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Informationen zum Autor Jenny Petrow is an experienced developer of Spanish curriculum and the author of Spanish Demystified (McGraw-Hill, 2007). Saskia Gorospe Rombouts is an experienced teacher, editor, writer, and developer of Spanish and ESL curriculum. She is a native of Spain. Klappentext Chat like a native Spanish speaker Want to hold conversations in Spanish but can't get past ¿Cómo se llama? ¡No problema! With Spanish Conversation Demystified you'll develop your skills so quickly you'll sound like you were born in Barcelona or grew up in Guadalajara. Beginning with common Spanish phrases you already know, this book covers key topics such as going out on the town, talking on the phone, asking for directions, and making plans. Step by step, you'll build your Spanish conversation skills and--in no time--you will learn how to talk about the past and future, express opinions, ask for advice, make small talk, and much more. To help you on your way, the accompanying audio CDs feature two-and-a-half hours of conversations performed by native speakers and interactive practice exercises and quizzes. This fast and easy guide features: In-depth dialogs presented both in the book and on the audio Audio practice exercises that get you speaking right awayStep-by-step guidance through the fundamentals of communicating in the languageCoverage of essential communication skills such as asking a question or making comparisonsQuizzes at the end of each chapter that reinforce new communication skills So when you are ready to graduate from asking simple questions to having full discourses with Spanish speakers, Spanish Conversation Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this popular language. Zusammenfassung Spanish Demystified provides readers with a solid foundation for building conversation skills in that language. Inhaltsverzeichnis Ch 1: Getting Started (basics, cognates, pronunciation) Ch 2: Meeting People (introducing people, small talk) Ch 3: Who is Who (describing people/nationalities) Ch 4: Getting Around Town (location of people and things) Ch 5: Daily Life (time, schedules, and calendar) Ch 6: Talking About People (occupations, gossip) Ch 7: Getting in Touch with People and Talking on the Phone (requesting information, commands) Ch 8: Planning Your Trip (giving advice, making plans) Ch 9: Arriving in a new Country (comparisons, asking for help) Ch 10: Out on the Town (expressing opinions, asking for permission) Ch 11: Trying Out Your Spanish (time epxressionexpressions present) Ch 12: Coming Home (talking about the past, idioms)...
