Synopses & Reviews
(back cover)
SPANISH
for
GRINGOS
LEVEL ONE
Third Edition
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 you're regularly in contact with Hispanics and need to communicate with them in their language, this self-teaching book will get you started painlessly and effortlessly. You'll learn how to speak and understand words and phrases that apply to social situations, work situations, business transactions, medical situations, emergencies, and more. You'll also get advice on correct Spanish pronunciation so that you can be understood and understand what others are saying to you.
Synopsis
Now in its third edition, and featuring additional commonly used words and phrases, this popular and informal self-instruction book offers a quick and easy way to pick up informal, practical Spanish without having to memorize tedious rules. It's 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.
Synopsis
Today it's more important than ever for English-speakers to have some working knowledge of Spanish. In this book, author William Harvey shows that you learn Spanish most easily when you understand the "message"--not when you memorize grammar rules. This informal self-teaching course is for you if you lack the time or patience for traditional language training. You'll learn key Spanish phrases and get tips that will help you comprehend the spoken language. You'll also learn to pronounce words and phrases so that a Latin-American can understand you.
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.