Table of Contents
- Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Textbook
- Advanced Textbook
- Advanced Resources
- Free Resources
- How to Access More Materials
If you've studied Spanish at school, you're likely very familiar with textbook learning.
A tried-and-tested traditional method, textbook study involves working through lessons and exercises either on your own or with a teacher. But if you're not in school and don't already have a textbook, which one should you choose?
Below, we'll outline some of the most popular choices as well as other helpful materials.
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Upper-Beginner to Intermediate Textbook
For a book that walks you through beginner and intermediate Spanish, try the Complete Spanish All-in-One textbook. This resource is widely regarded as the gold standard for Spanish learning books, having sold over 2 million copies.
The textbook includes more than 500 exercises to reinforce what you learn through recall and reconsolidation. Plus, it works in tandem with the McGraw Hill Language Lab app, which adds audio to the learning process.
However, this isn't designed for learning Spanish from scratch. It focuses heavily on grammar rather than starting with basic vocabulary. If you are starting from the very beginning, try using Spanish learning apps (tools subcluster link-apps) instead.
Advanced Textbook
Most Spanish learning textbooks are designed to help learners reach an intermediate level. But where do you go from there?
We suggest the Dominio: Curso de Perfeccionamiento textbook. The exercises are designed to guide upper-intermediate and advanced users to fluency, with lessons covering a wide variety of contexts.
The language nuances and situation-specific vocabulary it teaches help you advance to real-world Spanish use. Plus, the textbook includes a CD for audio learning! But keep in mind the additional expense of the answer book, which is sold separately.
Advanced Resources
What if you're already an advanced Spanish user?
To take your skills beyond C1 into the realm of native speakers, textbooks aren't the best option. A better use of your time is immersing yourself in real day-to-day Spanish.
Start by chatting with Spanish speakers in person or online (tools subcluster link-communities) to see how your skills hold up in practice. For solo study, try reading Spanish news articles. As these are created for a native-speaking audience, they'll help you isolate which areas you aren't yet proficient in and what to study next.
Free Resources
Of course, highly comprehensive textbooks aren't free. But many resources are!
If you enjoy textbook-style learning, here are some free PDFs with a specific focus:
- Rules for Accent Marks in Spanish—C. Ortiz
- Spanish Idioms With Their English Equivalents—Sarah Cary Becker & Federico Mora
For more interactive resources, take a look at our free materials! We offer hundreds of grammar lessons, exercises, and kwizzes from A1 to C1 level Spanish. They're created by native Spanish teachers who know exactly which areas trip learners up and how to overcome these challenges.
How to Access More Materials
Our library of free resources is only the beginning. Whether you want to hone your reading, writing, or listening skills, we have hundreds of exercises in our Spanish Learning Library.
Get access to our free exercises made by expert Spanish teachers by creating your Progress with Lawless Spanish account today!
