Synopses & Reviews
Learn Spanish as you explore the colorful and diverse world of Latino culture Build a rich Spanish vocabulary without the burden of boring repetition or tedious memorization with Read and Think Spanish, CD Edition. In this audio package, you will find more than 100 intriguing articles written in Spanish about the enchanting diversity of Latino culture--from Spain's rowdy La Tomatina festival and Argentina's passionate tango tradition to Celia Cruz, Cuba's beloved salsa singer.
Each article presents new vocabulary in boldface within the article; in the margins, you will find the translations. You'll know right away any words unfamiliar to you. On the CD, native speakers read aloud many of the articles contained in the book, so not only can you see how words are used on paper but how they sound in conversation.
With Read and Think Spanish, CD Edition, you will:
- Grasp Spanish vocabulary quickly and easily with the help of English translations
- Review and reinforce your newly acquired knowledge with end-of-chapter questions as well as exercises on the audio CD
- Learn about the vibrant Latino culture and its famous places, noted people, intoxicating music, mouth-watering food, and more
Take the ho-hum out of learning Spanish and discover an innovative language tool that will keep you entertained along your way to Spanish proficiency!
Synopsis
Learn Spanish as you read and hear about the vibrant Latino culture Read and Think Spanish, the innovative, non-intimidating approach to learning Spanish, is now available with an audio CD. Compiled by the expert editors of Think Spanish! magazine, this audio package brings together more than 100 engaging, fully illustrated readings and articles about the life and cultures of Spanish-speaking countries. The 70-minute audio CD features many of the articles read aloud by native speakers, as well as questions for review and reinforcement of new vocabulary.
About the Author
The editors of Think Spanish! magazine are experts in the Spanish language and culture. Native Spanish speakers from all over the world, many of the editors and writers also teach the language to secondary and post-secondary students.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
GUIDELINES
Cultura
Los vejigantes Festival of St Loiza, Puerto Rico
¿Quién es el jibaro? The pride of Puerto Rico
De tapeo The art of eating tapas in Spain
La siesta en Argentina Benefits of the siesta
Pescando con “caballos” Perus ancient fishing techniques
Los alebrijes Mexican folk art
La pollera panameña The national costume of Panama
El Gaucho The Uruguyan cowboy
La carrentangua Myths and legends from Guatemala
El rodeo y los “huasos” Chilean rodeo and cowboys
Examina tu comprension Test our Comprhension
Viaje
El barrio gótico de Barcelona
The Gothic Quater in Barcelona
Humacao
The pearl of Puerto Rico
Colonia del Sacramento
The cobblestone streets of Uruguay
Verano en enero y febrero
Summer in January in Argentina
Mallorca y sus castillos
Castle off the coast of Spain
Un paraíso en el Caribe
Carribean paradise, Dominican Republican
Varadero, arenas blancas
Cuba's white sand beaches
Un paraiso exótico
Costa Rica, an exciting paradise
El turismo rural
Countryside travel in Spain
San Miguel de Allende
Mexican colonial city
Tulum, la ciudad sobre el mar
Mexico's ancient walked city
Examina tu comprension
Test your comprehnsion