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Learn Latin American Spanish the easy way Looking for a fun and easy way to get started learning Spanish? In
Spanish For Dummies, you'll find quick and practical lessons that help you read, write, and speak basic Latin American Spanish. It's perfect for anyone who plans to travel to a Spanish-speaking country or wants to interact with Spanish speakers in their community. This book shows you how to use common phrases in everyday situations. You'll be able to make small talk, understand common expressions, navigate business meetings, and ask for directions.
Inside... - Write, read, and speak Spanish
- Practice authentic dialogue
- Access online Spanish audio
- Build your Spanish vocabulary
- Grasp Spanish grammar
- Develop your pronunciation
- Get practical Spanish tips
- Navigate Spanish interactions
List of contents
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
About the author
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.
