Speak basic Spanish-- in no time

Spanish is the second most-spoken language in the United States. Modern Language Association, www.mla.org, 11/5/04 So it is natural that many people want to learn how to speak basic conversational Spanish, but it seems like a much bigger task than you have time for. However, __Speak Basic Spanish In No Time__ can help you learn Spanish for every day interaction with non-English speaking Hispanics at work, the store, school and more. Chapters are organized by situations such as At The Work Place, Shopping, At the Restaurant and Travel, so you can quickly identify the phrases you need to learn. You can also download audio files from our website for pronunciation practice. You will no longer have to be uncomfortable around Spanish-speaking people with the help on __Speak Basic Spanish In No Time__. Speak Basic Spanish In No Time......Page 2 Copyright 2005 by Que Publishing......Page 3 Contents at a Glance......Page 4 Table of Contents......Page 6 About the Author......Page 13 We Want to Hear from You!......Page 14 Introduction......Page 16 Who Should Read This Book......Page 17 How to Use This Book......Page 18 What This Book Will Do for You......Page 21 Part I Quick Guide to the Basics......Page 22 CHAPTER 1 The Rules—Short and Sweet......Page 24 Pronouncing Vowels and Using Special Characters......Page 25 Letters and Letter Combinations that Create Unique Spanish Sounds......Page 29 Using Masculine and Feminine Nouns......Page 31 Using Masculine and Feminine Adjectives......Page 32 Tackling Two Spanish Grammar Complexities......Page 33 Summary......Page 38 CHAPTER 2 Letters, Numbers, Dates, and Dollars......Page 40 The Alphabet......Page 41 Numbers......Page 42 Dates......Page 46 Time......Page 47 Units of Measure......Page 49 Summary......Page 51 Part III Talking About Your Daily Life......Page 52 CHAPTER 3 Getting to Know One Another......Page 54 Breaking the Ice......Page 55 Talking About Who You Are......Page 59 Summary......Page 61 CHAPTER 4 Discussing Your Family and Friends......Page 62 Discussing Marital Status......Page 63 Talking About Your Spouse and Children......Page 67 Describing Other Relationships......Page 73 Terms of Endearment......Page 77 Summary......Page 80 CHAPTER 5 Talking About Your Town, Home, and Personal Belongings......Page 82 Talking about Your Town, City, or Neighborhood......Page 83 Describing Your Home......Page 84 Talking about Personal Possessions......Page 93 Hiring Maintenance and Repair Workers......Page 97 Renting Out an Apartment/House......Page 99 Summary......Page 100 CHAPTER 6 Discussing Work and Other Activities of Daily Life......Page 102 Talking About Work......Page 103 Discussing Previous Work Experiences......Page 109 Conversations About Sports......Page 110 Other Activities of Daily Life......Page 112 Summary......Page 113 CHAPTER 7 Shopping......Page 114 The Parking Lot......Page 115 General Shopping......Page 116 Shopping for Groceries......Page 120 Following Recipes......Page 128 Shopping at a Mercado......Page 130 Summary......Page 133 CHAPTER 8 Eating Out......Page 134 Finding a Restaurant......Page 135 Making Reservations......Page 136 Conducting the Business of Dining......Page 138 Placing an Order......Page 140 Learning to Pronounce the Names of Popular Dishes......Page 144 Understanding the Ingredients in Hispanic Dishes......Page 146 Paying for Your Meal......Page 147 Asking for Assistance......Page 148 Summary......Page 150 CHAPTER 9 Managing Your Health......Page 152 Social Conversation About Health......Page 153 Going to the Doctor or Hospital......Page 157 Discussions About Diet and Exercise......Page 165 Summary......Page 168 Part III Special Situations......Page 170 CHAPTER 10 Staying at a Hotel......Page 172 Making Reservations......Page 173 Checking In......Page 177 Asking About Transportation and Auto Services Near the Hotel......Page 180 Reporting Problems with the Room......Page 181 Using the Telephone......Page 182 Summary......Page 184 Simple Conversations About Nature and Natural Sciences......Page 186 Discussing Wildlife......Page 190 Talking About Computers......Page 193 Summary......Page 198 Discussing Auto Sales, Real Estate, and Investments......Page 200 Talking About Legal Matters......Page 206 Advertising in the Media......Page 209 Summary......Page 213 CHAPTER 13 The Political World......Page 214 United States Constitution......Page 215 Branches of Government......Page 216 The Government and its Citizens......Page 220 Summary......Page 223 CHAPTER 14 Must-Know Words, Phrases, and Sentences......Page 224 Words and Phrases for Emergencies......Page 225 Using Spanish Terms for Where, When, Who and Other Interrogatives......Page 226 Using Frequency Adverbs (You’ll Always Be Glad You Know These Terms)......Page 231 Part IV Appendix......Page 236 Books on Learning Spanish......Page 238 Learn Spanish Using Audio Systems......Page 239 Spanish Language Newspapers Online......Page 240 Magazines en Español......Page 241 Index......Page 242 Index of Spanish Terms......Page 254 Once upon a time, the only customers for Spanish books were students studying the language in school and people planning vacations to Mexico. The demand for a new kind of Spanish book has increased as the makeup of the U.S. population has shifted to include more Spanish-speaking people. Many people now want to learn basic Spanish for everyday interaction with non-English speaking Hispanics at work, the store, school, the bank and more. This book accomplishes just that, offering readers an easy and convenient way to learn conversational Spanish for use in everyday situations. Larry Rios from SayItInSpanish.com teaches readers thousands of basic conversational Spanish phrases quickly and easily, organizing the book by situations, and offering downloadable audio files that allow for pronunciation practice. This book does not require extensive reading or the repetition of the impractical language examples found in competing titles, tasks that waste the time of busy readers Spanish is the second most-spoken language in the United States. Modern Language Association, www.mla.org, 11/5/04 So it is natural that many people want to learn how to speak basic conversational Spanish, but it seems like a much bigger task than you have time for. However, Speak Basic Spanish In No Time can help you learn Spanish for every day interaction with non-English speaking Hispanics at work, the store, school and more. Chapters are organized by situations such as At The Work Place, Shopping, At the Restaurant and Travel, so you can quickly identify the phrases you need to learn. You can also download audio files from our website for pronunciation practice. You will no longer have to be uncomfortable around Spanish-speaking people with the help on Speak Basic Spanish In No Time. Downloadable audio files for this book are available by clicking clicking the "download" tab here: http://www.informit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0789732238

spanish Is The Second Most-spoken Language In The United States. Modern Language Association, Www.mla.org, 11/5/04 So It Is Natural That Many People Want To Learn How To Speak Basic Conversational Spanish, But It Seems Like A Much Bigger Task Than You Have Time For. However, speak Basic Spanish In No Time Can Help You Learn Spanish For Every Day Interaction With Non-english Speaking Hispanics At Work, The Store, School And More. Chapters Are Organized By Situations Such As At The Work Place, Shopping, At The Restaurant And Travel, So You Can Quickly Identify The Phrases You Need To Learn. You Can Also Download Audio Files From Our Website For Pronunciation Practice. You Will No Longer Have To Be Uncomfortable Around Spanish-speaking People With The Help On speak Basic Spanish In No Time.

Spanish is the second most-spoken language in the United States. Modern Language Association, (http://www.mla.org) www.mla.org , 11/5/04 So it is natural that many people want to learn how to speak basic conversational Spanish, but it seems like a much bigger task than you have time for. However, Speak Basic Spanish In No Time can help you learn Spanish for every day interaction with non-English speaking Hispanics at work, the store, school and more. Chapters are organized by situations such as At The Work Place, Shopping, At the Restaurant and Travel, so you can quickly identify the phrases you need to learn. You can also download audio files from our website for pronunciation practice. You will no longer have to be uncomfortable around Spanish-speaking people with the help on Speak Basic Spanish In No Time . A guide for people who want to learn conversational Spanish provides advice on pronunciation, the basics of grammar, and learning techniques, as well as dialogues, sentences, and vocabulary, along with information on Hispanic culture.