Spanish For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 15. December 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-7645-5194-9 (ISBN)
Description
Is speaking Spanish nothing more than a bad high school memory for you? Are the phrases "Yo quiero Taco Bell" and "Hasta la vista, baby" the extent of what you can say in Spanish?
Whether you need a quick primer for an upcoming business trip or want to build on a basic understanding of the language, Spanish For Dummies can help. But the book is more than just a language text full of cool phrases and useful vocabulary -- it's also a cultural guide for those moments when you really need to know how and why things are done.
Part of what makes this book so valuable is its whole-language approach to Spanish. Instead of burdening you with endless vocabulary lists and tricky grammar rules, Spanish For Dummies gives you the tools to take your Spanish on the road. Focus on everyday situations and hone your small-talk skills that help you with basic communication in Spanish. What's more, the authors have scattered throughout the book tidbits that contextualize the language so you understand the people, places, and things that are unique to Spanish-speaking cultures. An audio CD enables you to hear Spanish as it's really spoken by presenting dialogues between native Spanish speakers.
Whether you need a quick primer for an upcoming business trip or want to build on a basic understanding of the language, Spanish For Dummies can help. But the book is more than just a language text full of cool phrases and useful vocabulary -- it's also a cultural guide for those moments when you really need to know how and why things are done.
Part of what makes this book so valuable is its whole-language approach to Spanish. Instead of burdening you with endless vocabulary lists and tricky grammar rules, Spanish For Dummies gives you the tools to take your Spanish on the road. Focus on everyday situations and hone your small-talk skills that help you with basic communication in Spanish. What's more, the authors have scattered throughout the book tidbits that contextualize the language so you understand the people, places, and things that are unique to Spanish-speaking cultures. An audio CD enables you to hear Spanish as it's really spoken by presenting dialogues between native Spanish speakers.
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Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
map
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 18.9 cm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
652 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-5194-9 (9780764551949)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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Susana Wald | Cecie Kraynak
Spanish For Dummies
Book
01/2011
2nd Edition
Wiley
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Content
Introduction.
What's Special about Spanish.
About This Book.
Why We Wrote This Book.
Conventions Used in This Book.
Foolish Assumptions.
How This Book Is Organized.
Part I: Getting Started.
Part II: Spanish in Action.
Part III: Spanish on the Go.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Part V: Appendixes.
Icons Used in This Book.
Where to Go from Here.
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: ¡Buenos Días! 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 Est? (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 Favorite Spanish Expressions.
Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember.
Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish.
Part V: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Dictionaries.
Appendix B: Verbs.
Appendix C: On the CD.
Appendix D: Spanish Facts.
Index.
Book Registration Information.
What's Special about Spanish.
About This Book.
Why We Wrote This Book.
Conventions Used in This Book.
Foolish Assumptions.
How This Book Is Organized.
Part I: Getting Started.
Part II: Spanish in Action.
Part III: Spanish on the Go.
Part IV: The Part of Tens.
Part V: Appendixes.
Icons Used in This Book.
Where to Go from Here.
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: ¡Buenos Días! 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 Est? (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 Favorite Spanish Expressions.
Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember.
Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish.
Part V: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Dictionaries.
Appendix B: Verbs.
Appendix C: On the CD.
Appendix D: Spanish Facts.
Index.
Book Registration Information.