An Easy Introduction to Spanish Conversation Containing all that is necessary to make a rapid progress in it

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An Easy Introduction to Spanish Conversation Containing all that is necessary to make a rapid progress in it

by Mariano Velázquez de la Cadena

EN·~2 hours·5 chapters

Chapters

5 total

AN EASY INTRODUCTION TOSPANISH CONVERSATION

2:36

PART I. A SYNOPSIS OF THE CASTILIAN LANGUAGE.

49:27

PART II. A VOCABULARY OF WORDS NECESSARY TO BE KNOWN.

1:03:20

PART III. FAMILIAR DIALOGUES—DIALOGOS FAMILIARES.

48:36

PART IV. MODELS OF COMMERCIAL LETTERS, &c. Modelos de Cartas de Comercio, &a.

10:16

Description

This compact guide promises a quick start for anyone who wants to speak Spanish without spending hours in a classroom. It begins with a concise overview of the alphabet, vowel sounds, and the most troublesome consonants, giving listeners clear pronunciation cues that can be practiced aloud. The author also supplies a short set of everyday vocabulary and sample dialogues, so learners can hear how the pieces fit together in real conversation.

The book’s teaching plan encourages daily memorization of just a few words or phrases, paired with the English equivalents, to build a solid core of five hundred common terms within a month. By stressing verb conjugations and offering a quick reference to essential grammar, it equips self‑directed students to understand questions and formulate answers confidently. Listeners will find the pace steady yet encouraging, making it an ideal companion for busy adults or younger learners seeking an introduction before tackling a fuller grammar.

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Full title

An Easy Introduction to Spanish Conversation Containing all that is necessary to make a rapid progress in it Containing all that is necessary to make a rapid progress in it

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (167K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Barbara Tozier, Paul Marshall, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2019-04-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Mariano Velázquez de la Cadena

1778–1860

A Mexican scholar who helped shape the study of Spanish in the United States, he spent decades teaching at Columbia College while writing practical language books for students and readers. His work sits at the crossroads of scholarship, education, and the early history of Spanish-language study in New York.

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