Camino del éxito
("Path of success" - now in our 11th year on the web!)

(15 audio CDs) + (caminodelexito.com) + (studyspanish.com) = SUCCESS!

What's Your Goal?

Do you want to be able to meet new people, discover their names, where they are from, what they like to do? Do you deal with workers who only speak Spanish? Would you like to be able to speak to them confidently? Maybe you want to be able to speak to the waiter in a restaurant. Or perhaps you are a Spanish film buff and would like to be able to understand the dialog. Whatever your motivation, if you want to be able to actually speak Spanish this course will allow you to achieve your goal.

Is this a Spanish course for beginners?

Whether you are a beginner who is just getting started, or a more advanced student with weak speaking skills, this is an appropriate course for you. Our Spanish course combines the convenience of audio CDs with the interactivity of the World Wide Web. The result is an excellent course for self-study. If you like our website, you'll love this Spanish course because it will provide you with an opportunity to gain real oral proficiency.

What is the teaching method?

The approach, known as "guided imitation," incorporates two very important principles. First, a relatively small body of material is learned so well that it becomes easy for the student to reproduce it. This is known as overlearning. Real-world conversations are broken down into manageable parts. As you master the individual parts, you then begin to put them all together, and very quickly you find yourself able to easily say things that just a few minutes ago you had to struggle with. The second principle concerns authenticity. The Spanish you will learn is Spanish as it is really spoken in actual conversations. You will be amazed at how fast you are able to progress.

Is this course better than taking a class?

Many students study Spanish for years without ever really learning how to speak. Unfortunately, classrooms are simply too crowded to allow for individual attention. With our course, you'll find yourself practicing continuously during your sessions. No more listening to someone lecture you "about" the language. You'll be using the language from the very start to the very end of the course. You will be placed in real-life situations and skillfully engaged to participate. This course is like having your own private Spanish tutor to converse with!

How does the course begin?

The course begins with a series of carefully constructed pronunciation drills. Your very first task as a language learner is to develop a positive, successful attitude. We have found that the quickest way to achieve this is to help you to achieve a good sense of pronunciation. This is something that most courses fail to recognize. Many people are a little bit shy or inhibited about trying to speak a new language, and much of that inhibition is instantly removed once the student has developed confidence in their pronunciation. That's why the first part of our course zeroes in on this problem, and quickly gets you over that hump.

What comes after pronunciation?

After disc two, the focus of the course shifts from pronunciation to communication, skillfully incorporating the story of an American who moves to a Latin American country. You will learn Spanish as it is actually spoken as you follow the lives of the characters. All dialogs are based on real-life situations that incorporate useful vocabulary. Through a series of carefully constructed drills and activities, you will learn structures that occur frequently in the language -- structures that can be expanded and used in a variety of situations. By their very nature, these drills and activities develop fluency by encouraging you to actually think in the target language.

Does the course have a cultural component?

Each of the fifteen units includes an interesting cultural note. Presented first in English and then in Spanish, the notes serve to give you insight into the people, places and customs of Spanish-speaking countries. Spanish cannot be learned in a vacuum. You must develop a feel for the cultural context of the language. The cultural notes will become your window into a new and exciting culture. But beware. They are almost certain to magnify your desire to travel to Spanish speaking countries!

What about the companion website?

The companion website - caminodelexito.com - is an important part of the course. In addition to the entire written transcript of all 15 CDs, the website guides you through the course, and provides you with important supplemental material including reading practice, interactive online lessons, interactive learning games, and a comprehensive student checklist. Purchase the course and you immediately get unlimited access for a period of 12 months. As a bonus, you will also be permitted unlimited access to all of the premium services on studyspanish.com for 12 months.

Bonus #1: 12 months unlimited premium access to studyspanish.com ($79.90 value)

Do I have to be online to study?

Approximately 75% of your study time will be spent interacting with the audio CDs. These can be played on any compact disc player -- in your car, discman, home stereo, your computer etc. You can even copy them to your iPod. Approximately 25% of your study time will be spent with materials found on our websites. For the interactive games and lessons, you will need to be logged on to an Internet connection. After 12 months, you can maintain your proficiency using the CDs and the materials you have printed, or you can renew your premium access as many times as you like.

Bonus #2: 50% off all renewals. This benefit saves you $39.95 every year and it never expires.

How long does it take to complete the course?

This course extremely efficient with your time and the best way to use it is to limit yourself to about 30 minutes per session. If you are serious about gaining fluency, try to practice twice a day. Typically the audio course will take about 4 months to complete, while the complete grammar tutorial may take somewhat longer. Order now and you can be enjoying the benefits of premium membership right away. Most people receive the CDs within 4-6 days of placing their order.

Bonus #3: Free shipping and handling within the US. ($8.05 value)

Do you guarantee results?

We are confident that this course will enable you to learn to communicate effectively in Spanish. If you are unhappy with the materials you receive, we offer a 30-day money back guarantee. Start learning Spanish right now, and if you are unsatisfied for any reason, just return the CDs for a refund of your entire purchase price.

All that PLUS a T-shirt?

For a limited time only, we will wrap your CDs in one of our attractive t-shirts to protect them during shipping. Select your size during ordering.

Bonus #4: Learn Spanish T-shirt, perfect for protecting your CDs during shipping. ($14.95 value)

Actual Comments from Actual Customers

"Great course. Good value." -- D.M. Cranbrook, British Columbia

"I have learned much from this course. I travel to Mexico one or two times a year and am happy with how well I can get along in Spanish." -- R.D. Chico, CA

"Thank you for your course. I took 3 years of Spanish in College and got far more out of your course. I am 75 years old and do not want to be left behind." -- H.A. Dayton, OH

"Thank you for such a great product. It's put together very well!" -- S.R. South Pasadena, CA

"Your course, CDs and newsletters are all excellent and I enjoy using them." -- C.S. Berkhamsted, UK

"The quality of the CDs is excellent. I am very happy with the course." -- B.E. Wyoming, MI

"I am still learning and I throughly enjoy this program, especially, being able to go out to the website." -- A.L. Chesapeake, VA

"Bien hecho! A mi me gusta 'Camino Del Exito' muchisimo!" ¡Muchas gracias!" -- N.M. Cape Coral, FL

"A Brilliant Course! Well done!!" -- L.F. Banbury, Great Britain

"Your course is excellent. I am on CD 6 and my hispanic friends are very impressed with my progress." -- R.T. Salinas, CA

"I've always had difficulty learning a language from books so I've found your audio course very good." -- M.B. Cambridgeshire, Great Britain

"I have purchased your cd set and am very pleased with them." -- T.S. Ferndale, MI

"I received the audio Cd's and they are great! Between the audio Cd's and your wonderful website, I should be speaking like a latino in no time." -- R.Y. New Market, AL

"Compré recientemente su curso, y estoy gozando de él mucho!" -- B.E. Knoxville, TN

"Your course is excellent. It was hard work, but I completed it and feel very good about my progress." -- P.S. Orlando, FL

"The discs are all I hoped they would be. Am enjoying them very much." -- A.P. Pasadena, MD

"I purchased the CDs and want to let you know how pleased I am with them. You obviously know how to teach Spanish!" -- J.T. Daphne, AL

"After one week I could make myself understood ... thank you all for the opportunity to study alone and gain confidence." -- V.T. Auckland, New Zealand

"The CDs are absolutely brilliant, just what I needed." -- A.F. Lancashire, Great Britain

"Great course! How to say that in Spanish? (Curso fantastico? maybe ... ¡Gran curso!) -- C.B. Denver, CO

Value

A private Spanish tutor can easily cost over twenty five dollars per hour. The cost of our entire program is only $11 per disc and that includes unlimited use of caminodelexito.com for 12 months, unlimited access to all premium services on studyspanish.com for 12 months ($79.90 value), free shipping and handling within the US ($8.05 value), and 50% off all renewals (saves you $39.95 every year). Plus, for a limited time, we'll wrap your CDs in one of our attractive T-shirts ($14.95 value).

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Now Available: 5-CD Sets

You can now buy our course in three installments. Each set contains 5 CDs. We strongly advise that if you decide to go this route that you begin with CDs 1-5. Each disc builds on the material of the previous discs, and so skipping around is not recommended. With each 5-CD set you get 6 months premium access to both websites, you get the same renewal discounts, and you also get free shipping in the USA. Sorry, but no t-shirt included with this deal. - $69.95

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