Author: Polyglot Planet
Publisher: Polyglot Planet
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Are you relatively new to learning Spanish or do you need to brush-up on your language skills? You wish to not only talk like a native, but also understand them clearly? Welcome to Polyglot Planet. We provide you with the right tools, energy and motivation for you to understand and speak Spanish confidently. Learn to speak Spanish almost instantly with our easy texts and easy audio recordings. Without prior knowledge of grammar or sentence structures, you will learn how to use everyday Spanish consistently and effectively. Not only that! You will also learn key vocabulary, phrases and conjugations in a structured environment, which is designed to help build you a solid foundation you will always remember. With our audio course you will quickly master the listening and speaking skills needed to converse with a native. Our audio tutor you will help you perfect your pronunciation and you will even get a better grip of the grammar, whilst avoiding boring textbook material. You will be speaking Spanish within minutes of taking our course! Parallel Text translations are provided as a guide to help you make word associations, compare sentence structures and learn new vocabulary. Audio is provided in two speeds: easy listening speed and natural speed. Our material is enjoyable, current and made for you. Learning Spanish can be lots of fun - so download this audio book now and start speaking Spanish today!
Learn Spanish - Easy Reader - Easy Listener - Parallel Text: Audio Course No. 1
Author: Polyglot Planet
Publisher: Polyglot Planet
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Are you relatively new to learning Spanish or do you need to brush-up on your language skills? You wish to not only talk like a native, but also understand them clearly? Welcome to Polyglot Planet. We provide you with the right tools, energy and motivation for you to understand and speak Spanish confidently. Learn to speak Spanish almost instantly with our easy texts and easy audio recordings. Without prior knowledge of grammar or sentence structures, you will learn how to use everyday Spanish consistently and effectively. Not only that! You will also learn key vocabulary, phrases and conjugations in a structured environment, which is designed to help build you a solid foundation you will always remember. With our audio course you will quickly master the listening and speaking skills needed to converse with a native. Our audio tutor you will help you perfect your pronunciation and you will even get a better grip of the grammar, whilst avoiding boring textbook material. You will be speaking Spanish within minutes of taking our course! Parallel Text translations are provided as a guide to help you make word associations, compare sentence structures and learn new vocabulary. Audio is provided in two speeds: easy listening speed and natural speed. Our material is enjoyable, current and made for you. Learning Spanish can be lots of fun - so download this audio book now and start speaking Spanish today!
Publisher: Polyglot Planet
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Are you relatively new to learning Spanish or do you need to brush-up on your language skills? You wish to not only talk like a native, but also understand them clearly? Welcome to Polyglot Planet. We provide you with the right tools, energy and motivation for you to understand and speak Spanish confidently. Learn to speak Spanish almost instantly with our easy texts and easy audio recordings. Without prior knowledge of grammar or sentence structures, you will learn how to use everyday Spanish consistently and effectively. Not only that! You will also learn key vocabulary, phrases and conjugations in a structured environment, which is designed to help build you a solid foundation you will always remember. With our audio course you will quickly master the listening and speaking skills needed to converse with a native. Our audio tutor you will help you perfect your pronunciation and you will even get a better grip of the grammar, whilst avoiding boring textbook material. You will be speaking Spanish within minutes of taking our course! Parallel Text translations are provided as a guide to help you make word associations, compare sentence structures and learn new vocabulary. Audio is provided in two speeds: easy listening speed and natural speed. Our material is enjoyable, current and made for you. Learning Spanish can be lots of fun - so download this audio book now and start speaking Spanish today!
Learn Spanish - Easy Reader - Easy Listener - Parallel Text: Audio Course No. 2
Author: Polyglot Planet
Publisher: Polyglot Planet
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Are you relatively new to learning Spanish or need to brush-up on your language skills? You wish to not only talk like a native, but also understand them clearly? Welcome to Polyglot Planet. We provide you with the right tools, energy and motivation for you to understand and speak Spanish confidently. Learn to speak Spanish almost instantly with our easy texts and audio recordings. Without prior knowledge of grammar or sentence structures, you will learn how to use everyday Spanish consistently and effectively. Not only that! You will also learn key vocabulary, phrases and conjugations in a structured environment, which is designed to help build you a solid foundation you will always remember. With our audio course you will quickly master the listening and speaking skills needed to converse with a native. Our audio tutor you will help you perfect your pronunciation and you will even get a better grip of the grammar, whilst avoiding boring textbook material. You will be speaking Spanish within minutes of taking our course! Parallel Text translations are provided as a guide to help you make word associations, compare sentence structures and learn new vocabulary. Audio is provided in two speeds: easy listening speed and natural speed. Our material is enjoyable, current and made for you. Learning Spanish can be lots of fun - so buy this now and start speaking Spanish today!
Publisher: Polyglot Planet
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Are you relatively new to learning Spanish or need to brush-up on your language skills? You wish to not only talk like a native, but also understand them clearly? Welcome to Polyglot Planet. We provide you with the right tools, energy and motivation for you to understand and speak Spanish confidently. Learn to speak Spanish almost instantly with our easy texts and audio recordings. Without prior knowledge of grammar or sentence structures, you will learn how to use everyday Spanish consistently and effectively. Not only that! You will also learn key vocabulary, phrases and conjugations in a structured environment, which is designed to help build you a solid foundation you will always remember. With our audio course you will quickly master the listening and speaking skills needed to converse with a native. Our audio tutor you will help you perfect your pronunciation and you will even get a better grip of the grammar, whilst avoiding boring textbook material. You will be speaking Spanish within minutes of taking our course! Parallel Text translations are provided as a guide to help you make word associations, compare sentence structures and learn new vocabulary. Audio is provided in two speeds: easy listening speed and natural speed. Our material is enjoyable, current and made for you. Learning Spanish can be lots of fun - so buy this now and start speaking Spanish today!
Learn Spanish - Easy Reader - Easy Listener - Parallel Text: Audio Course No. 3
Author: Polyglot Planet
Publisher: Polyglot Planet
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Are you relatively new to learning Spanish or need to brush-up on your language skills? You wish to not only talk like a native, but also understand them clearly? Welcome to Polyglot Planet. We provide you with the right tools, energy and motivation for you to understand and speak Spanish confidently. Learn to speak Spanish almost instantly with our easy text and audio recordings. Without prior knowledge of grammar or sentence structures, you will learn how to use everyday Spanish consistently and effectively. Not only that! You will also learn key vocabulary, phrases and conjugations in a structured environment, which is designed to help build you a solid foundation you will always remember. With our audio course you will quickly master the listening and speaking skills needed to converse with a native. Our audio tutor you will help you perfect your pronunciation and you will even get a better grip of the grammar, whilst avoiding boring textbook material. You will be speaking Spanish within minutes of taking our course! Parallel text translations are provided as a guide to help you make word associations, compare sentence structures and learn new vocabulary. Audio is provided in two speeds: easy listening speed and natural speed. Our material is enjoyable, current and made for you. Learning Spanish can be lots of fun - so download this audio book now and start speaking Spanish today!
Publisher: Polyglot Planet
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Are you relatively new to learning Spanish or need to brush-up on your language skills? You wish to not only talk like a native, but also understand them clearly? Welcome to Polyglot Planet. We provide you with the right tools, energy and motivation for you to understand and speak Spanish confidently. Learn to speak Spanish almost instantly with our easy text and audio recordings. Without prior knowledge of grammar or sentence structures, you will learn how to use everyday Spanish consistently and effectively. Not only that! You will also learn key vocabulary, phrases and conjugations in a structured environment, which is designed to help build you a solid foundation you will always remember. With our audio course you will quickly master the listening and speaking skills needed to converse with a native. Our audio tutor you will help you perfect your pronunciation and you will even get a better grip of the grammar, whilst avoiding boring textbook material. You will be speaking Spanish within minutes of taking our course! Parallel text translations are provided as a guide to help you make word associations, compare sentence structures and learn new vocabulary. Audio is provided in two speeds: easy listening speed and natural speed. Our material is enjoyable, current and made for you. Learning Spanish can be lots of fun - so download this audio book now and start speaking Spanish today!
Spanish Short Stories for Beginners + Audio Download
Author: Claudia Orea
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781973919582
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Spanish for beginners: The most complete Spanish Short Stories book Brush up on your Spanish, improve your reading and listening skills, and make learning new vocabulary so much easier with 11 fun and engaging Spanish stories. Reading and listening to short stories is an effective and enjoyable method to learning Spanish. For those of you who can't just slip away from life, travel to Spain and immerse yourself in the language in order to learn it, this is your solution! Reading and listening to native-spoken Spanish stories is the next best thing. You have at your fingertips the written word that allows you to: Gain a greater vocabulary that you can use immediately, every day. You will add 1,500+ Spanish words and expressions to your repertoire through the encounter of descriptive sentences and casual conversations woven throughout the stories. Sharpen your comprehension of the spoken word by listening to a native Spanish speaker. Familiarize yourself with a wide range of grammar structures and put them to use today. Avoid the monotonous task of memorizing grammar rules. Recommended for beginning and intermediate level Spanish learners. The stories are written for new Spanish learners. However, a basic understanding of Spanish is highly recommended to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is perfect for those who want to brush up on their Spanish language skills. How will this book improve your Spanish language skills: There is no need for a separate dictionary. Each story is broken down with a Spanish and English glossary that introduces you to the words and phrases you might not understand.Any Spanish to English translations needed to understand the stories are included in a mini dictionary, perfect for Kindle. A vocabulary recap at the end of each chapter allows you to review what you have read and listened to so you don't forget the essential words and expressions taught throughout the lesson. All stories are written using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations. With these 11 great Spanish short stories you can start improving your Spanish today!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781973919582
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Spanish for beginners: The most complete Spanish Short Stories book Brush up on your Spanish, improve your reading and listening skills, and make learning new vocabulary so much easier with 11 fun and engaging Spanish stories. Reading and listening to short stories is an effective and enjoyable method to learning Spanish. For those of you who can't just slip away from life, travel to Spain and immerse yourself in the language in order to learn it, this is your solution! Reading and listening to native-spoken Spanish stories is the next best thing. You have at your fingertips the written word that allows you to: Gain a greater vocabulary that you can use immediately, every day. You will add 1,500+ Spanish words and expressions to your repertoire through the encounter of descriptive sentences and casual conversations woven throughout the stories. Sharpen your comprehension of the spoken word by listening to a native Spanish speaker. Familiarize yourself with a wide range of grammar structures and put them to use today. Avoid the monotonous task of memorizing grammar rules. Recommended for beginning and intermediate level Spanish learners. The stories are written for new Spanish learners. However, a basic understanding of Spanish is highly recommended to achieve maximum enjoyment and effectiveness of the lessons. This program is perfect for those who want to brush up on their Spanish language skills. How will this book improve your Spanish language skills: There is no need for a separate dictionary. Each story is broken down with a Spanish and English glossary that introduces you to the words and phrases you might not understand.Any Spanish to English translations needed to understand the stories are included in a mini dictionary, perfect for Kindle. A vocabulary recap at the end of each chapter allows you to review what you have read and listened to so you don't forget the essential words and expressions taught throughout the lesson. All stories are written using vocabulary that you could easily use in your day-to-day conversations. With these 11 great Spanish short stories you can start improving your Spanish today!
Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners
Author: Olly Richards
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1473683262
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners will make learning Spanish easy and enjoyable.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1473683262
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners will make learning Spanish easy and enjoyable.
First Spanish Reader
Author: Angel Flores
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048611998X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Delightful stories, other material based on works of Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Ricardo Palma, other noted writers. Complete faithful English translations on facing pages. Exercises.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048611998X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
Delightful stories, other material based on works of Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Ricardo Palma, other noted writers. Complete faithful English translations on facing pages. Exercises.
DUAL LANGUAGE FIRST SPANISH READER
Author: PETER. OAKFIELD
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957493292
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957493292
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish
Author: Margarita Madrigal
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0385410956
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0385410956
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.
Spanish Short Stories for Beginners
Author: Lingo Lingo Mastery
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781983807893
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Do you know what the hardest thing for a Spanish learner is? Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle...which is precisely the reason we've written this book! Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes -- it's not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all! In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Spanish tongue. How Spanish Short Stories for Beginners works: Each story will involve an important lesson of the tools in the Spanish language (Verbs, Adjectives, Past Tense, Giving Directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. The summaries follow: a synopsis in Spanish and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Spanish, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any -- we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating! So look no further! Pick up your copy of Spanish Short Stories for Beginners and start learning Spanish right now!
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781983807893
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Do you know what the hardest thing for a Spanish learner is? Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle...which is precisely the reason we've written this book! Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes -- it's not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all! In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Spanish tongue. How Spanish Short Stories for Beginners works: Each story will involve an important lesson of the tools in the Spanish language (Verbs, Adjectives, Past Tense, Giving Directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. The summaries follow: a synopsis in Spanish and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Spanish, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any -- we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating! So look no further! Pick up your copy of Spanish Short Stories for Beginners and start learning Spanish right now!
Learn Spanish News Vol.1
Author: Nik Marcel
Publisher: 2Language Books
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
LEARN SPANISH NEWS Vol.1: English & Spanish THIS EDITION: The dual-language text has been arranged into sentences and shorter paragraphs for quick and easy cross-referencing. The source text is the Spanish language edition of Voice of America (VOA). The Spanish text has been translated into English for this dual-language project. The reader can choose between four formats: Section 1: English to Spanish Section 2: Spanish to English Section 3: English Section 4: Spanish A methodology for getting the most out of this bilingual format is explained in the book’s Foreword. The primary purpose of this text is to equip a foreign language learner with the ability to start reading news in the particular foreign language: to be able to read only in the foreign language, and extract enough understanding to continue the language learning process fruitfully this way. A reader might like to go back to reading dual-language news for reinforcement and further development, returning to foreign language only news with a deeper understanding. By going back to the same ‘old’ news, you are going over words, word patterns, and passages with which you already have a certain familiarity. The process of reinforcement, learning or retaining of what is new, and exposure to what is unfamiliar, is much easier this way — even though the news may seem a little dated. The aim of informing the reader about actual news is secondary, especially given that the content will become less current (and less relevant) over time. If you are having trouble with the level of difficulty in the text, a suggested path for learning languages is as follows: Familiarise yourself with a basic language instruction book — or re-read the one you have. Once a student has studied the basics, a suitable book about basic grammar can be helpful. The suggestion is that any grammar book be studied more with the intent of recognition and understanding, rather than memorising and obsessive rote learning. Go through as much of the grammar book you feel you can digest — maybe even the whole book — skipping over what is not easily understood. After this, read through a portion of text in a book called ‘Spanish Sentences’, by 2LanguageBooks, looking for examples of what you have picked up (or gleaned) in your hopefully not so arduous study of grammar. Even repeatedly seeing a word that you remember seeing listed as a ‘subject pronoun’ or a ‘third person plural’ verb of some sort is a great help. Then, depending on your inclination, return to the grammar book (or your basic Spanish book), or move on to lengthier bilingual text — like in 2Language Books texts containing news or stories, for example —, or find some suitable Spanish text: a simple novel, a Spanish news website, etc. Grammar books will likely have some verb charts. However, there are currently good on-line resources that go further — dictionaries with a verb conjugation ‘search’ option. Many basic language books offer some form of audio support. Internet services — primarily news based radio stations — offer podcasts. Audio from television is an additional resource, and can be formatted for use on various digital platforms. However, if audio is an important component of your interest in languages, electronic devices that support quality text-to-speech (TTS) will likely be appealing. With a library card, TTS technology (in a device that supports the relevant content), and the above mentioned resources, an entire language learning system is available for not much more than a cup of coffee! There is no substantial financial outlay to get you started. Furthermore, there are no additional ongoing fees (and updates), and there are no expiry dates on ‘premium’ content and resources. (A Dual-Language Book Project) 2Language Books
Publisher: 2Language Books
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
LEARN SPANISH NEWS Vol.1: English & Spanish THIS EDITION: The dual-language text has been arranged into sentences and shorter paragraphs for quick and easy cross-referencing. The source text is the Spanish language edition of Voice of America (VOA). The Spanish text has been translated into English for this dual-language project. The reader can choose between four formats: Section 1: English to Spanish Section 2: Spanish to English Section 3: English Section 4: Spanish A methodology for getting the most out of this bilingual format is explained in the book’s Foreword. The primary purpose of this text is to equip a foreign language learner with the ability to start reading news in the particular foreign language: to be able to read only in the foreign language, and extract enough understanding to continue the language learning process fruitfully this way. A reader might like to go back to reading dual-language news for reinforcement and further development, returning to foreign language only news with a deeper understanding. By going back to the same ‘old’ news, you are going over words, word patterns, and passages with which you already have a certain familiarity. The process of reinforcement, learning or retaining of what is new, and exposure to what is unfamiliar, is much easier this way — even though the news may seem a little dated. The aim of informing the reader about actual news is secondary, especially given that the content will become less current (and less relevant) over time. If you are having trouble with the level of difficulty in the text, a suggested path for learning languages is as follows: Familiarise yourself with a basic language instruction book — or re-read the one you have. Once a student has studied the basics, a suitable book about basic grammar can be helpful. The suggestion is that any grammar book be studied more with the intent of recognition and understanding, rather than memorising and obsessive rote learning. Go through as much of the grammar book you feel you can digest — maybe even the whole book — skipping over what is not easily understood. After this, read through a portion of text in a book called ‘Spanish Sentences’, by 2LanguageBooks, looking for examples of what you have picked up (or gleaned) in your hopefully not so arduous study of grammar. Even repeatedly seeing a word that you remember seeing listed as a ‘subject pronoun’ or a ‘third person plural’ verb of some sort is a great help. Then, depending on your inclination, return to the grammar book (or your basic Spanish book), or move on to lengthier bilingual text — like in 2Language Books texts containing news or stories, for example —, or find some suitable Spanish text: a simple novel, a Spanish news website, etc. Grammar books will likely have some verb charts. However, there are currently good on-line resources that go further — dictionaries with a verb conjugation ‘search’ option. Many basic language books offer some form of audio support. Internet services — primarily news based radio stations — offer podcasts. Audio from television is an additional resource, and can be formatted for use on various digital platforms. However, if audio is an important component of your interest in languages, electronic devices that support quality text-to-speech (TTS) will likely be appealing. With a library card, TTS technology (in a device that supports the relevant content), and the above mentioned resources, an entire language learning system is available for not much more than a cup of coffee! There is no substantial financial outlay to get you started. Furthermore, there are no additional ongoing fees (and updates), and there are no expiry dates on ‘premium’ content and resources. (A Dual-Language Book Project) 2Language Books