Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish: A Creative and Proven Approach Paperback - 1989
by Margarita Madrigal; Andy Warhol (Illustrator)
Based on the student's ability to create--not memorize by rote--the Madrigal method can help readers convert English into Spanish in an instant, develop perfect pronunciation (thanks to a handy pronunciation guide), form sentences from the very first lesson, and more. Previously announced in September.
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Readers widely praise this mid-century Spanish course for its clear, confidence-building explanations, pattern-based hacks that quickly expand vocabulary, and an unusually effective sequence that teaches the past tense early. Many say it is the most useful self-study text they have tried and a solid reference to revisit, though dense and best paired with audio or immersion for pronunciation. Critiques focus on dated vocabulary and examples, an overly formal focus (usted) with tu/vosotros introduced late, repetitive list-driven exercises, limited idioms and real-world dialogue, and some e-book formatting issues. Despite caveats, the consensus frames it as a classic that still delivers a strong foundation, especially for English speakers.
Readers say this book is:
effectivedatedclear explanationsconfidence-buildingrepetitive exercisesself-study friendlydensepracticalneeds audio supplementoverly formalI love this book! Within a few weeks, I have learned a good foundation in Spanish. As the book says,bit teaches you to "speak, read, write, think" in Spanish.
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- Title Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish: A Creative and Proven Approach
- Author Margarita Madrigal; Andy Warhol (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reissue
- Pages 512
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Crown Publishing Group (NY), New York, New York, U.S.A.
- Publication date 1989-09-01
- Features Index, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780385410953 / 0385410956
- Weight 1.01 lbs (0.46 kg)
- Dimensions 8.23 x 5.43 x 1.34 in (20.90 x 13.79 x 3.40 cm)
- Category Foreign Language - Dictionaries / Phrase Books
- Library of Congress subjects Spanish language - English
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 89030448
- Dewey Decimal Code 468.242
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