**Please note: the downloadable version gives you 10 songs plus an interactive program for PC or Mac, there is no physical product
Easy lessons, fun songs, and great animations on CD-rom, November 26, 2002
I travel to the Baja region of Mexico several times a year for business, and my daughter sent me a copy of this program to help me communicate a little better with the locals. I read the label and thought "pop music??" but the songs are quite fun - my favorite is "La Adelita" - and their version of La Cucaracha is hard to listen to without singing along. My Mexican friends now think I'm the gringo loco who can sing all of the words to La Bamba...
The CD-rom has been the most helpful part for me. I like to go through the CD-rom and practice saying each sentence from the songs. I've also found that the images from the animations have helped the words and concepts to keep going around my brain long after I've turned off the computer.
The book has quite a bit of grammar - nearly all of the basics, as well as a travel phrases section that I've just about worn out. I also bought the 501 verbs book, which is a good compliment to this program. The amazing part for me is that I've struggled with verbs for a long time (I've done all kinds of learn on tape programs) - and having the songs as a reference point has made it easier to remember. I don't get much past using the present and the past tense, but Musical Spanish has helped me to feel more comfortable actually speaking. I think the author is really on to something with this musical grammar business - heck if it works for an old fart like me it must do wonders for the young kids. Arriba with the Español con Musica!
Unique and highly recommended for students of all ages., March 22, 2002
Musical Spanish is a unique book and multimedia PC CD-ROM/audio CD combination, to help beginning Spanish students better learn and understand the language through 10 different popular songs. Filled with basic lesson primers, activities, and consumable workbook pages, the guide helps the student better grasp basic Spanish grammar while the music reinforces language learning on multiple aural and conceptual levels. A computer is not required to take advantage of Musical Spanish; the enhanced CD-ROM/audio CD can play its Spanish music on a personal computer or a standard stereo CD player. Musical Spanish is a unique and highly recommended supplement for enthusiastic language learners.
Entertaining and educational, July 24, 2001
- Learning Spanish? Here's an innovative book (with Compact Disk) that teaches grammar using 10 traditional Spanish songs. This is great for beginners. The music has a good beat and it's a great way of learning. Music has a way of integrating different cognitive areas of the brain. Sing along to "La Bamba" and "Cielito Lindo" and learn important grammar lessons. You'll be tapping your feet and learning Spanish from head to toe.
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The Bottom Line... (Chosen for Award
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The concept behind this package is original and fresh —
clearly voiced Spanish songs are the take-off point for learning
the Spanish language. Musical Spanish would make an effective
supplement to any child's Spanish-learning program, and is
particularly useful for less-motivated kids who would benefit
from a novel approach to learning a second language. Read
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