Spanish For Dummies, 3ed

Description

Spanish For Dummies, 3rd Edition helps you understand the basics of the Spanish language in a digestible manner. Not only does this useful guide start off with the basics of the Spanish language, it also provides practical tips for applying your understanding in real-world situations and conversations, including when traveling to a Spanish-speaking country. Understand the foundations of Latin American Spanish with ease with Spanish For Dummies, 3rd Edition!

About the Author

Cecie Kraynak, MA (Crawfordsville, IN) has taught and tutored Spanish for more than 25 years. She studied at the University of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico and the Universidad Complutense in Madrid, Spain, earning her bachelor's degree in secondary education in 1980 and her master's degree in Spanish literature from Purdue University in 1983. Cecie has authored and co-authored several books, including Spanish Verbs For Dummies and Spanish All-In-One For Dummies. She is currently teaching in the South Montgomery School District in New Market, Indiana and loves to travel to see new places and learn about different cultures.

Table of Contents

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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