3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won't Teach You in School Contributor(s): Hamer, Eleanor (Author), de Urdanivia, Fernando Díez (Author) |
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ISBN: 1510725369 ISBN-13: 9781510725362 Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing OUR PRICE: $13.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Communication Studies - Foreign Language Study | Spanish - Education | Bilingual Education |
Dewey: 468.342 |
Physical Information: 1.4" H x 6" W x 9.1" (1.25 lbs) 496 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican |
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Publisher Description: The result of thirty years' experience and hard work, by two lifelong teachers, here is a unique guide written to help people who have a fairly good knowledge of Spanish but can't seem to progress beyond their classroom skis. No matter how much Spanish you study, it's nearly impossible to fully convince the native-speakers that you've got it. Even those estudiantes perfectos who have seemingly mastered speaking a foreign language in a classroom run into problems in real-life situations. 3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won't Teach You in School goes beyond classroom Spanish by thoroughly explaining expressions, idioms, and quirks used daily by native speakers. This must-have manual also includes information on pronunciation, manners, abbreviations, and culture, making it much more than a phrase book Learn within these pages everything you need to know to speak colloquial Spanish, including:
So next time you plan a trip or just want to impress your friends, pick up 3,000 Spanish Words and Phrases They Won't Teach You in School and drop the stuffy high school phrase book |
Contributor Bio(s): de Urdanivia, Fernando Diez: - Fernando Díez de Urdanivia is a Mexican-born writer, journalist, and teacher of both English and Spanish. He lives in Cuernavaca, Mexico.Hamer, Eleanor: - Eleanor Hamer is a writer and a teacher. She is currently the official translator for Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Mexico City. She lives in Cuernavaca, Mexico. |