Spanish For Dummies - Softcover

Vázquez Bermejo, Pedro; Wald, Susana

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1119945607 ISBN 13: 9781119945604

Publisher: For Dummies, 2011

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author

Pedro Vázquez 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.

From the Back Cover

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

From the Inside Flap

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

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1119945607
• ISBN 13: 9781119945604
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272