Spanish Today, 1998 with Book (Berlitz Today) [Audio Cassette]

Berlitz Publishing Company (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1998 | ISBN-10: 2831561981 | ISBN-13: 978-2831561981 | Edition: 1

Now available in CD format, Berlitz Today is a comprehensive self-study language course that emphasizes spoken communication. Designed for adult beginners and for those who wish to refresh their language skills, Today presents everyday language in context. Covering real-life topics, its aim is to prepare learners to feel comfortable dealing with everyday situations in their new language -- from asking and answering questions, to gaining knowledge of the culture and society.

While emphasizing communicative fluency, Berlitz Today is filled with activities for learning, practicing, reviewing, and reinforcing grammar. The audiocassettes and CDs feature native speakers in a variety of authentic spoken-language situations, and are linked with the course book text to support rapid language acquisition and comprehension. Offering a contemporary, modular approach to the written language with interactive exercises to reinforce language instruction, the learner's guide provides comprehensive support for learning grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Featuring:
-- Four 60-minute audiocassettes or CDs
-- 160-page, full-color course book
-- 32-page learner's guide
-- Verb Handbook (Cassette version only)
-- Bilingual Dictionary
-- Coupon for free private lesson at any Berlitz Language Center

Product Details

• Audio Cassette: 192 pages
• Publisher: Berlitz Guides; 1 edition (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2831561981
• ISBN-13: 978-2831561981
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 9.1 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,645,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't live up to status of other titles., November 2, 2002

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This review is from: Spanish Today, 1998 with Book (Berlitz Today) (Audio Cassette)

When I bought this title, I was using a copy of the "Basic" Spanish course that I had borrowed from the piblic library. That other course is very conversational - teaching you how to speak by letting you listen to real conversations. The "Basic" course is setup so that you can learn while you drive or jog or whatever - you really don't NEED the book. I was progressing very well, so I decided to buy my own. Well, "Spanish Today" was billed as an improvement, so I bought this one instead, but I think they should go back to "Basic." "Spanish Today" is much more like being in class, the examples don't give you adequate context or time to repeat, and you really do need to use the books. I would recommend that you use the "Basic" course instead.