Barron's "E-Z" books are self-help manuals focused to improve students' grades in a wide variety of academic and practical subjects. For most subjects, the level of difficulty ranges between high school and college - 101 standards. Although primarily designed as self-teaching manuals, these books are also preferred by many teachers as classroom supplements - and for some courses, as main textbooks. "E-Z" books review their subjects in detail, and feature both short quizzes and longer tests with answers to help students gauge their learning progress. Subject heads and key phrases are set in a second colour as an easy reference aid. This heavily revised and updated beginner's introduction to speaking, understanding, and writing in Spanish emphasises oral proficiency. All stories and exercises have been modernised in this title.