Spanish for dummies
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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 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 vocabularySay ¡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 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 directionsOpen 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 emergencyWhether 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. 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: Spanish Facts
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Paperback
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 26 maart 2010
Aantal pagina's: 392
Illustraties: Nee
Hoofdauteur: Pedro Vazquez Bermejo
Tweede Auteur: Susana Wald
Co Auteur: Pedro V Bermejo
Hoofduitgeverij: Wiley
Product breedte: 189 mm
Product hoogte: 21 mm
Product lengte: 235 mm
Studieboek: Ja
Verpakking breedte: 184 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 38 mm
Verpakking lengte: 235 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 1368 g
EAN: 9780470688151