Synopses & Reviews
(back cover)
SPANISH
for
GRINGOS
LEVEL ONE
Third Edition
WITH 3 AUDIO CDs
Featuring many more commonly used words and phrases than ever, this new third edition of Spanish for Gringos, Level One is a quick, easy way for you to pick up practical conversational Spanish without having to take a formal language course or memorize tedious grammar rules. If youre regularly in contact with Hispanics and need to communicate with them in their language, this self-teaching book and audio CD program will get you started painlessly and effortlessly. Youll learn how to speak and understand words and phrases that apply to social situations, work situations, business transactions, medical situations, emergencies, and more. The three enclosed audio CDs reflect the books contents. They will help improve your listening comprehension and correct Spanish pronunciation.
Synopsis
Now in its third edition, and featuring additional commonly used words and phrases, this popular and informal self-instruction program is a quick and easy way to pick up informal, practical Spanish without having to memorize tedious rules. Its designed for English-speakers who are in regular contact with Hispanics and need to communicate with them for both work purposes and social situations. Most-often-used Spanish words and phrases are emphasized and repeated in different contexts. The author also advises on Spanish pronunciation and improving listening comprehension. The three enclosed audio CDs reflect the books contents and demonstrate correct Spanish pronunciation.
Synopsis
Here's how to pick up some practical informal Spanish, without having to learn rules of grammar. This book and two-cassette package is for those who are in regular contact with Hispanics and need to communicate with them in their language--but haven't the time to take a regular language course.
About the Author
William C. Harvey has taught Spanish and ESL on the West Coast, in public schools, community colleges, and in private industry, where he has organized language workshops and seminars. He is the author of several Spanish language learning books, all of which take an informal approach to language teaching.