Reviews for Vest Pocket Spanish

The average rating for Vest Pocket Spanish based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-10-01 00:00:00 William Lanphier An enjoyable way to practice some Spanish learning. It went beyond the usual memorization and repetition to include stories and games. It included sections predominantly in English with the Spanish words thrown in to allow you to determine the meaning from context. This was then followed by a reveal of the meaning so you could confirm or correct your interpretation. For example, you went to the aeropuerto (airport) and bought your boleto (ticket) for your vuelta (flight). Once on the avion (plane), you put your maleta (bag) above the seat while standing in the pasillo (aisle). I found the section with the repetition of the silly, nursery rhyme annoying but otherwise thoroughly enjoyed it and learned some new words. Highly recommend as a change from the usual monotonous repetition of language learning tapes.

Review # 2 was written on 2010-08-27 00:00:00 Charles Wrana Very interesting way for any beginning Spanish learners. You are pulled into a story where you apply what you learn at the very end to finish "a mission." I wouldn't recommend it for intermediate or advanced Spanish learners (it's slow and boring), but this would be good for someone who knows only a handful of Spanish or has taken Spanish level 1 and/or 2. It goes at a challenging pace for beginners and uses a lot of useful phrases and unique vocabulary. One thing I'd keep in mind is that they don't really teach you about the differences between formal and informal uses of Spanish, such as the difference of tú and usted, until near the end. Make sure you research these differences so it can give you a heads up as you're learning phrases. ¡Buena suerte!