Beginning Spanish for the Utterly Confused [Paperback]

Jean Yates (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 5, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0071406743 | ISBN-13: 978-0071406741 | Edition: 1

Habla Español like a local with the help of the Utterly Confused series

Providing an ideal, easily accessible, instructional guide to one of the two most popular foreign languages taught in the United States, this new Utterly Confused self-study handbook is ideal for both students and adults looking for a user-friendly introduction to their language studies. Based on the highly successful Utterly Confused format, this guide introduces beginners, in a unique conversational style and format, to the basic pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary needed for effective communication.

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From the Back Cover

When it comes to understanding one of your most intimidating courses--Spanish--even good students can be confused. Intended primarily for the beginning Spanish student (though the more serious Spanish student will also benefit), Beginning Spanish for the Utterly Confused is your ticket to success.

Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and common phrases and expressions are explained and applicable in an easy-to-use format that gets the student comfortable with communication quickly and easily. The message of Beginning Spanish for the Utterly Confused is simple: You don't have to be confused anymore. With the wealth of expert advice from the authors, who have taught thousands of confused students, you'll discover a newer, clearer way to look at Spanish. Don't wait another minute--get on the road to higher grades and greater confidence, and go from utterly confused to totally prepared in no time!

About the Author

Jean Yates has a B.A. in Spanish and an M.A. in Linguistics. She has taught Spanish for more than ten years. Her instructional approach is based on the concepts developed through years teaching English as a Second Language. She is working on a doctorate in linguistics at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071406743
• ISBN-13: 978-0071406741
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #371,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, August 11, 2005

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Jessica Kate "likes books" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beginning Spanish for the Utterly Confused (Paperback)

I thought this was a great book. It has many excercises and drills and explained ideas well and clearly. It is very much a beginner's book but once I was done I felt accomplished and ready for a decent spanish 2 book (which are very hard to find). As a book without audio I totally recommend it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, July 5, 2008

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Gavin King (San Francisco, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beginning Spanish for the Utterly Confused (Paperback)

Don't be put off by the lame title, this is not a typical "for dummies" book, it's actually super-well-written and extremely practically useful. I've tried a few of the teach-yourself-spanish books now, and this is by far the best of those I've tried. Unfortunately it doesn't go past present tense - so still I'm waiting for "Intermediate Spanish for the Utterly Confused" ;)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The easy way, February 11, 2007

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S. D. Vernon "Read-A-Holic" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beginning Spanish for the Utterly Confused (Paperback)

This is the easiest way I have found to learn Spanish, it has made my transition much easier and I recomend it to anyone wanting to learn this language.