Complete Spanish Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself

Complete Spanish Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself by Juan Kattan-Ibarra

368-page book (with 40 illustrations) and double CD.

Are you looking for a complete course in Spanish which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Spanish will guarantee success!

Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.

By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

GRAMMAR TIPS

Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.

USEFUL VOCABULARY

Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

DIALOGUES

Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.

PRONUNCIATION

Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.

TEST YOURSELF

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Spain.

TRY THIS

• This is the only Spanish course with accompanying listening material on CD
• Enjoyable to use - the storyline running through the book keeps new language in context
• Comprehensive - covers a wide range of topics and language structures

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Introduction
• Before you start
• 01 I speak Spanish
• 02 How are you?
• 03 I want a room, please
• 04 Where is it?
• 05 What are you going to have?
• 06 What time does it arrive?
• 07 How much do they cost?
• 08 I'd like to change some money
• 09 How old are you?
• 10 What do you do?
• 11 I start at nine
• 12 I like it
• 13 What are you going to do?
• 14 Hello?
• 15 It was a great journey
• 16 Where were you born?
• 17 It was very small
• 18 What were you doing there?
• 19 It has been a mistake
• 20 We will go to the beach
• 21 I'd love to
• 22 Shall I give you some more?
• 23 Go straight on
• 24 I have a headache
• 25 What kind of person are you looking for?
• Taking it further
• Testing yourself
• Glossary of grammatical terms
• Grammar summary
• Irregular verbs
• Listening comprehension transcripts
• Key to the activities
• Key to 'testing yourself'
• Spanish-English vocabulary
• English-Spanish vocabulary
• Index to grammar

Complete Spanish Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself - About the Author(s):

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.