Spanish Now (Level 1 Textbook/Workbook, 6th Edition) [Import] [Paperback]

Ruth J. Silverstein (Author), Allen Pomerantz (Author), Heywood Wald (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0812096533 | ISBN-13: 978-0812096538 | Publication Date: February 1, 1997 | Edition: 6

A textbook and workbook all in one lively volume for both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking students ~ Emphasizes oral proficiency in speaking exercises and useful dialogues for daily conversation ~ Humorous stories introduce basics of clearly presented grammar, vocabulary, and idioms ~ Special sections reinforce listening and reading comprehension and writing skills.

Product Details

• Paperback: 515 pages
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc; 6 edition (February 1, 1997)
• Language: English, Spanish
• ISBN-10: 0812096533
• ISBN-13: 978-0812096538
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #924,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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108 of 113 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars you'll be wanting the teachers edition for the answers..., March 8, 2000

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Jennifer Warner (Wooftags, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spanish Now (Level 1 Textbook/Workbook, 6th Edition) (Paperback)

Just so you know, this nice looking big workbook has no answers, and the teachers edition with the answers that is listed here at Amazon.com says "publisher out of stock."

After purchasing this book, writing in the first couple of lessons, and then realizing it didn't have the answers in the back means I'm stuck with it and I don't even know if I'm doing them right!

Amazon should have said it required the teachers guide for the answers, and I'm surprized that none of the other reviews mentioned this. Perhaps they were using it in a class with a teacher that had the guide?

I'm going back to looking for a free online class.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Want the answers?, April 9, 2005

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E. Fluehr (Omaha, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spanish Now (Level 1 Textbook/Workbook, 6th Edition) (Paperback)

As a homeschooler who is learning Spanish along with my kids, I definitely need not just a book of exercises, but all the answers, too. If you want the answers to the exercises presented in this book, you have two options--buy "Spanish Now: Level 1" plus the harder-to-find "Teachers Manual", or just buy "Spanish the Easy Way" by the same authors. "Spanish the Easy Way" is the same book as "Spanish Now: Level 1" and includes all of the answers in the back! Thanks to a reviewer of "Spanish the Easy Way" for sharing this information.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the independent adult learner!, August 12, 1999

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This review is from: Spanish Now (Level 1 Textbook/Workbook, 6th Edition) (Paperback)

I have spent hundreds of dollars on other ways to learn Spanish and to my surprise this is the one that keeps me motivated. The stories that begin each chapter, though designed for younger people, can appeal to a wry sense of humor at any age. The authors use many cognates (Spanish words that are similar to English) so meanings are reasonably easy to grasp and vocabulary is quickly acquired. Each chapter clearly and thoroughly explains an element of grammar. The many fill-in-the-blank exercises start out with simple models to follow and gradually build skill. When I do all the exercises I can feel confident that I have mastered the concept. Unlike other programs, I am not left with an uneasy, slightly dazed sensation when the chapter is complete. Therefore,so far, I feel able to proceed without a teacher. If the Spanish Now 1 cassettes are as helpful as the book, I will only regret that I didn't buy them earlier. So it is with a bit of chagrin that I let those expensive programs sit on the shelf as I use a much less expensive program written initially for younger students. Yet, progressing quickly while building a firm foundation just might make all the money I spent on the other programs worth this one.