Learn Spanish Now! 9.0 | 
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Category: Software
List Price: £32.49
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 821
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows
Media: CD-ROM
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 8.1 x 2.4
MPN: SER093CD
Model: 744573051150
UPC: 744573051174
EAN: 0744573051150
ASIN: B00005Y3VA
Release Date: May 3, 2002
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Amazon.co.uk Review
With ever more people discovering the joys of Andalucia and Latin America, the boom in the learning of Spanish shows no sign of abating. Learn Spanish Now is among the better software packages in a crowded market. The tutor comes on two CDs. One of these has key sections including "survival phrases", fun activities, conversations and speech practice against the voice of a native speaker; the other has a thorough grammar tutorial. This is a valuable combination for those serious about learning Spanish and the product is clear and easy to use. Spanish phrases are highlighted in a box and their English translations placed beneath, and the voice-recognition software allows you to measure your own voice against that of a native speaker. Although the "recognition" seems to be skewed somewhat towards Iberian pronunciation as against Latin American sounds (the complete lack of consonants in Chilean Spanish does not go down very well, for instance), it still represents a useful benchmark. The part on survival phrases is particularly well designed and will be of much use to those who have basic Spanish. There are several practice dialogues based on commonplace situations--in the bank, the hotel, the taxi and so on--with some priceless examples that all of us must have wished we'd known at some point or other ("I've locked the key in the bedroom"). Although some of the advice borders on the infantile ("When you decide to travel outside the USA, you will probably need a passport"), much of it is useful and rounds out a well-composed package. --Toby Green
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 Learn Spanish Now! 9.0 January 29, 2006
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is an all-round good package. There are many unlisted extras which make it great value for money. If you’ve never tried to learn a new language before, the initial approach can be a bit daunting, but with a little practice it’ll soon come to make sense. Various Spanish accents are represented, along with a choice of learning styles. So, if you want to dive into hard grammar basics or absorb as much conversational Spanish as possible ASAP, this is definitely a package to consider!
 NOT FOR BEGINNERS January 19, 2005
14 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is an awful piece of software that is difficult to follow and use. I would not recommend anyone to purchase this.It is definitley not for beginners. It is intermediate level but even then I don't think its worth the price. Invest your money elsewhere.
Learn Spanish Now! 9.0 September 4, 2003
50 out of 54 found this review helpful
I have just bought this package having completed a short spanish course last year. I intended to use it in addition to Michael Thomas's CDs which are excellent. However I have found this software really difficult to get in to. There seems to be no structure to the learning, it just starts with full conversations in Spanish using vocabulary and grammar that is unfamilar to a beginner. It might improve with more use, but my initial impression is that it is a big waste of money, especially if you like a structured way of learning.
 Good value August 25, 2003
56 out of 83 found this review helpful
I found this a very good package,especially for those with some basic spanish, you can go a long way to speaking spanish confidently with this software. The section i use most is "survival phrases" where everyday scenarios are acted out. Each sentence is highlighted as the presenter says it, with the english translation beneath it. It is possible to play each word (with translation) independently, allowing you to practice the problem words over and over. The speech recognition works far better than others i have used before. There are also sections on reading, grammar and word games, as well as more advanced plays. It is left up to the user how they want to learn, there is no set sequence to be followed, you can browse the sections and jump in anywhere you like.
There's plenty of short films to keep you busy, and while it's not movie quality, it's find for education purposes. For a complete beginner, it may be difficult to motivate oneself initially; there is no gentle introduction to the basics. The "beginner" sections do go straight in the deep end, but by taking it slow to begin with, the material is self explanatory.
Overall, well worth the extra expense over cheaper versions.
Excellent September 15, 2002
54 out of 55 found this review helpful
I was very surprised with the quality of this software package. It is very well rounded providing a good starting point for all levels. It includes videos that give the text, word-for-word, below the screen. The words can be highlighted to see their meaning. Games and repetition exercises allow for good reinforcement of what you will learn. Having learned what Spanish I already know in Mexico, I was also pleased to see a variety of other accents represented. A+ software!
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