Espanol Hablado = Spoken Spanish

By Adrienne

Book Overview

This text, part of Adrienne's Gimmick series of language instruction and reference, offers an effective approach to speaking and understanding Spanish by teaching the language as it is actually spoken. Its vocabulary groups words which go logically together, including colloquial expressions that are the vital element in everyday speech, while its programmed exercises provide easy steps to mastering the language. Espanol Hablado is intended to be of use for beginners, for brushing up and for easy reference in the widest conceivable variety of situations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393311422
• ISBN13: 9780393311426
• Release Date: May 1977
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Real Spanish as it is really spoken

This book is not your typical phrase book - it will actually teach you Spanish that doesn't sound like it came out of a textbook. Just as beginners all need to learn to say phrases like, "the sky is blue" etc., intermediate and advanced learners also have priorities at those more advanced skill levels that are just as important. Are you be able create phrases like, "She stood me up" or "He swindled me" or "I don't want to put you out?" Would you be able to understand them if they were spoken to you? Many of the problems with learning idiomatic expressions can be remedied with this book. It is basically broken down into three sections - 1) verbs, including common idiomatic expressions; 2) more common expressions utilizing the verbs you have learned, plus synonyms and antonyms; and 3) very slangy expressions, or modismos. This book is for anyone, beginner to advanced, who really wants to learn Spanish as it is really spoken.