Mastering the AP Spanish Language
584210
I've been reading a chapter a day preparing for the exam and I, too, have found this to be the best guide. A friend from last year offered me the REA guide and that is dry. Mastering the AP Spanish is a great buy and I recommend it. The chapters are about 30 pages each but aren't boring at all. It covers everything and the authors give tips on what the AP writers' favorites tricks and such. Overall: better than other test prep books.
4334616
This is a great way to take your Spanish grammar to the next level.  Through many examples, you'll understand how to express common every day idioms and why they're contructed the way they are.  If you're serious about improving your grasp of Spanish and you already have a basic understanding of Spanish grammar, you need this book.  It's tough going at times and the tests at the end of each chapter don't fool around, but it's well worth worth it.  You'll thank yourself for doing it and you'll come to love the language even more.
109227
My son needed this book and CDs for some help in Spanish.  He was getting a D in this class before I ordered the books.  Now his grade has improved dramatically and he's at a high C and steadily making progress.  The book is organized well and he understands everything much better. There's also an excellent workbook that breaks down everything very well and he listens to the CDs every night so that he can pick up things subliminally.
139517
So far this book has been very thorough. If you are brand new to Spanish, I would start with the Practice Makes Perfect "Basic Spanish" Workbook first. It will give you a good foundation with vocabulary before aggressively tackling conjugations in this book. I do highly recommend them both!!
3813815
I can use this workbook to aid my 6 yr old in learning Spanish and help my 8 yr old to maintain what he has learned.
1930288
I found this to be an excellent way to review Spanish grammar!  It is advertised as being for "the intermediate and Advanced learners", which seems accurate.  While this is likely best used in conjunction with the author's book, I used it without and found it a very useful refresher!
4311613
Forty years ago I was a student of the late Prof. Joseph Fernandez at Georgetown University, and we used this book in his class for advanced students. The text details the differences in Spanish and English articulation through charts and diagrams. In his class (conducted in Spanish), we read the text together - and using a tape-recorder, Prof. Fernandez recorded each of us as we read specific exercises. He then played it back and in his gentle and gracious way, pointed out our errors, which we then worked on until we got it "right."

I rate the book four stars rather than five for two reasons: The book, published in Spain, understandably focuses on Iberian Spanish, whereas North American students have perhaps greater interest in Latin American Spanish. And without a native speaker  and a recording device, the student cannot take full advantage of the information contained within.
2572078
A great aid to learning Spanish grammar whilst enjoying the story. Again, be aware of some of the South American words used which would  not be understood in Spain.
4871192
cuando sea profesor de la lengua, usar el libro en mi clase y quizs usar "voces de hispanoamrica" tambin. El libro est bien organizada en secciones de la historia espaola. Se abre cada tema con una introduccin de lo que ocurri o da un breve resumen del autor y el texto. Tambin se abre con "preguntas de pre-lectura" para que los estudiantes tengan un dilogo sobre cualquier tema. Y despus ofrece la oportunidad de responder a las preguntas de comprensin, y anlisis para asegurar que los estudiantes entiendan bien los temas. En mi opinin es una de las mejores antologas que he ledo en mi vida. La recomiendo a todos profesores y estudiantes de la lengua espaola. :D
1037580
Good book for advanced Spanish and leaning stories.
932514
Works well with students that are trying to increase their understanding of Spanish. Poor for those that are simply trying to enhance their translation skills.
230472
My daughter loves this book in English.  She is taking AP Spanish, and wanted a book she is familiar with to use as a study volume.  She loves it.
932074
If, like me, you took Spanish many years ago, wish to relearn it, and have time to devote to it in the car, this product is wonderful.  I could not be more pleased that I purchased it, but I did want to review it because I think how perfect it will be for you depends on your needs and expectations.

1.  I do find this most useful in the car but less so around the house.  I tried using it while I cooked but found I ended up just mindlessly repeating what the speaker was saying without thinking about the words being woven together.  My mind was on cooking, not on learning Spanish.  It's probably why this is called "Behind the Wheel Spanish" and not "Over the Stove Spanish!"

2. If you've previously studied Spanish in written form - even if it was years ago - I think you'll love these CDs.  The course dives right into conversational Spanish, and as the speakers introduce Spanish words, I so clearly "see" the words in my mind and have been delighted to find that I even recall some words before the speaker pronounces them, but I know this only happens compliments of the high school Spanish I learned years ago.

3.  If this is your first exposure to Spanish, I think the course will probably still be great, but I think you'll have to hit the accompanying book first. The CDs dive right in and do NOT teach the Spanish alphabet or letter sounds, but they are covered in the accompanying book. There's also a transcript of the CDs at the back of the book, too.  Boring, right?  NO - fabulous!  You can go there and see exactly what the sentences look like in Spanish.

4.  The native speakers are terrific, especially Luis.  Just the right amount of pause is given for you to practice pronunciations.  I like how the reviews are timed and like how the CD tracks are separated for me to easily go back and review certain sections again and again if I feel the need. I have worked on CD 1 for several weeks now (off and on), feel like I've mastered it, and I'm ready to move on.

Sept 09 Update - Surprise! The alphabet is covered on disc 2.  Why? I have no idea, but anyway, do yourself a favor and study it first if you haven't seen the Spanish alphabet before now. I'm still really enjoying this program. I can see how some might perceive the program as disorganized because it is a COMPLETELY different approach from a traditional Spanish class - BUT - it gets you saying things, and saying things you understand, very quickly. I think it's fun and challenging, and when it's TOO challenging, I just back up a few tracks and plow thru it again until I get it.
3398202
I can sum up this learning-Spanish program with just one Spanish word: Excelente! The native speakers are very interesting and entertaining, the learning-method is fun and engaging, the vocabulary has lots of handy words and phrases. I am so looking forward to seeing the publisher of this Spanish program release a Level 2 that uses the same learning method as this software program. Adios!
4164428
I love doing the exercises in this book. They progress at a speed and level that I can work with. I do best with hands on, writing, see the words written. I can pick up the book anytime and do as much or as little as I want and feel like I'm progressing with my Spanish.
1653558
The verbs are in alphabetical order and they have so many tenses for them! Past, present, future, etc! Highly recommend for anyone trying to learn Spanish!
2808174
Seriously...spanish the easy way.  I used it to bone up on my Spanish.