<p><b>Ever wondered what Christmas is like in Venezuela? What about the famous Holy Week in Spain? Or a typical <i>asado </i>evening in Argentina?</b></p><p>Cultural knowledge is an essential part of any language learning. It is the backbone of a language’s personality and the main ingredient to a language’s unique flavor. It is no different in the case of the oh-so-diverse Spanish. What means <b>baby </b>in one part of the Hispanic world might mean <b>bus </b>in another (we’re looking at you, <b><i>guagua</i></b>), and what is considered socially acceptable in one might be a cultural offense in another.</p><p>Written by <b>native speakers from different parts of the Hispanic world</b>, this book offers:</p><p>✓ over 20<b> short stories</b> to give readers a glimpse of the Hispanic culture</p><p>✓ an extensive list of <b>colloquial Spanish terms and expressions</b></p><p>✓<b> cultural explanation or clarification</b> where needed</p><p>✓ a series of simple <b>questions</b> after each story to test readers’ comprehension (output is just as important as input!)</p><p><i>and more!</i></p><p><b>Add this book to your collection of Spanish learning tools and join us in discovering the colorful culture of the Hispanic world! ¡Leamos en español!</b></p>