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Spanish For Dummies, Enhanced Edition


Spanish For Dummies, Enhanced Edition


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von: Pedro Vázquez Bermejo, Susana Wald

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Verlag: Wiley
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 23.03.2011
ISBN/EAN: 9781119976066
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 400

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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. <i>Spanish For Dummies</i> is your one-way ticket to speaking mainland Spanish with confidence. <p><b>Spanish For Dummies includes:</b></p> <p><b>Part I: Getting Started<br /></b>Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little Spanish<br />Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Spanish Grammar</p> <p><b>Part II: Spanish in Action<br /></b>Chapter 3: Hola! Hello! Greetings and Introductions<br />Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk<br />Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to Market<br />Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy<br />Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town<br />Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation<br />Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone<br />Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House</p> <p><b>Part III: Spanish on the Go</b><br />Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money<br />Chapter 12: Dónde Está? (Where Is It?): Asking Directions<br />Chapter 13: Checking into a Hotel<br />Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More<br />Chapter 15: Planning a Trip<br />Chapter 16: Help! Handling Emergencies</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Part of Tens</b><br />Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Speak Spanish Quickly<br />Chapter 18: Ten Favourite Spanish Expressions<br />Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember<br />Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish</p> <p><b>Part V: Appendixes<br /></b>Appendix A: Spanish-English Mini Dictionary<br />Appendix B: Spanish Verbs<br />Appendix C: Spanish Facts</p>
<p><b>Introduction 1</b></p> <p><b>Part I: Getting Started 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Realising that You Know a Little Spanish Already 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty: Basic Spanish Grammar 25</p> <p><b>Part II: Spanish in Action 41</b></p> <p>Chapter 3: ¡Hola! Hello! Greetings and Introductions 43</p> <p>Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 63</p> <p>Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to Market 77</p> <p>Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy 101</p> <p>Chapter 7: Organising a Night on the Town 121</p> <p>Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation 141</p> <p>Chapter 9: Talking on the Telephone 163</p> <p>Chapter 10: Looking Around the Home and Office 175</p> <p><b>Part III: Spanish on the Go 199</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money 201</p> <p>Chapter 12: Asking Directions: ¿Dónde Está? (Where is it?) 213</p> <p>Chapter 13: Checking into a Hotel 229</p> <p>Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis and More 245</p> <p>Chapter 15: Planning a Trip 267</p> <p>Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies 283</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Part of Tens 305</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Speak Spanish Quickly 307</p> <p>Chapter 18: Ten (Plus Two) Favourite Spanish Expressions 311</p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember 315</p> <p>Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish 321</p> <p><b>Part V: Appendixes 325</b></p> <p>Appendix A: Mini-Dictionary 327</p> <p>Appendix B: Spanish Verbs 343</p> <p>Appendix C: Spanish Facts 355</p> <p>Index 359</p>
<p><b>Pedro Vázquez Bermejo</b> 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.</p> <p><b>Susana Wald</b> is a language instructor, translator and publisher.</p>
<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b> <ul> <li>Speak Spanish on the go in a variety of everyday situations</li> <li>Communicate confidently in spoken or written Spanish</li> <li>Get to grips with basic grammar and vocabulary</li> </ul> <p><b>Say ¡hola! to instant Spanish</b> <p>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 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. <ul> <li><b>Grasp the basics</b> – learn some simple Spanish, discover how words are pronounced and become familiar with key grammar rules</li> <li><b>Hit the town</b> – order food and drink when you're out and about and get to know the locals</li> <li><b>Make the call</b> – communicate with people over the phone, in both business and social contexts</li> <li><b>Spend your money</b> – work your way around the shops with ease and master currency lingo</li> <li><b>Find your way</b> – navigate your way around Spain's key attractions and learn how to ask for and understand directions</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>Handy greetings and introductions</li> <li>How to speak like a local</li> <li>Examples of typical Spanish conversations</li> <li>Essential grammar rules</li> <li>Pronunciation tips</li> <li>Etiquette for written Spanish</li> <li>Techniques for successful telephone conversations</li> <li>Advice on navigating public transport systems</li> <li>How to call for help in an emergency</li> </ul>

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