KEITH CHAMBERS

Do you have a working knowledge of Spanish, but want to improve? Allow this book to come to your rescue and eliminate basic errors and slips of the pen. Each one of 50 top tips for improving your spoken and written Spanish is presented and analysed across a whole double page, with explanations as to where and why people sometimes go wrong. The tips are grouped into grammar, spelling, false friends, pronunciation and cultural faux pas sections. Theres even free downloadable audio content available to help you with your pronunciation. Polish your Spanish with this brand new series from Teach Yourself - the No. 1 brand in language learning. 50 ways to improve your Spanish touches all essential bases and is divided into the following easily digestible sections:Only got a minute?A 60-second introduction to Spanish to get you started.Only got five minutes?Get to grips with Spanish and its common pitfalls even if youre short of time.Only got ten minutes?Use your free time wisely to learn something about the Spanish language. InsightsInstant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on Keith Chambers many years of experience.Test yourselfTests online to keep track of your progress. ArticlesExtra information to keep you motivated.SummariesQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.GrammarEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.PronunciationDont sound like a tourist - polish your pronunciation before you go.Audio Downloadable audio support online to help with key areas - iPod/MP3 compatible.For your free audio download please visit: www.hodder.co.uk/TYLfreedownloads

A handy, easy-to-navigate grammar which can be used as a quick trouble-shooter or as a grammar course. Grammar points are presented with clear explanations and lots of examples on the left-hand side of each pair of pages, and there are exercises opposite to check that you have understood the particular structure. The grammar coverage is extensive and will be right for you whether you are a complete beginner or an intermediate to advanced student. All the grammar points are illustrated with examples in sentences (with translations), so you see the structures in use at the same time as practising your language and increasing your vocabulary. This small, handy book is ideal for carrying in your bag or your pocket, so it will be a useful resource whenever you need a quick answer to a grammar query.

You can either use this pocket-size, easy-to-navigate grammar as a quick trouble-shooter or you can work through it systematically as a grammar course. There is one main grammar point on each double-page-spread, with clear explanations, lots of examples and exercises to check you have understood the particular structure. The grammar coverage is extensive and will be right for you if you are a complete beginner or an intermediate to advanced student or if you are aiming to brush up rusty Spanish. All the grammar points are illustrated with examples in sentences (with translations), so you see the structures in use at the same time as practising your Spanish and increasing your vocabulary. The square, chunky format makes the book easy to carry in your bag or your pocket, so you can keep it handy to use as a useful resource whenever you need a quick answer to a grammar query.