Download or read book Spanish Lingo for the Savvy Gringo written by M. F. Jones-Reid and published by Sunbelt Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the Spanish that is spoken in Mexico, and most frequently in the United States, this book teaches the language and provides insights into Mexican culture and its customs.
Download or read book Spanish Lingo for the Savvy Gringo written by Elizabeth Reid and published by . This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spanish Lingo for the Savvy Gringo written by Elizabeth Reid and published by . This book was released on 1991-06 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a do-it-yourself guide to learning Spanish & getting along in Latin America. It has self-taught vocabulary with the pronunciation after each new word. There are chapters dealing with such practical situations as driving, talking to the cleaning lady, getting your house repaired, & much more. It includes insight into Latin American culture & Hispanic customs & courtesy. There are appendices on Mexican music, Latin American holidays, the Charreada (Mexican rodeo), & tips on shopping. The beginner will pick up the basics of Spanish, yet there are new words for the more advanced student. This is also an excellent review. Written with enough humor to keep your interest, this is not a boring text book. It will de-mystify your contacts with Spanish-speaking people, make trips to Latin America more fun, fine-tune your use of the language & increase your vocabulary. As each chapter is centered around the Spanish having to do with a specific topic, you can focus your learning to exactly what you need. Whether a beginner or advanced, this book will improve your Spanish while it entertains you.
Download or read book Border Spanish written by Elizabeth Reid and published by In One Ear Publications. This book was released on 1989 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a fun book to help you learn Spanish, almost effortlessly. It has an easy-to-read format with enough humor to make you want to read more. The chapters are organized around different, useful subjects including getting your house fixed, talking to the cleaning lady, driving, & more. Each new word is followed by the pronunciation. Vocabulary is from a variety of levels, so a beginner can learn the basics, but an advanced student will still find new words & phrases. Throughout the 196-page book are insights into the Mexican culture. It also has appendices which further explain Mexican customs & give tips on bargaining, the U. S. consulate, Mexican holidays & music. This handy book won't remain on your bookshelf. The author, Elizabeth Reid, M.A. is a graduate of San Diego Community College. In addition, she has taught English in Mexico for the past six years. At only $10.95, BORDER SPANISH is a bargain. As the cover states, it is a do-it-yourself guide to learning the language & getting along in Mexico.
Download or read book Friendly Foreign Language Series written by Reid and published by . This book was released on 1992-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bueno Books presents eight titles on learning & enjoying Spanish. Each title is available separately, as well. SPANISH LINGO FOR THE SAVVY GRINGO, Reid, $12.95. A do-it-yourself guide to learning the language. Gives insight into customs; pronunciation for each new word. 0-9627080-2-X; MEXICAN SLANG: A GUIDE, Robinson. $6.95. Reveals the hip talk & lewd eloquence of the Spanish spoken in modern Mexico. Contains adult language. 0-9627080-7-0; BILINGUAL COOKING: LA COCINA BILINGUE, Reid, $12.95. Cook your way to fluency! Recipes are in Spanish & English on facing pages. 0-9627080-3-8; BILINGUAL RECIPES: RECETAS BILINGUES, Reid, $4.95. More great recipes in both English & Spanish. Practice in the kitchen promotes communication. 0-9627080-4-6; EL COLOR DE LA MEMORIA, Bruzonic, $5.95. A novel to enjoy the Spanish you've acquired by an award-winning Bolivian author. PENSAMIENTOS, $1.79. Quotations in Spanish from great philosophers & thinkers. Thought-provoking! 1-881791-02-5; LA VERDAD SOBRE LA FALLA SAN ANDRES, Osorio, $3.95. Facts about earthquakes in Spanish. Detailed maps & photographs. 0-96270809-7; CALENDAR OF THE AMERICAS, Reid, $2.95. Notes holidays throughout the western hemisphere. Indispensable for teachers, travellers & party animals! 0-9627080-8-9; Price of entire collection discounted 20 percent.
Download or read book Speakeasy s Survival Spanish for Employers written by Myelita Melton and published by SpeakEasy Spanish. This book was released on 2006 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Speakeasy s Survival Spanish for Healthcare written by Myelita Melton and published by SpeakEasy Spanish. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manual for health care professionals with little or no previous experience in the Spanish language. Includes study tips, pronunciation guides, and words and phrases most likely to be used in a health care setting.
Download or read book Survival Spanish for Legal Professionals written by Myelita Melton and published by SpeakEasy Spanish. This book was released on 2007 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Survival Spanish for Social Services written by Myelita Melton and published by SpeakEasy Spanish. This book was released on 2006-05 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Survival Spanish for Social Services is designed for adults working in any area of the social services profession. No experience in the Spanish language is needed for success. This book contains hundreds of vocabulary words and phrases used by social workers every day along with easy-to-use pronunciation guides. Our streamlined pronunciation guides get help you begin speaking Spanish almost immediately and with confidence. The SpeakEasy Spanish (TM) method was developed by one of the nation's leading experts in adult language acquisition, Myelita Melton. Her method of building links between English and Spanish takes the foreign quality out of the language learning process. At SpeakEasy Spanish communication is more important than conjugation and what you learn is aimed directly at what you do. You'll be surprised at the progress you make when you learn the SpeakEasy Spanish (TM) way.
Download or read book Survival Spanish for Customer Service written by Myelita Melton and published by SpeakEasy Spanish. This book was released on 2006 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is for professionals involved in all areas of retail sales with no previous experience in the Spanish language. It's also a great tool if you want to brush up on the Spanish you learned in high school or college. Learning Spanish you can use on the job will empower you to provide better service to the nation's increasing number of loyal Hispanic customers. It will also help you instill trust and build valuable, long-lasting relationships."--Back cover
Download or read book Survival Spanish for First Responders written by Myelita Melton and published by SpeakEasy Spanish. This book was released on 2006 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Borrowings in Informal American English written by Małgorzata Kowalczyk and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-08-31 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do 'bimbo,' 'glitch,' 'savvy,' and 'shtick' all have in common? They are all expressions used in informal American English that have been taken from other languages. This pioneering book provides a comprehensive description of borrowings in informal American English, based on a large database of citations from thousands of contemporary sources, including the press, film, and TV. It presents the United States as a linguistic 'melting pot,' with words from a diverse range of languages now frequently appearing in the lexicon. It examines these borrowings from various perspectives, including discussions of terms, donors, types, changes, functions, and themes. It also features an alphabetical glossary of 1,200 representative expressions, defined and illustrated by 5,500 usage examples, providing an insightful and practical resource for readers. Combining scholarship with readability, this book is a fascinating storehouse of information for students and researchers in linguistics as well as anyone interested in lexical variation in contemporary English.
Download or read book Tequila Lemon and Salt written by Daniel Reveles and published by Sunbelt Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The border town of Tecate comes to life and the lives of its inhabitants unfold, full of surprises and a few broken dreams, in this new collection of stories from Daniel Reveles, the acclaimed author of Enchiladas, Rice, and Beans.
Download or read book San Diego County Place Names A to Z written by Leland Fetzer and published by Sunbelt Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1,500 place names in San Diego County. Each listing gives general location and specific citation of place name origin.
Download or read book Spanish for Gringos written by William C. Harvey and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Red Hot Book of Spanish Slang written by Mary McVey Gill and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2006-10-18 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't sound like una momia--add a little sizzle to your Spanish! If someone called you tragaldabas would you be insulted or flattered? If you shouted ¡Mota! in the street, would you expected to get a cab or get arrested? Thanks to The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang and Idioms, you'll always know your tejemaneje (scheme) from your merequetengue (mess) no matter where you find yourself in the Spanish-speaking world. Five thousand words and phrases--plus helpful hints as to what's cordial and what's vulgar--keep you in sync with Spanish slang. Spanish to English niños popis (upper-class kids) Spoiled brats Contigo ni a China me voy. (I'm not even going to China with you) You're impossible La cruda (rawness) Hangover English to Spanish Ugly as sin ser un espantapájaro (to be a scarecrow) To be lucky tener leche (to have milk) Why are you staring at me? ¿Tengo monos en la cara? (Do I have monkeys on my face?)
Download or read book Forthcoming Books written by Rose Arny and published by . This book was released on 2000-06 with total page 1384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
