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Spanish Now! Level 1 (English and Spanish Edition) 7th Edition

Spanish Edition by Ruth J. Silverstein (Author), Heywood Wald (Author), Allen Pomerantz (Author),
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 135 ratings
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The updated 7th edition of this combination textbook and workbook is designed as an introduction to Spanish for classroom use. The emphasis is on oral proficiency--conversational speaking and listening comprehension--but the authors also present detailed instruction in the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing in Spanish. The book is filled with exercises and answers, true-to-life dialogues, humorous cartoons, illustrations of Hispanic art, and photos that capture the flavor of Spanish culture in Spain and Latin America. In this new edition, the lessons have been enriched with subtopics to enhance conversational speech. Also new with this edition are four compact discs that have been updated in content, and which replace the previously available tape cassettes, This audio component supplements the book, providing valuable instruction in listening comprehension and correct pronunciation of spoken Spanish. A teacher's manual is also available.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0764177745
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0764177743
  3. Edition
    7th
  4. Publisher
    Barron's Educational Series
  5. Publication date
    October 1, 2005
  6. Language
    English, Spanish
  7. Dimensions
    7.8 x 1.2 x 10.8 inches
  8. Print length
    534 pages
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From the Back Cover

[back cover]
SPANISH NOW!
El espa ol actual!
WITH COMPACT DISCS
Level 1
Primer Programa
Let's talk in Spanish!
Vamos a hablar en espa ol!
  • This comprehensive text introduces students to Spanish, emphasizing the language as it is spoken today. Students are also treated to the richness of Spanish culture, both past and contemporary.
  • Helpful and attractive learning features include:
  • Sample answers, graded exercises, a pronunciation guide, and bilingual glossaries that help make Spanish easy
  • Amusing illustrations, puzles, and cartoons that make learning fun
  • An introduction to Hispanic culture in the Americas
  • Includes a detachable teacher's manual
    Seventh Edition"

About the Author

Silverstein is the former Chairperson of the Department of Foreign Languages at the Richmond Hill High School, New York City.

Wald is the former Chairman of the Department of Foreign Languages and Bilingual Programs at the Martin Van Buren High School, New York City.

Pomerantz is Professor Emeritus of the Modern Language Department at the Bronx Community College. He is a Special Examiner in Spanish for the New York City Department of Personnel.

Quinones is the former Chancellor of the New York City Board of Education. He was a member of the Board of Examiners in New York City. He served as Chairman of the Foreign Language Department at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School, New York City.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barron's Educational Series; 7th edition (October 1, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 534 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764177745
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764177743
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 1.2 x 10.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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sbu
5.0 out of 5 stars WELL worth the cost, and you don't need the most recent version unless it's required for a college class you're taking.
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2014
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DEFINITELY worth buying if you're working on learning Spanish without going to years of classes, buying two or three of the expensive kinds, or can afford to learn by an immersion vacation.

My friend who has taught Spanish for 40 years recommend I pick up Level 1 and I also got Level 2. She explained that it helped people understand the grammar differences, which are difficult to pick up with something like Rosetta Stone or Pimsler. I also found the Viva la Musica! by Elise Carr Sumner the most helpful of all. I tried Rosetta Stone and Pimsler, but returned them to get a refund. Too frustrating for my learning style.

If you're trying to do it on your own or with a small group, I'd recommend investing in this. s.
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Jessica Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Learning Spanish can be fun!
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2007
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I like this book for learning Spanish because, while there is a lot of text to read, they really make an effort to make it interesting. It's clear, and despite what others said about it not being very user-friendly outside of a classroom, I find that using it with the CDs has been a breeze! The nicest thing about the book is that it uses real-life instances that everyone, I think, can relate to, and that makes it more fun to read than many other text-books. You get to follow along the story throughout the book. It gives a lot of good tips to help you use the words you learn and see them attached to the items they are attributed to as well.
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Helen
4.0 out of 5 stars I like this book
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2022
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This was a good book to learn Spanish, I liked it. Although I never completed the whole book.
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A Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect as described
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023
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Perfect, the CDs included with the book were never used, in perfect condition and that's what I wanted, they play perfectly. The book itself was opened once probably. Perfect 110%
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D. Steinemann
5.0 out of 5 stars This book has gotten me back into Spanish because it is easy to use and it is fun to learn
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2015
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I have been trying to learn Spanish for a while. This book has gotten me back into Spanish because it is easy to use and it is fun to learn. Each lesson has a story, vocabulary and then a grammar lesson. There are many practices so you get more proficient in Spanish. Great book!
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Polo
3.0 out of 5 stars Average beginning text
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2010
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I'm using this book in a beginning Spanish class. Some of the exercise instructions are confusing to the point I was unable to complete them. Some exercises are missing on the CD. Even my instructor thought the choice of words in some contexts was either incorrect or not up-to-date. What's good are the conversation exercises, vocabulary sections in each lesson, and the rate of progression throughout the book.
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Delores L. Wylie
5.0 out of 5 stars Spanich Now Level ! with CDs
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2011
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This is an excellent workbook for the beginner Spanish language student. The picture stories are an added educational feature.

I found it hard to ascertain which edition I was ordering and which level. The Amazon info could be much more clear on these. In addition it was hard to find the authors name.

This ordered for a particular class and perhaps the instructor was not real clear on author as well.

As for the book itself, I am enjoying it and think it is in addition to above comment well written.

Dee Wylie
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guiju
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Spanish Teaching book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2013
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I've been teaching my girlfriend with this book every day for a month and a half now and it really covers the basics well and have a very logical structure. She was a total beginner before we started (only knew a couple of words)
I was surprised by how much vocabulary was in the first lessons but it went just fine.
We finished the lessons now and she starts having real conversations and a mastery of the basic notions and tenses, which is really good.
Each lesson takes about an hour to complete (we skip some things)
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2.0 out of 5 stars False advertising!
Reviewed in Germany on July 25, 2020
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I thought I had bought a new copy of this book (this was also reflected in the price) but it came with loads of writing inside.
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