Spanish for Dummies by Susana Wald and Pedro Vázquez Bermejo (2014, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101119945607
ISBN-139781119945604
eBay Product ID (ePID)9050085321
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Number of Pages274 Pages
Publication NameSpanish for Dummies
LanguageEnglish
SubjectSpanish
Publication Year2014
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
AuthorSusana Wald, Pedro Vázquez Bermejo
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight12.2 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.4 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started 7 Chapter 1: Realising that You Know a Little Spanish Already 9 Chapter 2: Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty: Basic Spanish Grammar 27 Part II: Spanish in Action 41 Chapter 3: ¡Hola! Hello! Greetings and Introductions 43 Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 57 Chapter 5: Dining Out 67 Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy 79 Chapter 7: Organising a Night on the Town 97 Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation 105 Chapter 9: Talking on the Telephone 117 Part III: Spanish on the Go 127 Chapter 10: Money, Money, Money129 Chapter 11: Asking Directions: ¿Dónde Está? (Where Is It?) 137 Chapter 12: Checking into a Hotel 151 Chapter 13: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis and More 165 Chapter 14: Planning a Trip 179 Chapter 15: Handling Emergencies 189 Part IV: The Part of Tens 205 Chapter 16: Ten (Plus Two) Favourite Spanish Expressions 207 Chapter 17: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish 213 Part V: Appendixes 219 Appendix A: Mini-Dictionary 221 Appendix B: Spanish Verbs 239 Index 249
SynopsisSay ¡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 helps 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 Spend your money - work your way around the shops with ease and master currency lingo Find your way - navigate your way around and learn how to ask for and understand directions Open the book and find: Handy greetings and introductions How to speak like a local Essential grammar rules Pronunciation tips Advice on navigating public transport systems How to call for help in an emergency