Spanish for Dummies [With CD (Audio)] by Wald, Susana; Kraynak, Cecie

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Book Title
Spanish for Dummies [With CD (Audio)]
Weight
1 lbs
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ISBN
047087855X
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
047087855X
ISBN-13
9780470878552
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13038301107

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
432 Pages
Publication Name
Spanish for Dummies
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Reference, Spanish, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities
Type
Language Course
Author
Cecie Kraynak, Susana Wald
Subject Area
Foreign Language Study, Education
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
21.3 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-941216
Dewey Edition
23
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
468.2421
Table Of Content
Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started 7 Chapter 1: Spanish in a Nutshell 9 Chapter 2: Warming Up with Spanish Grammar Basics 21 Chapter 3: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 41 Chapter 4: Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight 65 Chapter 5: Speaking Spanish at Home 85 Part II: Spanish in Action 111 Chapter 6: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 113 Chapter 7: Asking for Directions 127 Chapter 8: Dining Out and Going to the Market 141 Chapter 9: Shopping Made Easy 163 Chapter 10: Going Out on the Town 185 Chapter 11: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications 199 Chapter 12: Recreation and the Great Outdoors 219 Part III: Spanish on the Go 237 Chapter 13: Planning a Trip 239 Chapter 14: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land 249 Chapter 15: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More 261 Chapter 16: Finding a Place to Stay 283 Chapter 17: Handling Emergencies 295 Part IV: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up Spanish Quickly 317 Chapter 19: Ten Things Never to Say in Spanish 321 Chapter 20: Ten or So Favorite Spanish Expressions 325 Chapter 21: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish 329 Part V: Appendixes 335 Appendix A: Mini-Dictionary 337 Appendix B: Verb Tables 365 Appendix C: On the CD 383 Appendix D: Answer Keys 385 Index 391
Synopsis
This hands-on resource shows you the ins and outs of the Spanish language and culture, acting as both a guidebook and a reference. This updated edition features hints to start speaking Spanish quickly, as well as common expressions and phrases that'll make you sound fluent., Learn Latin American Spanish quickly and painlessly The job market for those who are bilingual is expanding rapidly. Businesses and government agencies are hiring translators; retailers and advertisers are concentrating more energy in targeting the Spanish-speaking; and hospitals and agencies are seeking to overcome language barriers. Whether you're a student studying Spanish, a traveler gearing up for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country and need to learn the basics, or a upwardly mobile looking to get ahead of the pack in your career by learning a second language, Spanish For Dummies, 2nd edition is your hands-on guide to quickly and painlessly learn Latin American Spanish that includes: Expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations A refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary complete with even more essential vocabulary, exercises, and more A revamped and expanded bonus CD-ROM that includes real-life dialogue to aid in your learning Whether you're looking to learn Spanish for use in the home, class, at the office, or on the go, Spanish For Dummies, 2nd edition has you covered, Learn Latin American Spanish quickly and painlessly The job market for those who are bilingual is expanding rapidly. Businesses and government agencies are hiring translators; retailers and advertisers are concentrating more energy in targeting the Spanish-speaking ; and hospitals and agencies are seeking to overcome language barriers. Whether you're a student studying Spanish, a traveler gearing up for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country and need to learn the basics, or a upwardly mobile looking to get ahead of the pack in your career by learning a second language, Spanish For Dummies, 2nd edition is your hands-on guide to quickly and painlessly learn Latin American Spanish that includes: Expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations A refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary complete with even more essential vocabulary, exercises, and more A revamped and expanded bonus CD-ROM that includes real-life dialogue to aid in your learning Whether you're looking to learn Spanish for use in the home, class, at the office, or on the go, Spanish For Dummies, 2nd edition has you covered!, The fast and painless way to learn to speak Spanish Are you a student studying Spanish; a traveler gearing up for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country; or someone who simply wants to communicate with Spanish-speaking friends, neighbors, and colleagues? Spanish For Dummies is your hands-on guide for quickly and painlessly grasping the basics of speaking Spanish. You'll get a handle on grammar, essential vocabulary, verb conjugations, and pronunciations in no time! Spanish 101 learn to recite the alphabet; pronounce words and phrases; and meet, greet, and exchange pleasantries with other Spanish speakers It's as easy as uno, dos, tres discover how to ask key questions, chat about the weather, describe family members, order food, talk about where you live, and more Happy trails take your Spanish on the road and discover how to plan a trip, exchange your money for local currency, get around with various modes of transportation, and check into a hotel Take care of business grasp the essential Spanish language skills you need to talk on the phone and perform everyday tasks at the office Audio CD Includes More than 30 conversations that reinforce lessons from the book Open the book and find: Basic grammar and common expressions Sentence structure and verb conjugations Formal and informal greetings Information on numbers, time, and measurements Pointers for describing everyday activities in Spanish Tips for making small talk, asking for directions, and more Fun activities to help you practice your Spanish skills Spanish-English and English-Spanish dictionaries Learn to Speak Spanish quickly and effectively Master basic grammar, verb conjugations, vocabulary, and pronunciationsTake your skills to the next level with real-life conversations on the accompanying CD
LC Classification Number
PS4121

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