Spanish For Dummies
- Book Review,
by Susana Wald
Book 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.
Book Info
Provides a guide from the experts at Berlitz to help you start speaking Spanish, quickly and easily. Packed with cultural facts, practical lessons, and handy references including a mini Spanish-English dictionary and common verb lists. Softcover. CD-ROM included.
From the Publisher
This unintimidating guide from the experts at Berlitz helps you start speaking Spanish quickly and easily! Whether you're a student, a traveler, or just want to pick up basic Spanish, you'll find its packed with practical lessons, cultural facts, fun, and handy references including a Spanish-English mini-dictionary, common verb lists, and more! Discover how to: *Have everyday conversations in Spanish *Make sense of Spanish grammar *Improve your pronunciation *Get a handle on verb conjugations *Use idioms and popular expressions *Get around in a Spanish-speaking country
About the Author
Susana Wald (Oaxaca, Mexico), is the founder of Oasis Publications, a small press that has published over 45 titles in Spanish, English, and French. She has been a simultaneous translator between Spanish and English since 1970,as well as a proofreader of texts in Spanish, French, English, and Hungarian.
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