Customer Reviews

Dover's Listen and Learn Spanish (Includes Single Cassette and Booklet)

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I bought this book and it came with a cassette tape. I found it to be extremely good in the pronunciation of the words that are given in the book. It is not a dictionary or a words manual, it is a book that tries to give a sound basic working knowledge of the most commonly used spanish phrases and words to people who speak english. But I have found it exceptional for pronunciation. It gives you a real understanding of the way words should sound and pronounced. The tape also gives the pronunciation and sound of the words. Excellent. Radcliffe.

Within a few minutes, the tape gives examples of long phrases, and does not repeat any word or phrase. This CD is way too advance for someone who does not already know some Spanish.

First of all, this program was written in the 50s and has a whole section on sending a telegraph.

Secondly, if you are a beginner, this program is impossible to follow. Lesson 1 starts with: Hello; Hola. How are you? Como esta? I would like to make an appointment to speak with Mr. Gonzalez; ????? It continues in this vain mixing in simple words and then complete sentences that do not incorporate those words.

My wife and I listened to the whole program once and will never use it again. A waste of money even at the $5 I spent.

This is a cd of english to spanish words, followed by phrases. I found it hard to follow and easy to ignore. I tried giving it away to a friend wanting to learn spanish and he gave it back! Possibly may be better for someone with a base understanding already?

The product arrived in good shape and was as described. The included text was in excellent shape and the CD's were virtually unused. The recordings themselves were probably originally done over 25 years ago, maybe 40, judging from the content ( telephone booth, razor blades, etc.) but still quite useful. I am totally satisfied with product and service.

Good CD you can put on your ipod or listen in your car. Will get you started on the basics of Spanish. Also comes with a little guide I carry around.

Very basic to start, which is good, but I would have liked a little more
repetition. Some subjects covered are not necessary for the vacationing
traveler.