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Open Door to Spanish: A Conversation Course for Beginners, Level 1, 3/E
Margarita Madrigal

ISBN-10: 0131116118
ISBN-13: 9780131116115

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 240 pp
Published: 07/08/2003

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For Elementary Spanish conversation courses taught at community colleges and in adult education and vocational programs.

Margarita Madrigal's books have been used by thousands of students around the world. Former successful students applaud the Madrigal Method: its simplicity, its copious use of cognates, and its humor. The conversations, explanations, exercises, activities, and tapes in Open Door to Spanish teach students to recognize the large number of words and expressions that are alike in English and in Spanish (cognates), strategies and rules for converting English words to Spanish, hints for identifying large numbers of new words in Spanish, and formulas to help students use Spanish verbs to describe events in the past, present, and future.

  • NEW - Writing activity added to accompany reading at the end of each chapter.

    • Provides students with a well-rounded approach that enables them to practice reading and writing Spanish.

  • Updated realia-based readings.

    • Provides students with 50% fresh, updated readings.

  • NEW - Grammar explanations revised—With new examples added.

    • Provides students with a more tangible approach to the material.

  • Updated and revised to incorporate current language use.

    • Provides students with the most current language usage.

  • Vocabulary lists.

    • Provides students with lists of words and expressions that enable them to recognize the large number that are alike in English and Spanish.

  • Audio CDs with a variety of regional pronunciations from Latin America.

    • Enables students to hear a variety of authentic dialects from Latin America.

  • Easy-to-read grammar explanations, guidelines, and exercises.

    • Supports correct grammar usage and provides activities to reinforce the material.

  • Appealing design and extensive illustrations.

    • Provides students with a thoughtful, attractive presentation that motivates them to delve into the material.

  • Writing activity added to accompany reading at the end of each chapter.

    • Provides students with a well-rounded approach that enables them to practice reading and writing Spanish.

  • Grammar explanations revised—With new examples added.

    • Provides students with a more tangible approach to the material.



 1. En el restaurante.


 2. Lugares de interés.


 3. Con los amigos.


 4. La vida en la ciudad.


 5. En el centro.


 6. El trabajo.


 7. En el restaurante.


 8. En casa.


 9. íVamos todas!


10. íVamos a comprar ropa!


11. íVamos a leer!


12. ¿Lees el periódico?


13. ¿Qué venden?


14. ¿Qué tiene usted?


15. ¿Te gusta la música?


16. De visita en México.


17. En el aeropuerto.


18. Los pasatiempos.


19. Las vacaciones.


20. La vida diaria.

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    For Elementary Spanish conversation courses taught at community colleges and in adult education and vocational programs.

    Margarita Madrigal's books have been used by thousands of students around the world. Former successful students applaud the Madrigal Method: its simplicity, its copious use of cognates, and its humor. The conversations, explanations, exercises, activities, and tapes in Open Door to Spanish teach students to recognize the large number of words and expressions that are alike in English and in Spanish (cognates), strategies and rules for converting English words to Spanish, hints for identifying large numbers of new words in Spanish, and formulas to help students use Spanish verbs to describe events in the past, present, and future.

  • 0131116118Open Door to Spanish: A Conversation Course for Beginners, Level 1, 3/E
    Madrigal
    © 2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 240 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0131116118 | ISBN-13: 9780131116115
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

    • For Elementary Spanish conversation courses taught at community colleges and in adult education and vocational programs.

    Margarita Madrigal's books have been used by thousands of students around the world. Former successful students applaud the Madrigal Method: its simplicity, its copious use of cognates, and its humor. The conversations, explanations, exercises, activities, and tapes in Open Door to Spanish teach students to recognize the large number of words and expressions that are alike in English and in Spanish (cognates), strategies and rules for converting English words to Spanish, hints for identifying large numbers of new words in Spanish, and formulas to help students use Spanish verbs to describe events in the past, present, and future.

  • 0131116126Open Door to Spanish: A Conversation Course for Beginners, Level 2, 3/E
    Madrigal
    © 2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 239 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0131116126 | ISBN-13: 9780131116122
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

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