Mas facil: A Concise Review of Spanish Grammar [Paperback]

Estelita Calderon-Young (Author), Rodney M. Mebane (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 013178336X | ISBN-13: 978-0131783362 | Publication Date: February 27, 1993 | Edition: 1

Adopts a conversational, non-technical tone and presents an array of language samples to foster proficiency in the Spanish language. Features important rules and constructions for nouns, articles, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, interrogatives, conjunctions, prepositions, verbs, and functional expressions. Spanish language teachers will find this concise review a non-threatening tool with an abundance of useful data, exercises, and transitional text.

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Text: English, Spanish

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This compact yet complete Spanish grammar guide adopts a conversational, non-technical tone. Key terms are defined, highlighted, and supported by an array of language samples as Spanish is actually spoken and used. Intentionally written as an ancillary, Más fácil may be used as a companion reference in any course in the Spanish curriculum.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (February 27, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013178336X
• ISBN-13: 978-0131783362
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,372,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Survival Spanish and much, much more, July 18, 1999

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I purchased this book in for College Spanish almost ten years ago, and I still use it for reference. It is a very complete book that focuses on what is useful. I recommend this book to anyone who wishes to learn Spanish and learn it well.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reviews your rusty English while it teaches you Spanish!, March 30, 1999

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This review is from: Mas facil: A Concise Review of Spanish Grammar (Paperback)

Concise yet thorough coverage of Spanish grammar. Gives English comparisons -- or tells you if the grammar is unique to Spanish so you can save time hunting for an English "equivalent". Appendices include: English Grammar Terms, Commonly Confused and Misused Terms, Conjugations of 30 Common Verbs. Ten verb tenses are summarized, including common irregular present & past participles. This has been my "go-to" aide for Freshman Spanish I and II. I highly recommend it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad book at all, December 18, 2002

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This review is from: Mas facil: A Concise Review of Spanish Grammar (Paperback)

When the book arrived, I was really surprised at how short it is. At first I almost felt ripped off. Then I realized the authors simply cut out all the extraneous material found in most Spanish texts. It's an outstanding synthesis of the "must know" Spanish grammar. I've used it to study for two finals, and it has been most helpful. In fact, I've spent more time preparing for exams with this book than my course textbooks. There's nothing about culture, history, or Latin food -- very little vocabulary either -- just pure grammar. It's of most use to elementary and intermediate students, but it makes an excellent reference for more advanced students too. The section on the subjunctive tense (my nemesis) is outstanding. I actually had a bad dream that I lost it and couldn't replace it because it was out of print (horrors!) so I actually bought another as a backup and keep it in a safe place. Go ahead and buy Más fácil: A Concise Review of Spanish Grammar. You won't be sorry.