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Querido estudiante: Thank you for taking an interest in this book. We are sure that you will be very glad you did. Why? Simply because once you have worked through the straightforward systems, the easy explanations and the practical exercises found here, you will be able to do the following with confidence: Use Ser and Estar accurately. Choose intelligently between the Preterite and Imperfect Past. Know how to say WAS and WERE correctly in Spanish. Understand and utilise the Perfect Past tenses.... and so much more. Talking in the Past is a challenge that you can overcome!

We, Gordon and Cynthia of LightSpeed Spanish, are totally excited to bring you the book that really does demystify the Present and Past Spanish Subjunctive. Most students of the Spanish language shy away from this subject and it's no wonder! So many books on the market make it look complex and difficult to understand. Yet here, at LightSpeed Spanish, we have developed the perfect system to walk you through the entire range of the Spanish Subjunctive, step by step.

We really appreciate that you have taken an interest in this book. We are confident that you won't be disappointed. Why? Because it was written specifically with you in mind as well as every other student of the Spanish language who really wants to get control of their pronouns. Our promise to you: We promise you that once you have worked through the straightforward systems, the easy explanations and the practical exercises found in this book, you will be able to do the following with confidence: •Understand the job of each pronoun. •Easily choose between Direct and Indirect pronouns.

Dear student: Thank you for taking an interest in this audio book. ¡Esperamos que te guste! 'Getting to grips with Gustar' is designed to take you, step by step, through every Gustar tense. This audiobook will help you to understand the way that you structure sentences with Gustar. What is more, it is designed to take you from the basics right up to the more complex structures.

This is the second in series of hilarious, real-life tales of Gordon’s journeys around the world. It’s written as a Spanish/English bilingual book that will really help you to tune your ear and move your Spanish forward! As he continues to flounder in the world of manufacturing bras and knickers, we accompany Gordon on his way to Mexico where he falls in love with the language and battles with the ups and downs of this strange culture.

Why should I buy this book? This is not the first book that has dealt with Por and Para in Spanish, nor will it be the last. In truth, there are already lots of good books out there. So, what is it that sets this one apart? What's the difference that makes the difference? There's only one: This book will help you use Por and Para fantastically well, whether you have a good memory or not! Would you be surprised if we told you that everything you need to know about Por and Para is already available on the internet and written into book after book?

In many ways, Haber is one of those Spanish verbs that really does not get the attention it deserves. It constantly surprises us just how misunderstood and misused it is. Even though Haber often plays a secondary role in our sentence structures and one of its biggest jobs is to work as a ‘helper’ verb, you will discover that Haber, is by no means a ‘runner up’ verb! Once you learn to manage and use it in a fluent and controlled manner, your Spanish will move ahead leaps and bounds.

This is a rip-roaring story that just so happens to be a Spanish/English bilingual book too!The Road to Morocco is the first in a four-part series of fun stories that document the somewhat troubled and often hilarious adventures of Gordon Smith Durán. Dedicating himself to the world of bras and knickers in the sweated trade of textiles, we follow Gordon as he makes the first of many journeys that will conspire to finally plonk him smack bang in the middle of Spain.We hope that you have as much fun reading this book as we did creating it for you.

This fantastic resource walks you through a step by step guide on how to use Ser and Estar like a native speaker. It’s packed with exercises that not only build your confidence but also use your growing knowledge to reinforce that learning.