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Spanish For Dummies

Autor PVB Vázquez Bermejo
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 26 mar 2010

Whether you want to take up Spanish from scratch or brush up on your existing skills, this practical, easy–to–follow guide is for you! Inside you′ll find helpful lessons, cultural facts, handy references and much more, including a Spanish–English mini–dictionary and common verb lists. Learn how to use your skills in a variety of everyday contexts, and discover common expressions, important holidays and phrases that′ll make you sound fluent. Complete with an audio CD that allows you to hear actual Spanish conversations by native Spanish speakers, Spanish For Dummies is your one–way ticket to speaking mainland Spanish with confidence.Spanish For Dummies includes:
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little Spanish
Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Spanish Grammar
Part II: Spanish in Action
Chapter 3: Hola! Hello! Greetings and Introductions
Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk
Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to Market
Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy
Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town
Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation
Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone
Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House
Part III: Spanish on the Go
Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money
Chapter 12: Dónde Está? (Where Is It?): Asking Directions
Chapter 13: Checking into a Hotel
Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More
Chapter 15: Planning a Trip
Chapter 16: Help! Handling Emergencies
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Speak Spanish Quickly
Chapter 18: Ten Favourite Spanish Expressions
Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember
Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish
Part V: Appendixes
Appendix A: Spanish–English Mini Dictionary
Appendix B: Spanish Verbs
Appendix C: On the CD
Appendix D: Spanish Facts

Note: CD files are available to download after purchasing the e–Book version

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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780470688151
ISBN-10: 0470688157
Pagini: 400
Ilustrații: Illustrations
Dimensiuni: 188 x 235 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.76 kg
Editura: Wiley
Locul publicării:Chichester, United Kingdom

Public țintă

Primary market

  • Individuals who have no or little exposure to Spanish

Secondary market

  • Individuals learning Spanish looking for a complementary guidebook
  • Individuals who use Spanish in their work–life and need a refresher

Descriere

Whether you want to take up Spanish from scratch or brush up on your existing skills, this practical, easy–to–follow guide is for you! Inside you′ll find helpful lessons, cultural facts, handy references and much more, including a Spanish–English mini–dictionary and common verb lists. Learn how to use your skills in a variety of everyday contexts, and discover common expressions, important holidays and phrases that′ll make you sound fluent. Complete with an audio CD that allows you to hear actual Spanish conversations by native Spanish speakers, Spanish For Dummies is your one–way ticket to speaking mainland Spanish with confidence.Spanish For Dummies includes:
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little Spanish
Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Spanish Grammar
Part II: Spanish in Action
Chapter 3: Hola! Hello! Greetings and Introductions
Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk
Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to Market
Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy
Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town
Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation
Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone
Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House
Part III: Spanish on the Go
Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money
Chapter 12: Dónde Está? (Where Is It?): Asking Directions
Chapter 13: Checking into a Hotel
Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More
Chapter 15: Planning a Trip
Chapter 16: Help! Handling Emergencies
Part IV: The Part of Tens
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Speak Spanish Quickly
Chapter 18: Ten Favourite Spanish Expressions
Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember
Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish
Part V: Appendixes
Appendix A: Spanish–English Mini Dictionary
Appendix B: Spanish Verbs
Appendix C: On the CD
Appendix D: Spanish Facts

Note: CD files are available to download after purchasing the e–Book version


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Learn to:

  • Speak Spanish on the go in a variety of everyday situations
  • Communicate confidently in spoken or written Spanish
  • Get to grips with basic grammar and vocabulary

Perfect your pronunciation with the audio CD
Say ¡hola! to instant Spanish
Whether you′re travelling for a week′s getaway or setting up a new life in Spain, this book is the perfect tool to get you up and running. From help with the basics to techniques for honing your conversation skills, this easy–to–use book and audio CD will help you understand and be understood in European Spanish. Taking you step–by–step through the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, you′ll be speaking Spanish with confidence in no time.

  • Grasp the basics learn some simple Spanish, discover how words are pronounced and become familiar with key grammar rules
  • Hit the town order food and drink when you′re out and about and get to know the locals
  • Make the call communicate with people over the phone, in both business and social contexts
  • Spend your money work your way around the shops with ease and master currency lingo
  • Find your way navigate your way around Spain′s key attractions and learn how to ask for and understand directions

Open the book and find:

  • Handy greetings and introductions
  • How to speak like a local
  • Examples of typical Spanish conversations
  • Essential grammar rules
  • Pronunciation tips
  • Etiquette for written Spanish
  • Techniques for successful telephone conversations
  • Advice on navigating public transport systems
  • How to call for help in an emergency

Cuprins

Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started 7
Chapter 1: Realising that You Know a Little Spanish Already 9
Chapter 2: Getting Down to the Nitty–Gritty: Basic Spanish Grammar 25
Part II: Spanish in Action 41
Chapter 3: ¡Hola! Hello! Greetings and Introductions 43
Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 63
Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to Market 77
Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy 101
Chapter 7: Organising a Night on the Town 121
Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation 141
Chapter 9: Talking on the Telephone 163
Chapter 10: Looking Around the Home and Office 175
Part III: Spanish on the Go 199
Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money 201
Chapter 12: Asking Directions: ¿Dónde Está? (Where Is It?) 213
Chapter 13: Checking into a Hotel 229
Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis and More 245
Chapter 15: Planning a Trip 267
Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies 283
Part IV: The Part of Tens 305
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Speak Spanish Quickly 307
Chapter 18: Ten (Plus Two) Favourite Spanish Expressions 311
Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember 315
Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish 321
Part V: Appendixes 325
Appendix A: Mini Dictionary 327
Appendix B: Spanish Verbs 343
Appendix C: About the CD 353
Appendix D: Spanish Facts 355
Index 359


Notă biografică

Pedro Vázquez Bermejo is a Spanish teacher living in London. He tutors privately as well as being the BBC′s in–house Spanish teacher. He is a proofreader, editor and adviser on Sega Multilingual role games at Soho Voice Over studios.
Susana Wald is a language instructor, translator and publisher.