An approach to learning Spanish is presented in this guide that builds on the similarities of alphabet, structure, and vocabulary between Spanish and English. The first two introductory lessons deal with the similarities and differences of the alphabet and sentence structure, and the third covers important words to memorize, including interrogative verbs. The bulk of the textbook then contains 50 chapters on pronunciation and grammar review, numerals, idioms, diminutives, and such subject area topics as family, meals, travel to Buenos Aires and Europe, fruits, and animals. Exercises are interspersed throughout. Fifteen-page Spanish-English and English-Spanish vocabularies are appended, as well as an index to the grammar concepts included in the text. An answer key to the exercises is also provided. (LB)