn, but she presents them is such a way that retention is enhanced. Give it a try, its a great book!!

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Polish your Spanish vocabulary skills

Building on the success of her prior book, Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Verb Tenses, author Dorothy Devney Richmond helps you attain a strong working vocabulary, no matter if you are an absolute beginner or an intermediate student of the language.

She combines her proven instruction techniques and clear explanations with a plethora of engaging exercises, so you are motivated and hardly notice that you are absorbing so much Spanish. Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary also includes basic grammar and structures of the language to complement your newly acquired words. "Vocabulary Builders" help you add to your Spanish repertoire by using cognates, roots, suffixes, prefixes, and other "word-building" tools.

The New Penguin Russian Course: A Complete Course for Beginners (Penguin Handbooks)

Nicholas J. Brown

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Russian Instructor: Why the rave reviews? 2 out of 5 stars.
2 of 8 people found this review helpful.

I chose to use this book as the textbook for my Russian class because it was cheaper than Golosa or Nachalo. That was a mistake. The book includes all the grammatical information that you need to speak Russian, but a beginning Russian student needs more than just grammar. I don't know the author of this book, but I'm guessing that he doesn't place much importance on teaching. It seems he still adheres to the grammar-translation approach to teaching Russian. The organization of the book is confusing, neither thematic nor grammatical. The exercises are brief, and could have easily been lifted from a Russian textbook that was printed in the 50's or 60's. Frankly, I don't know why this book has gotten such rave reviews, unless it's being compared to not having any book at all. It's a lot cheaper than a real textbook, but there's a reason why it's cheaper. If you want a cheap way to learn Russian, check out the Berlitz Self-Teacher from the library.

EXCELLENT 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is EXCELLENT in my opinion. When I don't fully grasp grammar points from my russian textbook, I refer to this. It would be nice if it came as a cd course though.

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