The best books to learn Spanish
Are you looking for the best books to learn Spanish?
The truth is that it depends on your likes, needs, goals, and also your current level.
What I think are the best books to learn Spanish may not be exactly the same for you, because it is a bit subjective.
Still, I can recommend some book that I believe are very useful and practical!
Some of the best books to learn Spanish
Here is my list of some of the best books to learn Spanish. I chose them because of the way they explain grammar, vocabulary, and culture. They are also books that I keep on my own bookshelf and that I use when I need to check something.
Except for the book I wrote myself, I’m not connected with Amazon, publishers or authors. I also do not get any comission if you decide to buy them. My rule is simple: I only recommend resources that I really believe in and that I know can help my students and readers.
So without more delay, here are some of the best books to learn Spanish!
The Ultimate Guide to Spanish Verb Conjugation
Wouldn’t it be great to have a book completely focused on Spanish verb conjugations?
Conjugations are one of the trickiest parts of learning the language. When I noticed there was no book dedicated only to this, I decided to write it myself.
It includes all the tenses, patterns, tricks, and even mnemonic tips that make conjugations easier to remember. The revised edition also covers the pronouns vos and vosotros!
Gramática Básica del Estudiante de Español (Nueva Edición)
If you want to improve your Spanish grammar, this book is a very good option.
The explanations are clear and simple, without complicated terminology. Since the new edition now includes B2 level, it actually covers all the grammar you will ever need.
This makes it excellent for self-study and also a great complement to private lessons, especially if your classes are more focused on conversation.
You can buy it on Amazon or directly from the publisher, Difusión.
Maratón ELE - Español Lengua Extranjera
If you want a book to learn Argentine Spanish (specifically Rioplatense), this is the best choice.
The chapters are organized by communicative functions, so you learn grammar and vocabulary in context and practice how to use them in real situations.
If you have ever thought about moving to Argentina for a few months to study Spanish in a local school, there is a good chance that his is the book your teacher will use.
You can buy it on Amazon or directly from the publisher, Eudeba.
Persico's Lexical Companion to Argentine Spanish
It includes 2400 terms, idioms, and colloquial expressions that you won’t find anywhere else.
As the cover says, is is the most exhaustive bilingual dictionary of regionalisms ever compiled for a single dialect of Spanish.
I use it often when my students ask me about an Argentinism that is hard to explain in words. Sometimes a direct translation, even if it is only approximate, helps a lot.
You can buy it on Amazon, and there is also a Kindle version available.