Mark, I don’t know how much time you have before departing but if possible, sign-up for local adult education spanish classes in your town or classes at your local community college. Radio Lingua Network’s Coffee Break Spanish has very entertaining Spanish content. You can download all their audio lessons for free on iTunes but consider a membership. I also recommend Pimsleur. I puchased all four levels through Audible.com. Level One would be good for a beginner. News in Slow Spanish can also be downloaded on iTunes for free. I purchased a membership which is well worth the access to the transcripts and exercises. However, this program is directed more to people with a fairly good Spanish background. I have studied Spanish for the past five years including five college classes. one month in Montevideo, Uruguay and one month in Cuenca, Ecuador. News In Slow Spanish is right on target for me. It wouldn’t hurt to try their free downloads. I hope this helps.
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