Publisher's Synopsis
Start Reading in Spanish Immediately and Build Your Language Skills in No Time!
Whether you're a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles enable you to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories and complete the post-reading exercises.
EASY SPANISH READER is divided into three parts:
Part I describes the adventures of two high-school seniors involved in their Spanish club. As you read about their experiences, you'll discover the nuances of language and culture right along with the students.
Part II describes episodes in the colorful history of Mexico, from the Conquistadors to the present, including vivid depictions of Cortés's encounters with the Aztecs.
Part III is comprised of an abridged adaptation of the classic story "Lazarillo de Tormes," which allows you to practice your grammar and vocabulary skills on a great work of Spanish literature.
The bonus app that accompanies this book provides:
FLASHCARDS to aid memorization of all vocabulary terms
AUDIO recordings of numerous reading passages
RECORD-YOURSELF feature to improve your pronunciation
AUTO-FILL GLOSSARY for quick reference
