Tapes for learning Spanish

Tapes for Learning Spanish
The world of language learning moves fast. New technologies and resources are being brought in all the time - whether it's inside the classroom in the form of interactive learning facilities, or outside in the exciting form of MP3s and downloadable applications. But some resources have stayed the same for some time now: a good Spanish language books; some useful language learning games; and, for the time being at least, tapes for learning Spanish.

There are many different methods to learn a languages and this means also various resources and materials. In the following, we will introduce you the method with tapes that help you learning while focusing on listening and pronunciation.

Why a tape over the afore-mentioned MP3 or groovy modern iPhone app? Well, it's not really a case of either/or; they can be complementary. Unlike the pricier web-enabled phone or MP3 player, they're cheap: a tape deck can be picked up almost anywhere, while tapes themselves can be bought secondhand on Amazon (and elsewhere) for next to nothing. What's more, learning Spanish in many parts of the world, you won't be able to support the latest technology, but you should always be able to find a tape deck to use. In any case, while they're still with us, here's just a small selection of some of the best tapes for learning Spanish around...

Tapes for Learning Spanish - Spanish: Level 1 (Learn in Your Car); Henry N. Raymond
Henry N. Raymond's Spanish Level 1 audiobook has been around for years now, and has regularly featured as one of Amazon's bestselling language learning resources. The step-by-step approach that starts with individual words and builds them out into related phrases that are likely to be of use to the traveller is thoroughly worthwhile. One possible downside is that the Spanish featured is Latin American - which may, of course, come in handy for anyone moving on from a language course in Castile and Leon taking Spanish class and travelling through the continent!

Tapes for Learning Spanish - Puerta del Sol: Champs-Elysees Audio Magazines
As the name suggests, Puerta del Sol (from Champs-Elysees Audio Magazines) puts the emphasis firmly on a day-to-day setting and wraps the Spanish featured around a series of interesting scenarios and subject matters. Not a beginner's tape for learning Spanish, it's useful for intermediate students looking to get some sort of grasp on both the Spanish spoken in Spain and across Latin America.

Tapes for Learning Spanish - Spanish for Beginners; Angela Wilkes
Another perennial Amazon favourite, Angela Wilkes's Spanish for Beginners is an excellent grass roots introduction to the language. The tone is light and engaging throughout, and the learning experience is never allowed to get dry or dull. In addition to the tapes, there's also an excellent supporting book (with some entertaining illustrations).
For further methods and resources, you can also check on our page: CD-Rom and MP3. These opportunities you can use additionally, in order to learn more effectively and diversified.