Better Reading Spanish : A Reader and Guide to Improving Your Understanding of Written Spanish

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Summary: Spanish Culture Made Interesting
Review: Have you ever sat in a classroom learning Spanish with books that bored you? Do you remember reading those terrible passages that taught you nothing and only put you to sleep? Now, you don't need to suffer that unbearable ordeal any longer. With this new book, the author has retold Spanish culture in a new way of teaching. The passages vary and they all contain entertainment and valuable information. Not only do the passages keep you focussed, but you want to go out and buy the books or newspapers or other sources that this author used in creating this text. As I read this book, I am intrigued about the writing style, the exercises, and the selected passages. Out of all the years that I've learned the language using various books, this book has to be the easiest to follow with the most enjoyment. The book is filled with page turners, and the comparison between various cultures reveals more than just the language, literature, and grammar. It reveals another side of the language that most people do not learn in their classes. If I was a department chair for Spanish I would certainly require all the students to buy a copy of this book for educational purposes. I guarantee you that you will not waste your money with such a wonderfully written book. This is a very talented author who will succeed far in her writing endeveurs.

Rating:
Summary: Spanish Culture Made Interesting
Review: Have you ever sat in a classroom learning Spanish with books that bored you? Do you remember reading those terrible passages that taught you nothing and only put you to sleep? Now, you don't need to suffer that unbearable ordeal any longer. With this new book, the author has retold Spanish culture in a new way of teaching. The passages vary and they all contain entertainment and valuable information. Not only do the passages keep you focussed, but you want to go out and buy the books or newspapers or other sources that this author used in creating this text. As I read this book, I am intrigued about the writing style, the exercises, and the selected passages. Out of all the years that I've learned the language using various books, this book has to be the easiest to follow with the most enjoyment. The book is filled with page turners, and the comparison between various cultures reveals more than just the language, literature, and grammar. It reveals another side of the language that most people do not learn in their classes. If I was a department chair for Spanish I would certainly require all the students to buy a copy of this book for educational purposes. I guarantee you that you will not waste your money with such a wonderfully written book. This is a very talented author who will succeed far in her writing endeveurs.

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Summary: Difficult to understand much of the material
Review: I was disappointed in the material. These are not Spanish language stories. They are among other things: a Mexican menu, record labels, recipes, poems, descriptions of Spanish movies, etc. I have far from a good understanding of Spanish. One of the poems made very little sense to me. There also some good reading in the book, ie a short story about the Panama Canal for example.