Spanish Audio Books in America
1 February 2008
Spanish audio books are available through most major book retailers; the titles vary, some New York Times best sellers and some are cultural favorites. The areas of interest can entertain book lovers of all ages. The main difference between Spanish audio books and their English versions is the language the speaker is using; some of the speech may be a little different as American slang or common terms don’t always transfer word for word in Spanish.
Best Sellers
Spanish audio books have been made for many popular titles including The Da Vinci Code, The Little Prince, and The Wizard of OZ. Additionally there are many other titles to keep Spanish speakers and listeners well entertained, even when they are unable to sit an read a book, they would still be able to hear it, during such activities as driving or jogging. Spanish audio books are handy for these activities and others because the compact disks can be listened to in a car, home stereo, or personal CD player.
Instructional and Inspirational
There are several varieties of both instructional and inspirational Spanish audio books available; there are Spanish language lessons, and heart warming titles that include an audio bible. Titles like the New Version International Audio Bible, The Purpose Driven Life, and Israel trilogy are inspirational books which can help the listener relate and understand God. Also Beginner and Emersion Spanish audio books can help a person new to the language master it while enjoying other activities at the same time, because the Spanish audio books are so portable and convenient.
Limited Availability
The specific number of Spanish audio book titles is very limited in countries which Spanish is not the national language, however the internet can open up a new world of audio books to a person who enjoys reading and listening to great literary works in Spanish. The limited availability can be due to the fact that the Spanish population has grown only in the last 20 years to great enough numbers that there was a retail market for this product.
It would be wise for Spanish audio books to become more available in a wider area of titles and genres; everyone should be able to enjoy reading or listening to another read regardless of native language. Spanish language is rapidly becoming a more common language in the United States and many people of all nationalities are learning to speak Spanish; there can be many reasons to learn to speak Spanish, it can help one for work, socially, or as a matter of personal interest. Spanish audio books can be a convenient way for all varieties of Spanish speakers or listeners to enjoy books.
