Which Spanish-teaching program do you find best?

Question

I am currently taking Spanish in school and we use the Paso a Paso books. I am wondering if anyone has found any good teaching programs/ books they would like to share? thanks!

Answer 1

I believe that the "Realidades" program is highly thought of, especially for the first 2 levels. Basically, any program is as good as the instructor - if the instructor is skilled, s/he can take a terrible program and make it work; if the instructor is mediocre, a highly rated program can turn into a boring experience.

Answer 2

I have tried several programs and I've spent quite a bit of money. I have also worked through my kids' "Paso a Paso" books. However, I've found that the videos on this site, along with some of its other features, have really been more helpful than anything else.

Answer 3

Coffee Break Spanish Podcasts have helped me develop my spanish. I started listening to them when I first started learning spanish. They´re free to listen to.

www.coffeebreakspanish.com

Answer 4

Michel Thomas has a good course for relatively cheap that teaches you the basics of conjugation etc...

Answer 5

I used Paso a Paso when I was in high school, and I liked it a lot.