The SPANISH Language:
Spanish is the official language of Spain and 19 Latin American nations. Spanish is spoken as a first language by about 330 million persons and as a second language by perhaps another 50 million. Spanish is the mother tongue of about 40 million people in Spain, where the language originated and whence it was later brought by Spanish explorers, colonists, and empire-builders to the Western Hemisphere and other parts of the world during the last five centuries. Spanish is the native tongue of over 17 million people in the United States, and is one of the official languages of the United Nations. The Spanish vocabulary is basically of Latin origin, although it has been enriched by many loan words from other languages, especially Arabic, French, Italian, and various indigenous languages of North, Central, and South America. The Spanish language employs the Roman alphabet. There are a number of Spanish dialects and there are several striking differences in pronunciation between Castilian and major dialects of Latin American Spanish. On the whole, however, the difference between the Spanish dialects of Europe and of Latin American with reference to pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar are relatively minor.

The Linguaphone Method:
The Linguaphone Method for language learning is the most natural and effective way to learn a new language.  Our method is based on two simple principles:

•  You learn faster when you enjoy what you are doing.
• You make greater progress if the language learning is useful and presented in a familiar context.

Speaking a language is an active skill--something you learn by doing, not just studying.  This is the practical approach to language learning that Linguaphone follows.  You start speaking your new language during the very first lesson.   The courses begin simply, building your confidence session by session.  Soon after, longer sentences are introduced to enable the expression of more detailed and complex thoughts.  But the course always concentrates on useful, authentic everyday words and situations.  The result is that after completing a Linguaphone course, you will have a thorough understanding of the language and be able to converse with and understand real people speaking the language. The study sequence, LISTEN, UNDERSTAND, and SPEAK, used in the Linguaphone courses is fundamental to the Linguaphone method of language learning. To learn more, click here.

Contains:

• 16 x 1 Hour Audio CDs
• 1 Vocabulary Booklet
• 1 CD Storage Wallet

Learn to speak Spanish with Linguaphone All Talk Complete, the brand new language course from Linguaphone. All Talk Complete will take you from complete beginner to a proficient understanding of the Spanish language without the need to read or write a single word. Designed for busy people who can't find time to study, this fun and effective course means you can learn anywhere you have access to a media player.

• Learn 2,000 essential Spanish words and phrases.
• No textbooks, no writing - simply listen and learn.
• Bilingual tuition makes progress quick and easy.
• High quality dialogues of native speakers will perfect your accent.
• A 'soap-style' storyline will keep you interested and motivated.
• learn on the move in the gym or even in the car.

How long will it take to learn Spanish with All Talk Complete?

You will be surprised at how quickly you can learn Spanish with Linguaphone. Spend just a small amount of time each day listening to the All Talk course and you will learn Spanish to a conversational level in approximately 4 months. Not only is it fast but the success rate is high because the course is fun, totally engaging and teaches you the words and phrases that you need!

All you need to know about the course.

Developed exclusively by Linguaphone, All Talk will help you learn quickly without the need to dedicate blocks of time to study. Written exclusively for Linguaphone by an expert in radio drama and a Spanish language teacher, All Talk is set in and around the beautiful and exciting Spanish capital. You'll follow the adventures of a first-time visitor to Madrid as she discovers the city, the culture and customs of the people who speak one of the world's most popular languages. Linda, our lead character, gradually begins to understand and then communicate with her Spanish hosts and the people she meets. And as you take part in this adventure, you'll also find out what makes Spain such a popular holiday destination.

Speak the language like a native.

Linguaphone All Talk Complete features entertaining dialogue delivered by a variety of native Spanish speakers to help you develop an authentic accent. You will also learn over 2,000 new words, more than enough for everyday conversation in business or for pleasure. With Linguaphone All Talk you'll quickly learn to understand what people are saying and know how to get your own message across. You only need to listen to All Talk - there are no textbooks for written exercises to complete, just simple explanations and clear guidance every step of the way. It's the easy way to learn!