Customer Reviews
A vibrant new way to learn Spanish. - By: Mr. G. P. Hatton, 28 Aug 2008 
The Collins easy learning is a quick & simple way to pick up the language. Many of these types of language learning programs promise big things & dont deliver.
The learning program is split up into 12 short units which introduces 5 keywords & phrases per unit. To aid the understanding of each unit, there are sections on culture & etiquette. This is most helpfulin adopting the spoken language, & this approach is a new idea I've not come across before within these learning packages & I have to say it works really well when trying to adopt the language into a conversation.
It also gives a better understanding of which words to use & why & will improve word selection dramatically. This is by no means an advanced learning package, so don't expect to be speaking fluent Spanish within a few weeks because that's not going to happen. What you can expect is to learn how to use the language properly. It will heighten confidence greatly to take the language to the next level or if your happy to get by at the intermediate level then look no further.
The package is a complete bargain, & contains transcripts of the CD's. I recommend putting the CD's onto an MP3 player. I have done the course twice now & even though I'm no Spanish linguist I can speak Spanish much more confidently now. I certainly wouldn't feel stupid using it abroad any more.
A great product at a great price don't miss out.
my spanish has improved - By: Ms. S. J. Smith, 21 Aug 2008 i have loaded this onto my ipod & its helping me to improve my Spanish already. the disc's & book make it eaasy to learn the basics (mainly phrases) which you can build on, with more booksin the series if you want. This course is not concerned with getting stuck into the verbs & tenses, but more getting you past been able to say more than hello, & a beer please.
Easy help with ordering your fry-up! - By: R. Wallace, 15 Aug 2008 The Collins Easy Learning Spanish does exactly what it says on the tin (well almost!). GCSE students of any grade will not find this package helpful as it really does concentrate on the basics, but if, like the majority of us "Brits Abroad" the depths of our comprehension of any foregin language has gone well beyond the point of embarrassment - this 3cd set will prove most helpful! After a week or so, I'm now confident enough to order my way through dinner, not panic if totally lost & maybe even not get arrested if stopped at the airport by saying the wrong thing!
My only gripe??..........in all honesty this is a "phrase" book set to get you by & the grammar sections are all basic. But for the same pice as a printed phrase book with the added bonus of the correct, legible & clear pronouncement it is easily worth 4 stars & a purchase!
Conversation breakers in Spanish - By: Gisli Jokull Gislason, 03 Aug 2008 
This is a cleverly designed easy learning CD product. This is the best set up I have encounteredin this format & therefore merits 5 stars as being the best of its kind.
Lets face it, you won't be fluentin Spanish, but this product never promises that - it promises "The easiest way to start learning Spanish" & is just that. You will get enough to make a polite conversation at the very basic level & whenin a Spanish speaking country people will respect you for it. You might even be able to handle basic situations like buying neccessary things or asking for directions.
But that is as far as it goes,
You will need to study as well (it won't help a bit just buying the CD's!) & this will not replace classes.
That said this is the best of its kind, learning this would be a great assetin Spanish speaking countries & as an aid to Spanish lessons it is top notch.
For Begginners - By: Donald Thompson, 25 Jul 2008 I have had the pleasure of visitng Spain or Spanish speaking countries many times & have a basic grasp of the language. So I got this to help me alongin my efforts to learn a bit more. The course itself is easy to understand, well structured & not overly demanding on already learned skills. It is well presented & thought through. The tutors voices are easy to follow & I found it quite useful. I would recommend this to anyone wishing to learn some basic language skills before going to Spain, but can only recommend it as a starting point. From there on the joy of any language isin discovering it for youreself.
A good grounding like this will be a huge boost to your succesful learning.
