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.
The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide: A Dictionary of Over 3,000 Slang Expressions, Proverbs, Idioms, and Other Tricky English and Spanish Words and Phrases Translated and Explained
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Author: Hamer, Eleanor
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781602392502
Details:
Author: Hamer, Eleanor
Brand: SKYHORSE
Edition: Bilingual
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 496
Release Date: 01-08-2008
Package Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781602392502
