Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction: 500 + Essential Words and Phrases for Communicating with Spanish-Speakers (Perfect Phrases Series) - Softcover

Yates, Jean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071494758 ISBN 13: 9780071494755

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2008

Synopsis

Talk with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed!

Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction gives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to working on commercial and residential job sites, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to say immediately.

Space the wall studs sixteen inches apart.Clave los montantes a una distancia de dieciséis pulgadas.(KLAH-beh lohs mohn-TAHN-tess ah oo-nah dee-STAHN-s'yah deh d'yeh-see-SACE pool-GAH-thahs)

Put up the walls. Pare las paredes. (PAH-reh lahs-pah-REH-thess)

Use the bulldozer.Use la niveladora. (OO-seh lah nee-bell-ah-THOR-ah)

Learn the Spanish words and phrases for: exchanging pleasantries · interviewing potential employees · discussing pay rate and taxes · giving instructions · terminating an employee · establishing work hours · explaining safety and emergency procedures · praising good work

With Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction, you can overcome the language barrier and develop a more comfortable, productive environment at your worksite.

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Synopsis:

Break down the language barriers and enjoy better working relationships. "Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction" gives you the necessary phrases to communicate with your Spanish-speaking employees - no prior knowledge of Spanish needed! The book features more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to the construction field, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to right away. From interviewing potential employees to discussing wages and every subject in between, "Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction" will help you conquer the language barrier in the workplace, leading to increased productivity and a more collaborative environment.

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About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0071494758
• ISBN 13: 9780071494755
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208