A collection of hard-core curses, colorful colloquialisms, and streetwise slang never taught in Spanish class includes sample conversations, painless quizzes, tips on body gestures, and discussions of Spanish history, culture, and cuisine—complete with delightful cartoons.
By:
Frances de Talavera Berger
Illustrated by:
Michael Heath
Imprint: Plume
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 137mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 96g
ISBN: 9780452264243
ISBN 10: 0452264243
Pages: 82
Publication Date: 06 January 1999
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
MierdaPreface Helpful Hints I. The Basics Both Proper and Profane Likely Subjects to Be Roundly Cursed Everyday Necessities Super Snippets Pronouncing, Pros and ConsII. The Many Ways of Dirty Self-Expression First, That Mierda Word Other Vulgarisms III. The Body Functional and Graphic More Politely... IV. Sex, Everybody? ¡Cómo No! From Carnal Knowledge to Mother Love V. Filthy Flights of Fancy Or, How to Get Even with Your Car, Spanish Style How to Completely Fuck Up Your Pet VI. No, I Am Not a Turista! Or, Where the Holy Hell Am I? From the Night Before to the Morning After VII. The Graces Or, How to Turn Good Clean Fun into Devilish Dirt Just Hanging Out and Shooting the Mierda! VIII. Sorry, It's Really Big Test Time!