Rosalie Gomes

Designed for students and sophisticated international travelers, this attractive package stresses practical training in spoken English for Spanish-speakers, with audio simulations of social and business situations a typical visitor is likely to encounter in English-speaking countries. Four 90-minute cassettes are accompanied by a complete written script of the dialogue, both in English and in Spanish, so that students of English can read along as they listen to the English-language conversations. For help with grammar and other details of English, a handsome text book guides the student toward fluency and also provides both fascinating and up-to-date information about U.S. culture and customs. Full-color photos show typical American scenes, city and rural, from coast-to-coast. Barron's all-new Via Rapida (Express Track) program teaches English on a slightly more difficult level than the Facil y Rapido (Fast and Fun Way) program.… (more)