This is a complete course in understanding, speaking and writing Spanish before, or if your Spanish needs brushing up, "Teach Yourself Spanish" is for you.

Juan Kattan-Ibarra was born in Chile and lived in Spain for a number of years. He has degrees in foreign language teaching from the University of Chile, Michigan State University, Manchester University and the Institute of Education, London University. He taught Spanish at Ealing College and Shell International, and was an examiner in Spanish for the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the University of London School Examinations Board. He is now a full-time author.

Introduction; Before you start; 01 I speak Spanish; 02 How are you? 03 I want a room, please; 04 Where is it? 05 What are you going to have? 06 What time does it arrive? 07 How much do they cost? 08 I'd like to change some money; 09 How old are you? 10 What do you do? 11 I start at nine; 12 I like it; 13 What are you going to do? 14 Hello? 15 It was a great journey; 16 Where were you born? 17 It was very small; 18 What were you doing there? 19 It has been a mistake; 20 We will go to the beach; 21 I'd love to; 22 Shall I give you some more? 23 Go straight on; 24 I have a headache; 25 What kind of person are you looking for? Taking it further; Testing yourself; Glossary of grammatical terms; Grammar summary; Irregular verbs; Listening comprehension transcripts; Key to the activities; Key to 'testing yourself'; Spanish-English vocabulary; English-Spanish vocabulary; Index to grammar; Index to grammar