Ultimate Spanish Advanced (CD Pkg) (Ultimate Advanced)
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (887 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1400020751 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 234 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
“A really great package for those who do not have the time to sit in a classroom, or the money to spend on two years in a foreign country.”–Juergen Kempff, Ph.D., Curriculum Director, University of California-Irvine “Authentic…enlightening and useful…I like the fact that the business section was closely related to the dialogue…makes the learning process more fun and realistic.”–Marisa Castro Cid, World Trade Institute Language Center
Available September 2003Created for the serious language-learner, our deluxe Ultimate Spanish Advanced course has been revised and updated. Free additional exercises are now available on line!Perfect for the businessperson and anyone traveling or living abroad, Ultimate Spanish Advanced course contains a 400+ page book with eight 60-minute CDs covering 20 lessons. It teaches a sophisticated level of conversation and grammar and is equivalent to two years of college study. Each lesson includes lively, up-to-date dialogues, vocabulary, exercises, culture notes, and detailed explanations of grammar and usage.KEY FEATURES:• Ideal for anyone p
"Not quite the ultimate, but very good" according to BrianL. I read, write and speak Spanish reasonably well, but like many individuals whose first language is English, I have my moments trying to follow Spanish spoken to me. This set has really been helpful in "tuning" my ear to listen to the spoken word as I prepare for another trip to Mexico. It is also a pretty decent review of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. Because I am perhaps more visual, I find the written materials to be a great help . Ewina Fung said So far so good--helpful tips on grammar, idioms,. So far so good--helpful tips on grammar, idioms, and common word usages. Quizzes at the end of each chapter help drive home each lesson. I wish there were more listening comprehension as so far the lessons consist of an audio playback of a dialogue. One tends to read along, so reading comprehension is practiced but audio/ listening comprehension is not.. "Intensely Advanced Spanish Course" according to Dan A. Yates. I'm a gringo who can speak & understand Spanish as a 2nd language, but my skills are rusty & native speakers have told me I have a strong accent. I've taken numerous Spanish CD programs during the last 2 years. This program is by far the most challenging. You need to understand Spanish or this program won't work for you. If you can watch a Spanish TV station and at least understand most of what is being said, this program will work fo