“Other books have so many bells and whistles.
This is the one that gets the job done!”
— Joan Coomer, Glasgow, Kentucky

At Breaking the Barrier:

• We believe in the importance of grammar.
• We know that our focus on grammar sets us apart; our grounding prepares a student to enjoy fully the wonders of the Spanish and French language that surround us on-line, on the street, and on the printed page.
• We think an approach that is personal, user-friendly, and just plain fun is the best way to teach language.
• We are convinced that students thrive on our crystal-clear organization, step-by-step presentation, and lack of frills.
• We update our texts every single year to keep our materials fresh and cultural information accurate.
• We are proud to have helped a generation of students earn top grades on the APs, college placement examinations, and other standardized tests.

Join us and the thousands of schools, colleges, adult learners, and homeschoolers around the country who have been using our Breaking the Barrier series since 1996 to become enthusiastic, accomplished, and confident speakers of Spanish and French.

"Within the first week of college, I asked my mother to send me my BTB book from high school. My college textbook lacked the clarity, originality, and straightforward, intuitive approach that BTB embraces. Having studied numerous languages through different books, I have yet to find a more learner-friendly book than BTB!"

- Middlebury College freshman