Spanish in Plain English

Informationen zum Autor McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Klappentext The English and Spanish languages have more in común (common) than you think! Many of the words you know in English are similar and often the same in Spanish, such as arte and delicioso . And siesta , rodeo , and macho have been part of our lexicon for so long you forget they were ever "foreign." Spanish in Plain English is the easiest and fastest way to build your Spanish vocabulary by using your prior knowledge as the foundation for language learning. The vocabulary is divided into two parts: Lista de términos y frases familiares --familiar terms and phrases such as adios , siesta , and fiesta Lista de términos identicos y similares --cognates and near-cognates such as clásico (classic), famoso (famous), and norte (north) Each Spanish word is accompanied by a phonetic pronunciation so you can use your new vocabulary immediately. By studying these words, you will realize just how many Spanish words you already know and how easy it is to pick up those terms that are close in meaning to their English counterparts. You will have a 5,000-word Spanish vocabulary in no time at all! Zusammenfassung Discover the Spanish speaker within! Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword How to use this Book Spanish Pronunciation The Basics of Spanish Grammar Lista di Lista di Terminos y FransesFamiliares List Identico y Semejante (List of Identical and Similar Words) List Falso (List of False Cognated) List Util (List of Useful Italian Words and Phrases)

Product details

• Authors: Lowry, Raymond Lowry, Lowry Raymond
• Publisher: Mcgraw Hill Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.04.2009
• EAN: 9780071464888
• ISBN: 978-0-07-146488-8
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 15 mm
• Series: NTC Foreign Language
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Spanish, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Spanish, Language teaching & learning material & coursework, Language teaching and learning material and coursework