FSI: Programmatic Spanish 1 (PC/MAC) by Audio-Forum
SpanishLevel 1Programmatic CourseVolume 1Foreign Service InstituteDepartment of StateThe Course Used by DiplomatsLearn Spanish the proven way -- just like a diplomat!Over the years, Audio Forum® customers have used our courses to learn Spanish in as little as 25 minutes a day, entirely on their own. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to achieve fluency in Spanish using this proven audio/text method.While other premium computer-based language courses offer only the means to learn to speak, with Audio-Forum®, you'll not only speak fluently, you'll also master reading, writing, and grammar skills at a scholarly level -- all with the confidence and polish of a native Spanish speaker. After all, diplomats have proven for years that this method works!This FSI Audio-Forum® Course Features:* 17 hours of audio, 25 units (lessons)* 464-page text* 144-page manual* Word stress and intonation* Vocabulary and pronunciation* Practical dialogs and conversations* Grammatical observation and practice* Writing awareness and application* Reading multisyllabic words and cognates* Word and phrase substitution practice* Brief insights on culture (exclusive)The U.S. State Department's Foreign Service Institute developed full-length courses specifically for diplomats, the very people who must learn a language quickly and effectively. Having worked with FSI authors and instructors, these courses have been fully tested through usage before release to the public. For over 40 years, Audio-Forum® has been the original and most trusted source for Foreign Service Institute language courses.About the LanguageThe Spanish taught is that of a well-educated native of Latin America, and the pronunciation is "neutral," in that it is not specifically derived from any one country. Latin American Spanish is more widely used than European (Castilian) Spanish. The differences between them are comparable to those between British and American English, as such languages have evolved separately on either side of the Atlantic over the last few centuries. Enhanced Digital Book FeaturesThe Audio Forum® Difference: Audio Forum® Digital Books are enhanced with links to MP3 audio files. Speaker icons in the text allow you to hear the corresponding audio. The MP3 files can also be loaded onto your MP3-compatible CD player or digital media player. The Digital books may be read (without enhanced features) on tablet computers. A 10-inch or larger screen is recommended. System Requirements for Enhanced Digital Book FeaturesMac® OS X® 10.5 & upIntel® processor512 MB RAMWindows® 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP233 MHz or faster processor128 MB RAM
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| License Category | Retail |
| Type | Language Courses |
| For Operating Systems | Windows & Apple Mac OS |
| Topic | Language Study |
| Educational Level | Language Course |
| Subject | Language Study |
| Language | Spanish |
SpanishLevel 1Programmatic CourseVolume 1Foreign Service InstituteDepartment of StateThe Course Used by DiplomatsLearn Spanish the proven way — just like a diplomat!Over the years, Audio Forum® customers have used our courses to learn Spanish in as little as 25 minutes a day, entirely on their own. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to achieve fluency in Spanish using this proven audio/text method.While other premium computer-based language courses offer only the means to learn to speak, with Audio-Forum®, you’ll not only speak fluently, you’ll also master reading, writing, and grammar skills at a scholarly level — all with the confidence and polish of a native Spanish speaker. After all, diplomats have proven for years that this method works!This FSI Audio-Forum® Course Features:* 17 hours of audio, 25 units (lessons)* 464-page text* 144-page manual* Word stress and intonation* Vocabulary and pronunciation* Practical dialogs and conversations* Grammatical observation and practice* Writing awareness and application* Reading multisyllabic words and cognates* Word and phrase substitution practice* Brief insights on culture (exclusive)The U.S. State Department’s Foreign Service Institute developed full-length courses specifically for diplomats, the very people who must learn a language quickly and effectively. Having worked with FSI authors and instructors, these courses have been fully tested through usage before release to the public. For over 40 years, Audio-Forum® has been the original and most trusted source for Foreign Service Institute language courses.About the LanguageThe Spanish taught is that of a well-educated native of Latin America, and the pronunciation is “neutral,” in that it is not specifically derived from any one country. Latin American Spanish is more widely used than European (Castilian) Spanish. The differences between them are comparable to those between British and American English, as such languages have evolved separately on either side of the Atlantic over the last few centuries. Enhanced Digital Book FeaturesThe Audio Forum® Difference: Audio Forum® Digital Books are enhanced with links to MP3 audio files. Speaker icons in the text allow you to hear the corresponding audio. The MP3 files can also be loaded onto your MP3-compatible CD player or digital media player. The Digital books may be read (without enhanced features) on tablet computers. A 10-inch or larger screen is recommended. System Requirements for Enhanced Digital Book FeaturesMac® OS X® 10.5 & upIntel® processor512 MB RAMWindows® 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP233 MHz or faster processor128 MB RAM
