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Basic Spanish Learn the Spanish you need. Gain the language skills you want. "Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Spanish" is a trusted companion to your Spanish-learning experience. In each bite-sized lesson, author Dorothy Richmond explains one--and only one--grammar concept and illustrates it with many clear examples. The accompanying fun and interesting exercises let you practice, practice, practice what you have learned. Although these lessons are purposely short so you can complete them in twenty minutes or less, you can go at a pace that works for you. This guide/workbook will help you master present tense verb conjugation the "ser" and "estar" verb forms adjectives possessive pronouns sentence structures the contractions "al" and "del" indefinite articles "tener" idioms and more Whether you are learning on your own or taking a beginning Spanish class, "Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Spanish" will help you build your confidence."
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Business Spanish Dictionary Provides a specialist business vocabulary for translators, business people, secretaries, and students. Includes entries with example sentences and quotations, providing comprehensive coverage of all aspects of general business, such as invoicing, insurance, and computing.
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Collins Spanish Dictionary First published in 1971, the Collins Spanish Dictionary pioneered a new approach to bilingual dictionary publishing which continues to inspire millions of language users today. With wide-ranging coverage of contemporary Spanish and English, a wealth of examples and idioms, and a clear colour layout, this remains the ideal dictionary for advanced learners and professionals using Spanish.
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Countdown to Spanish Master Spanish in just one day When time is of the essence, trust Countdown to Spanish to help readers master the language quickly and effectively. Organized into 24 units--each of which is designed to take no more than one hour to study--this self-instruction book presents material in a "countdown" fashion, from Hour 24 all the way down to 0, allowing learners to gauge their progress along the way. Beginning with a basic introduction of grammar and vocabulary fundamentals, the units move quickly to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business travelers. Upon completion of the guide--the equivalent of just one day--readers eager to apply their newly honed language skills will be able to communicate in a variety of everyday, real-world situations.
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Practical Spoken Spanish During its long life in print Practical Spoken Spanish has sold more than 50,000 copies, and the demand for it has increased as word of its usefulness has spread. The method employed in this book--the natural method of learning a spoken language--is used by successful language teachers everywhere, in many tongues besides Spanish. Countless admirers have testified to the value of Practical Spoken Spanish in their studies at home, on radio and television, and in the classroom. The author, the late F. M. Kercheville, was a pioneer in the field of Spanish language education and an early advocate of basic principles in language learning that are now widely accepted. His efforts were important in widening the circle of friendship that results from more and more Americans being able to speak and understand the language of their Spanish-speaking neighbors.
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Schaum's Outline of Spanish Grammar A review of the essentials of Spanish grammar for use by students in the general study of the language on the secondary or university level.
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Schaum's Outline of Spanish Vocabulary Features vocabulary that permits effective communication about everyday topics. This book provides, in extensive footnotes, the common ways of saying things. It also tells readers the appropriate word to choose in different Spanish-speaking countries It emphasizes fine distinctions between synonyms, too.
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Spanish Law Dictionary Provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of British, American and Spanish law. Covers subjects including criminal, civil, commercial and international law. Comments are also included in both languages to clarify entries that relate to specific legal terms, institutions and organizations of a country where either English or Spanish is spoken and which have no equivalent in the other language.