Book Reviews
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Review of 'A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish'
There are very few points of contemporary Spanish grammar that aren't covered in this 572-page text. Verb conjugation, pronoun usage, verb moods, writing rules and word order — they and plenty more are all covered in detail.
There are very few points of contemporary Spanish grammar that aren't covered in this 572-page text. Verb conjugation, pronoun usage, verb moods, writing rules and word order — they and plenty more are all covered in detail.
Review of 'HarperCollins Spanish Dictionary'
This is one of the most popular paperback Spanish-English dictionaries.
This is one of the most popular paperback Spanish-English dictionaries.
Review of '2,000 Essential Spanish Verbs'
Although "2,000 Essential Spanish Verbs" isn't the only book available that provides a comprehensive listing of Spanish verb conjugations, it is one of the most useful, especially for the beginning or intermediate student.
Although "2,000 Essential Spanish Verbs" isn't the only book available that provides a comprehensive listing of Spanish verb conjugations, it is one of the most useful, especially for the beginning or intermediate student.
Review of '¡Búscalo! (Look It Up)'
If you're looking for an answer quickly, this is the place to check first.
If you're looking for an answer quickly, this is the place to check first.
HarperCollins Unabridged Spanish Dictionary
If you're going to own just one dictionary, this is one worth considering.
If you're going to own just one dictionary, this is one worth considering.
Review of 'Oxford Spanish Dictionary'
A huge 1,800+ pages, this book includes more than 250,000 words and phrases and more than 430,000 translations.
A huge 1,800+ pages, this book includes more than 250,000 words and phrases and more than 430,000 translations.
Review of 'Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary'
You'll need a big pocket to fit this one in.
You'll need a big pocket to fit this one in.
Review of 'Larousse Concise Dictionary'
The title is a bit of a misnomer, as this paperback is larger than some dictionaries in hardback.
The title is a bit of a misnomer, as this paperback is larger than some dictionaries in hardback.
Review of 'Las puertas retorcidas (The Twisted Doors)'
Yhis combination of book and audio CD takes an unconventional approach in a successful effort to make learning Spanish fun.
Yhis combination of book and audio CD takes an unconventional approach in a successful effort to make learning Spanish fun.
Review of 'University of Chicago Spanish Dictionary'
This dictionary used to be one of the most popular.
This dictionary used to be one of the most popular.
Review of 'Way-Cool Spanish Phrase Book'
This phrase book is designed for kids.
This phrase book is designed for kids.
Review of 'Larousse Mini Dictionary/Mini Diccionario'
This small dictionary is made for easy packing while traveling.
This small dictionary is made for easy packing while traveling.
Review of 'American Heritage Spanish Dictionary Notebook'
This dictionary fits in a three-ring binder.
This dictionary fits in a three-ring binder.
Review of 'Spanish Grammar for Independent Learners'
This book explains some aspects of Spanish grammar extremely well, but it is difficult to navigate.
This book explains some aspects of Spanish grammar extremely well, but it is difficult to navigate.