Open Door to Spanish: A Conversation Course for Beginners, Level 2 / Edition 3

by Margarita Madrigal

Overview

Margarita Madrigal's books have been used by thousands around the world. Former successful users applaud the Madrigal Method: its simplicity, its copious use of cognates, and its humor. The conversations, explanations, exercises, activities, and tapes in Open Door to Spanish teach readers to recognize the large number of words and expressions that are alike in English and in Spanish (cognates), strategies and rules for converting English words to Spanish, hints for identifying large numbers of new words in Spanish, formulas to help readers use Spanish verbs to describe events in the past, present, and future. Conversational topics include ¿dónde estaban? ¿qué quería ud? ¿qué tenían? hacíamos muchas cosas, haciendo una variedad de actividades, hablando de más actividades, una excursión a la playa, las profesiones, las fiestas, el cumpleaños, una excursión al campo, los quehaceres domésticos, el fin de semana, en el restaurante, en la joyería, los deseos y las esperanzas, preparaciones para una fiesta, de visita, las casas and ¡si fuera possible! For individuals interested in a simple, yet comprehensive guide to conversational Spanish.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900131116121
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	07/14/2003
Series:	Open Door to Spanish Series
Edition description:	Level 2
Pages:	239
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

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INTRODUCTION

The Third Edition of Open Door to Spanish and the accompanying cassettes have been thoroughly updated and revised, and are appropriate for classroom use or for self-instruction. After completing both levels of the program, users can look forward to conducting simple conversations successfully in Spanish as well as understanding many advertisements and articles written in Spanish. Even a rudimentary knowledge of Spanish can be important when applying for a job. Applicants with an ability to understand more than one language are often given preference for jobs in medicine, social work, tourism, government, and other businesses.

APPROACH

Margarita Madrigal's books have been used by thousands of students around the world. Former successful students applaud the Madrigal Method: its simplicity, its copious use of cognates, and its humor. The conversations, explanations, exercises, activities, and tapes in Open Door to Spanish teach students to recognize the large number of words and expressions that are alike in English and in Spanish (cognates), strategies and rules for converting English words to Spanish, hints for identifying large numbers of new words in Spanish, and formulas to help students use Spanish verbs to describe events in the past, present, and future.

Students report extraordinary retention rates and the human quality of instructors adopting Margarita's approach. The many conversations in Open Door to Spanish reflect what people say every day on the streets, in restaurants and cafes, on the phone, or at home with friends and family. Spanish is fun!

Table of Contents

1. ¿Dónde estaban?
2. ¿Qué quería Ud?
3. ¿Qué tenían?
4. Hacíamos muchas cosas.
5. Haciendo una variedad de actividades.
6. Hablando de más actividades.
7. Una excursión a la playa.
8. Las profesiones.
9. Las fiestas.
10. El cumpleaños.
11. Una excursión al campo.
12. Los quehaceres domésticos.
13. El fin de semana.
14. En el restaurante.
15. En la joyería.
16. Los deseos y las esperanzas.
17. Preparaciones para una fiesta.
18. De visita.
19. Las casas.
20. ¡Si fuera possible!

Preface

INTRODUCTION

The Third Edition of Open Door to Spanish and the accompanying cassettes have been thoroughly updated and revised, and are appropriate for classroom use or for self-instruction. After completing both levels of the program, users can look forward to conducting simple conversations successfully in Spanish as well as understanding many advertisements and articles written in Spanish. Even a rudimentary knowledge of Spanish can be important when applying for a job. Applicants with an ability to understand more than one language are often given preference for jobs in medicine, social work, tourism, government, and other businesses.

APPROACH

Margarita Madrigal's books have been used by thousands of students around the world. Former successful students applaud the Madrigal Method: its simplicity, its copious use of cognates, and its humor. The conversations, explanations, exercises, activities, and tapes in Open Door to Spanish teach students to recognize the large number of words and expressions that are alike in English and in Spanish (cognates), strategies and rules for converting English words to Spanish, hints for identifying large numbers of new words in Spanish, and formulas to help students use Spanish verbs to describe events in the past, present, and future.

Students report extraordinary retention rates and the human quality of instructors adopting Margarita's approach. The many conversations in Open Door to Spanish reflect what people say every day on the streets, in restaurants and cafes, on the phone, or at home with friends and family. Spanish is fun!