Spanish for Dummies - Cecie Kraynak

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Résumé :

Learn to speak Latin American Spanish with confidence-the easy way

Spanish For Dummies gets you started with the Spanish language, even if you've never learned a language before. The trusted Dummies language learning method is quick and practical, so you'll know what to say and do when traveling to a Spanish-speaking country or interacting with Spanish speakers in your community. You'll learn the basics of Spanish grammar and pronunciation, and then you'll explore common phrases you'll need in everyday situations. Get ready to study, work, or travel abroad-or integrate Spanish into your everyday life. This essential resource helps you make small talk, understand common expressions, navigate business settings, ask for directions, go to the doctor, and beyond.

• Learn how Latin American Spanish works-grammar, pronunciation, and important constructions
• Build your vocabulary and learn common expressions you'll hear while abroad
• Brush up your conversation skills with authentic dialogues, plus follow along with online audio
• Get practice reading, writing, and speaking Spanish, so you're ready to communicate effectively

With Spanish For Dummies, students, travelers, and business professionals can gain the confidence to converse in Spanish....

Biographie:

Cecie Kraynak, MA, has more than 30 years' experience teaching Spanish. She studied abroad at the University of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico, and the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, Spain. She has authored and contributed to several Spanish titles in the For Dummies series and spends as much time as possible traveling to Spanish-speaking countries....

Sommaire:

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started 7

Chapter 1: Spanish in a Nutshell 9

Chapter 2: Warming Up with Spanish Grammar Basics 21

Chapter 3: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 39

Chapter 4: Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight 59

Chapter 5: Speaking Spanish at Home 77

Part 2: Spanish in Action 101

Chapter 6: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 103

Chapter 7: Asking for Directions 115

Chapter 8: Dining Out and Going to the Market 127

Chapter 9: Shopping Made Easy 147

Chapter 10: Going Out on the Town 165

Chapter 11: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications 177

Chapter 12: Recreation and the Great Outdoors 195

Part 3: Spanish on the Go 211

Chapter 13: Planning a Trip 213

Chapter 14: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land 223

Chapter 15: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More 233

Chapter 16: Finding a Place to Stay 253

Chapter 17: Handling Emergencies 265

Part 4: The Part of Tens 283

Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up Spanish Quickly 285

Chapter 19: Ten Things Never to Say in Spanish 289

Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Common Spanish Expressions 293

Chapter 21: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish 297

Part 5: Appendixes 303

Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries 305

Appendix B: Verb Tables 335

Appendix C: Answer Keys 351

Index 357