Spanish in Three Months

by Isabel Cisneros

The Hugo series of popular self-study language courses prepares the visitor for vacation or business travel in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Spanish-speaking Central and South America. The books guide the language student through essential grammar, pronunciation, model sentences and word lists to build up vocabulary, conversation exercises to practice speaking skills, and a small bilingual dictionary. Native speakers of each language demonstrate proper use of the language, including the words and exercises from the books as well as specially adapted vocal drills for oral work, making pronunciation easy with Hugo's unique "imitated pronunciation" system.

Genres: Language, Reference, Spanish Literature, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1969

Reviews

[Carlissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got up to chapter 11 in this book. It a great grammar book and I learned alot, but I did not find the CDs very useful except for the conversations. I may finish the last 2 chapters eventually, but I am taking a break from it for a while.

[Whitenoisemaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend it. I used this book to teach myself Spanish a few years ago, augmented with a couple of dictionaries and little grammar references, and after three months I was decent enough to get streamed in near the top of an intermediate Spanish class.

Looking back, the book is rather English-heavy and possibly could do with a few more examples of Spanish text, but as far as I know this is the best teach-yourself book on Castillian Spanish out there.

[Rashidul · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first Spanish reference book I have tried after learning the basics in Duolingo. I think this is a great book for beginners. The Audio CD has all the spanish words pronounced page by page. Excellent pronunciation. Basic theories and grammars are explained well. The exercise given are adequate. If you are gonna use this book, I suggest don't rush. Try to do the exercises properly.

[Marian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hugo books has honesty exceeded my expectation, clearly written, easy to follow with each word broken down to help with pronunciation. The only down side was it didn't come with a CD, but the structure makes it very easy to follow and gain an understanding.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Note: this book is for Spain Spanish

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

B This book gives some good exericses and I really should study the verb sections a bit more.

[Shawn Freeman]

I am literally putting my best foot forward. i really do not like Spanish because i have fail miserably in the Spanish test that was presented to me.

[Gunita · Rating 4 out of 5]

still reading... but some things I have learned

[Oro Laminado · Rating 1 out of 5]

this book is great