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Product Description
During its long life in print Practical Spoken Spanish has sold more
than 50,000 copies, and the demand for it has increased as word of its
usefulness has spread. The method employed in this book—the natural
method of learning a spoken language—is used by successful language teachers
everywhere, in many tongues besides Spanish. Countless admirers have
testified to the value of Practical Spoken Spanish in their studies
at home, on radio and television, and in the classroom. The author, the late
F. M. Kercheville, was a pioneer in the field of Spanish language education
and an early advocate of basic principles in language learning that are now
widely accepted. His efforts were important in widening the circle of
friendship that results from more and more Americans being able to speak and
understand the language of their Spanish-speaking neighbors.
About the Author
F M Kercheville
Product Details
- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: University of New Mexico Press; 7th edition
(December 1, 1959)
- Language: English, Spanish
- ISBN-10: 0826300596
- ISBN-13: 978-0826300591
- Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces
- Average Customer Review:
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Practical Spoken Spanish by F.M. Kercheville is exactly what it purports to be:
practical. Professor Kercheville, like Mario Pei, Robert Hall and others of his
generation, were part of a movement towards teaching the common everyday
language rather than starting from a lofty, literary approach.
Instead of discussing sunsets or philosophical questions, you dive right in with
the things you need to know most: small talk, ordering food, the weather, where
is the restroom?
Also, you learn basic communication before irregular verbs and exceptions to the
exceptions, etc.
Despite having been published more than four decades ago, this book remains very
practical and very useful for self-study or an adult education group. It is
gratifying to see that this classic work is still in print. Kudos to the
University of New Mexico Press.
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