What books are recommended for self study?

Question

I'm an autodidact and want to learn Spanish. I prefer a two sided approach where I learn both bottom up (by learning the grammar and how to construct the language) and top down (by learning how to use phrases and examples).

Currently I'm using Barron's E-Z Spanish together with Anki for memorization. However I find E-Z Spanish as a grammar reference to be sorely lacking. It also has a lot of errors, which is rather annoying. Is there a better book for beginning self-study?

Answer 1

Hello DS

I have seen many books for Spanish speakers who are learning English - but this one is fantastic (also good for English speakers learning Spanish).

Name - Ingles Basico A Ghiod (There is no é in the title) by Augusto Ghio Dell'Oro

ISBN 978-956-12-1890-1 (106th edición octubre 2007)

Hope this helps

Answer 2

I my self use a book which can be bought at local book stores titled in 10 minutes a day can be in many languages of billingual books by kristine k kershul.I found them very use full.

Answer 3

Hi dsrogers...and Welcome to the forum!

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I hope it helps!