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ReviewsQuote:This book is deserving of about 10 stars! As a Spanish major who has also spent several summers in Mexico, I have read pretty much every Spanish text I have come across. In all that reading, I have never found another Spanish book that even comes close to this one (in accuracy, helpfulness, readability, and other key areas).Keenan does an excellent job of picking out the specific Spanish words and phrases that cause English speakers the most problems. I have several friends who are also studying Spanish. It seems like 9 times out of 10 when they ask me a question, it is an issue that was covered in “Breaking out..”Quote:I don’t know how anyone who is involved in self-teaching the Spanish language can advance without this book. It answers virtually every question one can imagine that was not answerrd in beginning Spanish. The author is especially good in his clarification of the subtle uses of many of the common verbs and nouns.Quote:Entertaining and fun, this very worthwhile book discusses the subleties and nuances of certain Spanish phrases and words, clarifying their meaning and use. Invaluble for a beginner or an intermediate Spanish student and, I believe, helpful to the sophisticated or advanced student as well. It helps that Mr. Keenen is a very good writer; thoughtful, lucid, and funny. I’d love to hang out with this guy or have him for my Spanish teacher. Product Details    Paperback: 229 pages    Publisher: University of Texas Press; 1 edition (1994)    Language: English    ISBN-10: 029274322X    ISBN-13: 978-0292743229    Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches Amazon : www.amazon.com/Breaking-Beginners-Spanish-Joseph-Keenan/dp/029274322X/