Say !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
By:
Pedro Vazquez Bermejo,
Susana Wald
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 214mm,
Width: 138mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 343g
ISBN: 9781119945604
ISBN 10: 1119945607
Pages: 274
Publication Date: 25 November 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 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: ?Donde Esta? (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
Pedro Vazquez Bermejo is a Spanish teacher living in London. He tutors privately as well as being the BBC's in-house Spanish teacher. He is a proofreader, editor and adviser on Sega multilingual role games at Soho Voice Over Studios. Susana Wald is a language instructor, translator and publisher.
