The Editors of Think Spanish - Read & think Spanish

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Read & Think Spanish is an engaging and non-intimidating approach to language learning. A dynamic, at-home language immersion, Read & Think Spanish is intended to increase Spanish fluency while teaching you about life and culture in Spanish-speaking countries.

This language learning tool is designed to build on and expand your confidence with Spanish, presenting vocabulary and phrases in meaningful and motivating content emphasizing all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the spoken language. Read & Think Spanish brings the Spanish language to life! Our diverse team of international writers is excited about sharing their language and culture with you. Read a travel narrative from Spain and a documentary on Colombian folk music. Explore the geography of the Amazon and the jungles of Costa Rica. And dont forget, while you are enjoying these intriguing articles, you are learning Spanish. Read & Think Spanish is used by educators and students of all ages to increase Spanish fluency naturally and effectively.

Using this as a complement to classroom study or as a self-study guide, you will actively build grammar and develop vocabulary. The cultural information provided in each chapter creates a deeper understanding of the traditions and cultures in Spanish-speaking countries and in turn fosters greater interest and success with learning Spanish. Each article is accompanied by a bilingual glossary. You can read and learn without stopping to look up words in a dictionary or phrase book. Read & Think Spanish accommodates a range of skill sets from beginning to advanced: Beginning: We recommend that the student have the equivalent of one semester of college- or high-school-level Spanish. Read & Think Spanish will allow you to immerse yourself in the language and the culture, and your understanding of sentence structure and use of verbs will be reinforced. Intermediate: As an intermediate student, you will learn new vocabulary and phrases. Intermediate: As an intermediate student, you will learn new vocabulary and phrases.

You will notice increased fluency and comprehension. You will also learn nuances about the language and the culture as you experience the authentic writing styles of authors from different countries. Advanced: The advanced student will continue to gain valuable information, as language acquisition is a lifelong endeavor. The diverse topics from a team of international writers offer you the opportunity to learn new vocabulary and gain new insight into the language and the people. Whatever your current skill level, Read & Think Spanish is an effective, fun, and accessible way to learn Spanish. Experience the enthusiasm that comes with learning a new language and discovering a new culture.

Read, speak, enjoythink Spanish!

Read & Think Spanish is based on articles from Think Spanish, an online language learning magazine and memberhip published by Second Language Publishing. The writers for Think Spanish are native Spanish speakers, including college and high school Spanish instructors, travel experts, and journalists. Articles in this book were coordinated under the direction of Kelly Garboden, founder of Second Language Publishing. For membership information visit www.thinkspanish.com. Read & Think Spanish is divided into chapters guiding you through the cultures and traditions of different Spanish-speaking countries. At the end of each chapter is a Test your comprehension section.

This section encourages development of reading comprehension and the understanding of written Spanish in different voices. It is not necessary for you to read Read & Think Spanish from start to finish or in any certain order. You can read one chapter at a time or pick an article or chapter that is of particular interest to you. You can complete the test questions by article or by chapter. This flexibility allows you to go at your own pace, reading and re-reading when needed. The high-interest articles encourage enthusiasm as you study and make the material more enjoyable to read.