
This summary relates to the book+CD version of the popular Spanish course in the Teach Yourself series. Teach Yourself Spanish is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking & writing Spanish with complete confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge or refresh rusty language skills for a holiday or business trip. Key structures & vocabulary are introduced in 25 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself & dealing with everyday situations to making travel arrangements & renting a flat. The course covers all structures required for GCSE level & beyond. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced & tips throughout to help with pronunciation & grammar. Cultural information boxes give useful advice & information for anyone planning a trip to Spain or Latin America. There are five tests at the back of the book for learners to check their progress & review any areas of difficulty. The language taught in Teach Yourself Spanish is standard Spanish, which will allow you to communicate with speakers anywhere in the Spanish-speaking world. Differences between European & South American Spanish are explained in the units where necessary, & two of the four speakers on the recording are from South America. The new edition retains the tried-&-tested structure of the lessons but has been updated to reflect societal & technological changes. The audio has been completely re-recorded, with, as before, two Spanish & two Latin American speakers, & there is Approx. 150 minutes of listening material.