Barron's 501 Spanish Verbs (Spanish Edition)

This is a GREAT and comprehensive coverage of verb tenses, usage, and practice. When I was taking Spanish, our textbook identified verbs as "presente de indicativo, preterito, etc., but only translated them into english (present indicative, preterite, etc.). When I was in grade school, up to high school, we had no such term as preterite. Besides, who pays attention to those kinds of terms after you're out in the world for 20 to forty years after? Beginning on page 14, this book presents the seven simple tenses, the seven compound tenses, and definitions of basic grammatical terms with examples. Example: "Tense number 5 Potential Simple (or conditional). The conditional is used in Spanish and in English to express: (a) an action that you do if something else were possible - Example - 'Iria a Espana si tuviera dinero'." ----- If there is a verb you are looking for that is not in the main section, on pg. 706 there is a section that lists over 2,200 Spanish verbs conjugated like (the) model verbs. "Aclarar to clarify, explain (409)" the number refers to the verb in the main section that is conjugated in the same manner aclarar would be. On pg. 544 you find reparar (409), which shows you the model you will follow to conjugate aclarar.There are verb drills and practices to work, and the CD is extremely helpful. I dare you to think up a verb you will NOT find in this book - or how to use it in a sentence. If you are serious about your Spanish, you will get this book. I can't think of another book that packs so much value into such a reasonable price.

As a Spanish teacher/tutor for the county where I live here in central Mississippi, I encouraged my students (who range in age from 12 to 79 years old) to get this verb book because I`d purchased the fourth edition years ago and was very impressed with it as a great reference book.It not only conjugates over 2000 verbs, it also has great written exercises which help to simplify the learning process and explains WHY a particular tense is appropriate in any given occasion. It`s an absolutely necessary reference book for anyone serious about, not just learning some Spanish words, but being able to master the language in order to effect MEANINGFUL communication which is impossible if one cannot master the verb tenses of a language. The verb tenses are like the engine to a car, and this book gives you the keys to confidently maneuver and navegate the unique and sometimes tricky nuances of the Spanish language. It`s worth whatever you pay for it. My students got a great bargain buying it from Amazon at 1 cent, and 3.99 for shipping and handling. Quite literally, it`s absolutely the best four dollars you`ll ever spend! Since I also teach English as a second language, I also purchased the 501 English Verbs book. All told, it`s a very worthwhile investment for anyone serious about mastering the language. Whether you buy the hardcover copy or the Kindle edition (I did both!) you also get access to the audio CD and the CD-ROM to install on a desktop computer; with the Kindle edition you can download from the website the same files for free. You won`t be sorry.

Am studying Spanish with several sources. Understanding verb usage is critical to communicate this language. An excellent, thorough textbook.

The media could not be loaded. This book is one of my top three learning-Spanish resources. It is truly a bargain for the price. You get 3 different resources to help you learn Spanish for the price of one.The first resource is a 728-page reference book. The reference book lists the most common verbs in alphabetical order. One verb per page. With every verb full-conjugated in all of the different verb tenses. The reference book also has a section that lists many common sayings or expressions that you will hear Spanish-speakers say.The second resource is a CD-Rom. The CD-Rom has lots of exercises – both text and audio – to help you master conjugating Spanish verbs.The third resource is a 28 track audio CD disk that teaches every verb tense, including the Spanish subjunctive. There is an English speaker and a Spanish speaker on the disk explaining when to use the different verb conjugations. And they also explain in detail how to actually conjugate the verbs. This also happens to be my favorite of the three resources that are included with 501 Spanish Verbs.I highly recommend that you buy this book. Not just because it is impossible to achieve fluency in Spanish without also learning how to conjugate Spanish verbs. But also because this book is such a tremendous bargain for the price.Earlier I mentioned that 501 Spanish Verbs is one of my top three learning-Spanish products. Before closing, I will share my other two. (My list of favorites changes from time to time so you may want to check my list periodically. Updated 08-10-2018):1. Learn Beginner Spanish: Lessons 1 to 5 from Both Original Version & New Version of Learning Spanish Like Crazy, Including Two Bonus Lessons from New Millennium Spanish. What stands out most about this program is the style of teaching used. The teaching style is very reciprocal or mutually dependent on the instructor and the student. This allows the student to not only listen but also to participate. If you're an intermediate level learner, they also have an intermediate level series: Learn Intermediate Spanish (Lessons 31 to 38): Learning Spanish Like Crazy And if you are an advanced-level learner, they also have an advanced level program: Learn Advanced Spanish: Learning Spanish like Crazy (Lessons 61 to 68) But what appeals to me the most about the Learn Beginner Spanish program is that there are two bonus audio lessons included from their New Millennium Beginner Spanish program which teaches Spanish vocabulary for social media, the Web, modern technology, life styles for this millennium. Such as, eating organic food, living abroad and working as a digital nomad, and working out at a cross-fit or MMA gym. Another plus about this system is that it workks wonders for developing an authentic sounding accent.2. Living Language Spanish, Complete Edition Living Language Spanish - What I like about Living Language Spanish - besides its bargain price - is that this is the only program I've found that does a very good job at both teaching how to speak Spanish and how to read Spanish. There are other programs that will teach you how to speak Spanish better than this program and also programs that will teach you how to read Spanish better than this one. But I am certain that you will not find another program that does a very good job at doing both.If you have any questions about 501 Spanish verbs, please post your questions below and I will do my best to answer your questions.

Very practical for studying or as a point of reference if you want to check a verb form/ spelling. The set phrases provided for each verb are also very useful and help you to improve your Spanish in general. Somebody stole my first copy of this book and I've had to buy another copy because I can't do without it, even if there are verb conjugation tables for free on the internet.

A very useful book for learning extra verbs in between lessons/classes and being immersed in the country. Arrived in good condition and quite quickly.

501 Spanish verbs with CD Rom and audio CD.This book surprised me at its size: 728 pages for 501 Spanish verbs compared to 158 pages in my Bescherelle book for 12000 French verbs. Barron's has much more info about conjugations, both the six English conjugations and the fourteen Spanish conjugations, and it does include 2200 additional verbs that are conjugated the same as the model verbs (that approach is used for most of the Bescherelle verbs). I tried the CD's the first day and had considerable difficulty in getting them to play. One did play, but the other I had to open with Windows File Manager and open the files from the list. I forgot about the CD problem when I gave the five star rating - would probably lower it now because of the CD problems. All in all, however, it is a very complete dictionary of Spanish verbs with lots of explanation for beginners, and for those of us whose English conjugation skills are rusty.

Great reference work and contains stacks of verbs. They have a core number of 55 verbs that you're recommnded to learn if the whole things seems too foreboding! Recommended. Good in combination with Spanish Verb Tenses (Practice makes Pefect)...

C'est le livre idéal pour les verbes espagnol. Je m'en sers tous les jours pour préparer mes cours et pour mn usage personnel.