Good Books for Learning Spanish

Question

I was wondering what some good books for learning Spanish are. I am thinking more along the lines of basic guides where I can look up rules (Like I am planning or orderig 501 Spanish Verbs). I studied Spanish in gradeschool and highschool, fogotten a lot in highschool, and then spent 3 months in Honduras. I am going to be returning there in a month to teach (art and English) for 10 months and I want some books to help me understand what I am picking up through the general immersion experience.

Also, what is a good Spanish/English dictionary I could get to use when I can't get to the internet?

Answer 1

You could get Spanish All-in-One for Dummies. It isn't really a basic book but it is divided into sections so you should be able to find what you want quickly and easily. Good luck!

Answer 2

look in a spainish dicsionary

Answer 3

"501 Spanish Verbs" is excellent, but if you have internet access, this sites verb conjugation tool is better!

I tried to insert a link but I was unable to (operator error undoubtedly). If you scroll down to the very bottom of the page, in the lower lefthand corner, you'll see "Spanish Verb Conjugation."

Answer 4

2001 Spanish and English Idioms is good. For example, you'll learn that in English you say "You're pulling my leg" but in Spanish "Está tirando mi pelo."

http://www.amazon.com/2001-Spanish-English-Idioms-Espanoles/dp/0764137441/ref=pd_sim_b_6