The Street Wise Spanish Survival Guide

If you were dropped into the middle of Managua, Mexico City, or Miami, would you know how to speak not only the language, but also the lingo? In The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide, the reader who is already familiar with Spanish will discover the banter and metaphor (both polite and rude) that enrich the spoken language as it is really used, hints on avoiding embarrassing mistakes in grammar, and a list of dreaded false cognates. Full of advice on pronunciation and tips on customs and manners, and keyed with time-saving symbols, this is the best guide available to understanding and appreciating Spanish as it is spoken in Latin America and the United States.

If you were dropped into the middle of Managua, Mexico City, or Miami, would you know how to speak not only the language, but also the lingo? In The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide, the reader who is already familiar with Spanish will discover the banter and metaphor (both polite and rude) that enrich the spoken language as it is really used, hints on avoiding embarrassing mistakes in grammar, and a list of dreaded false cognates. Full of advice on pronunciation and tips on customs and manners, and keyed with time-saving symbols, this is the best guide available to understanding and appreciating Spanish as it is spoken in Latin America and the United States.

Easy lessons that help you speak Spanish like a native This revised edition of Streetwise Spanish features an overview of the “signature” words that differentiate speakers across the Spanish-speaking world. It also includes an audio CD featuring 30 dialogs from the book, spoken by native speakers from more than 15 countries and exercises that test your grasp of key slang expressions.

The new full-colour Rough Guide to Spain is the ultimate guide to one of Europe's most vibrant and exciting countries. Expert authors lift the lid on the famous cities, buildings, sights and natural attractions, from the dazzling Gaudí buildings in Barcelona to the dramatic mountains of the Pyrenees. Whether you're looking for a boutique hotel in Madrid, a hidden corner in Moorish Andalucia, a hip beach resort on the costas or the latest fashionable restaurant to emerge from the Basque country, you'll find it in the Rough Guide. Each region is brought to life with inspiring photography and clear, colourful maps, while honest, up-to-date reviews search out the best places to eat, sleep and drink in every price range. Budget travellers, city-break weekenders, hikers and drivers will all find something to inspire them in this definitive guide.

There’s a difference between learning a language and being able to speak it with the familiarity of a native speaker. This book fills that gap, clarifying tricky words and expressions and illuminating the finer points of Spanish wordplay and double meanings.

The Rough Guide to Spain is the definitive guide to this captivating country, with in-depth coverage of everything from its classic cities to hidden island beaches. With stunning photography to inspire you and clear maps to steer you, this guide will ensure you discover the best of Spain, whether it's ticking off Gaudí's stunning architectural masterpieces in Barcelona, hiking in the magnificent Picos de Europa, admiring Granada's splendid Alhambra, or taking part in one of the country's fabulously vibrant fiestas. Insider reviews reveal the best places to eat, sleep and party with something for every budget, whether you want to stay in a majestic parador, sip sherry in Jerez, bar-hop in Madrid or nab a table at one of Catalunya's hottest restaurants. Make the most of your holiday with the Rough Guide to Spain.

Whether you are getting ready to travel or just looking to learn the essence of a language quickly, the Crash Course series by BookCapsTM Study Guides can help. There are over 500 essential survival words (with pronunciation included), and several hundred phrases. Words and phrases are grouped into subjects like Job words and phrases, restaurant words and phrases, and traveling words and phrases--so you can simply learn one subject or all. This book isn't for the person hoping to master the language quickly; it's for the person just starting out or wants to learn enough to survive.

With an idyllic landscape of volcanoes, rain forest, and Caribbean coasts, and a skyline ever-colorful with butterfly migrations and over 350 species of birdlife, it isn't surprising Panama has always been a popular escape for Americans. Plan the perfect getaway with this guide, which features a multitude of opportunities for watersports and hiking.