Comments on: I need to brush up on my Spanish.

Question: I need to brush up on my Spanish.

greta simone — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:07:14 -0800

I need recommendations for the best Spanish review/dictionary.

Hi all. I'm going to be going to Guatemala for five weeks on a service learning program. I will be taking language courses there and I have a really basic knowledge of Spanish at this point. What I am looking for is a good book that includes both a review of grammar and a useful Spanish-English dictionary. I want to be able to review grammar in the weeks before I go, and have a dictionary to carry around with me when I get there. I would prefer this book to be travel-sized (small paperback) so it can fit in my bag, but as comprehensive as a small book can be. I went to the local Barnes and Noble, but the Spanish section was huge and overwhelming. I would like to narrow my search a little- please help!
Thanks-

By: DrGirlfriend

DrGirlfriend — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:30:29 -0800

I would recommend checking into Vox dictionaries. Their Spanish/English dictionary has some grammar in it, although I don't know just how in-depth you'd like that section to be. I believe it also has a section on things like colloquialisms.

By: JJ86

JJ86 — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:40:54 -0800

The Bantam dictionary is pretty comprehensive. I'd recommend it.

By: Stewriffic

Stewriffic — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:33:59 -0800

I have a fantastic grammar overview you can borrow. I used it in one of the Spanish classes I taught at UNC. It's about 1-1.5 inches thick, and about 10"X12". Paperback.

By: zeek321

zeek321 — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:37:11 -0800

For grammar, people seem to like Ultimate Spanish Review and Practice. I bought it and I've paged through it, and it seems pretty comprehensive.