Spanish Essentials For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 3. May 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-470-63751-7 (ISBN)
Description
Your no-fuss guide the the essentials of Spanish!
Learning a new language is a fun and challenging feat for students at every level. Perfect for those just starting out or returning to Spanish after time away, Spanish Essentials For Dummies focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical introductory Spanish course. From adjectives and adverbs to understanding tenses and asking questions, students will skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time with the help of Spanish Essentials For Dummies. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical Spanish concepts as they help students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back to the classroom who just want to be brush up on the core concepts. The Essentials For Dummies Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.
Learning a new language is a fun and challenging feat for students at every level. Perfect for those just starting out or returning to Spanish after time away, Spanish Essentials For Dummies focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical introductory Spanish course. From adjectives and adverbs to understanding tenses and asking questions, students will skip the suffering and score high marks at exam time with the help of Spanish Essentials For Dummies. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical Spanish concepts as they help students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back to the classroom who just want to be brush up on the core concepts. The Essentials For Dummies Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-63751-7 (9780470637517)
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Gail Stein | Cecie Kraynak
Spanish Essentials For Dummies
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09/2025
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Persons
Gail Stein, MA, was a foreign language instructor for more than 30 years and wrote Intermediate Spanish For Dummies.
Cecie Kraynak, MA, is a Spanish teacher and authored Spanish Verbs For Dummies.
Cecie Kraynak, MA, is a Spanish teacher and authored Spanish Verbs For Dummies.
Content
Introduction 1
Chapter 1: Brushing Up on the Basics 5
Chapter 2: Closing the Gender Gap 19
Chapter 3: It's Happening in the Present 43
Chapter 4: Spicing Up Your Descriptions with Adjectives, Adverbs, and Prepositions 67
Chapter 5: Making Inquiries 89
Chapter 6: Revealing the Past 103
Chapter 7: Looking to the Future 121
Chapter 8: Identifying Verb Moods 127
Chapter 9: Ten Important Verb Distinctions 151
Appendix: Verb Charts 157
Index 169
Chapter 1: Brushing Up on the Basics 5
Chapter 2: Closing the Gender Gap 19
Chapter 3: It's Happening in the Present 43
Chapter 4: Spicing Up Your Descriptions with Adjectives, Adverbs, and Prepositions 67
Chapter 5: Making Inquiries 89
Chapter 6: Revealing the Past 103
Chapter 7: Looking to the Future 121
Chapter 8: Identifying Verb Moods 127
Chapter 9: Ten Important Verb Distinctions 151
Appendix: Verb Charts 157
Index 169