Spanish For Dummies
The fast and painless way to learn to speak SpanishAre you a student studying Spanish; a traveler gearing up for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country; or someone who simply wants to communicate with Spanish-speaking friends, neighbors, and colleagues? Spanish For Dummies is your hands-on guide for quickly and painlessly grasping the basics of speaking Spanish. You'll get a handle on grammar, essential vocabulary, verb conjugations, and pronunciations in no time!Spanish 101 — learn to recite the alphabet; pronounce words and phrases; and meet, greet, and exchange pleasantries with other Spanish speakersIt's as easy as uno, dos, tres — discover how to ask key questions, chat about the weather, describe family members, order food, talk about where you live, and moreHappy trails — take your Spanish on the road and discover how to plan a trip, exchange your money for local currency, get around with various modes of transportation, and check into a hotelTake care of business — grasp the essential Spanish language skills you need to talk on the phone and perform everyday tasks at the officeAudio CD IncludesMore than 30 conversations that reinforce lessons from the bookOpen the book and find:Basic grammar and common expressionsSentence structure and verb conjugationsFormal and informal greetingsInformation on numbers, time, and measurementsPointers for describing everyday activities in SpanishTips for making small talk, asking for directions, and moreFun activities to help you practice your Spanish skillsSpanish-English and English-Spanish dictionariesLearn toSpeak Spanish quickly and effectivelyMaster basic grammar, verb conjugations, vocabulary, and pronunciationsTake your skills to the next level with real-life conversations on the accompanying CD