Bøger af Gail Stein

Presents a guide to everyday words and phrases of the French language, focusing on travel, food, shopping, and more.

Converse in Spanish like a native speaker in only 24 hours So you're leaving for Spain or Latin America in a few days and you don't speak a word of the language? What will you do if you get lost in Seville and have to ask for directions? Or you're in the mood for paella and want to make a restaurant reservation? Or you fall ill in Buenos Aires and need to see a doctor? Believe it or not, it isn't too late! With Countdown to Spanish, in just 24 hours you'll learn to speak like a native in all sorts of everyday situations. This unique and efficient countdown self-instruction is organized into 24 units, each designed to take no more than one hour to study. Beginning with an introduction to basic pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, the units advance quickly to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business travelers. By the time you count down to 00:00 hours, you'll know how to: Sound like a native, from syllable stress to vowels sounds Recognize and properly use nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs Ask and answer all types of important questions Get help anywhere, from the auto shop to the post office to the dry cleaner's Cope with travel needs at the airport, train station, or hotel Conduct business effectively Neither a daunting textbook nor a flimsy phrase book, this unique language system combines grammar and vocabulary instruction into manageable, highly effective 60-minute lessons. Once you've completed the lessons, you'll be ready try out your newly honed skills on the beaches of Cancún. You'll be amazed at what a difference a day makes!

¿Habla español? Improve your Spanish with DummiesSpanish Workbook For Dummies is full of clear explanations and hundreds of practice activities for beginning Spanish learners. You'll learn how to express yourself, ask questions, talk about the past, and construct simple sentences--en español. As you work through the book, complete practice exercises, get lots of writing opportunities, and have tons of fun. Then check your work, with answers and explanations at the end of every chapter. Plus, you'll have access to handy verb charts, a thematic vocabulary list, and mini-dictionaries, right inside this very book.* Learn the fundamentals of Spanish with integrated grammar that advances as you go* Work through practice exercises and activities as you read through each chapter* Improve and activate your Spanish with explanations of each workbook answer* Avoid common mistakes made by Spanish learners and get ready to travel, chat with friends, or interact with colleaguesThis friendly Dummies workbook is perfect for beginners of all ages. If you're looking to get started with Spanish, step right in--we've got the practice, practice, practice you need to succeed.

Learning a new language is a fun and challenging feat for students at every level. Perfect for those just starting out or returning to Spanish after time away, Spanish Essentials For Dummies focuses on core concepts taught (and tested on!) in a typical introductory Spanish course.

Find approximately 2,500 words and expressions in both English and Spanish plus pronunciation guidance in this pocket-sized book. Includes useful bilingual phrases for shopping and dining, advice on tipping, local customs, travel information, and more. Also includes free bonus online content with audio.

Providing an introduction to basic pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, this book explains conversational skills in French for both vacation and business travelers.