Survival Spanish with Herb

By Dr. Herbert Midgley

You do not have to become fluent before Spanish becomes useful. You just need the right words to begin.

Survival Spanish with Herb presents a practical twenty-day program designed for English-speaking beginners. By learning only five carefully selected words each day, readers build a working vocabulary of 100 essential Spanish words that can be used in travel, work, school, family, and everyday community situations.

Each lesson includes the Spanish word, its English meaning, an easy-to-follow pronunciation guide, and useful sentences that show how the word works in real communication. The book also contains 50 survival phrases for situations involving food, transportation, shopping, directions, hotels, medical needs, and emergencies, along with 50 familiar Spanish words that many English speakers may already recognize.

Drawing on his experiences as a longtime educator, musician, and international traveler, Dr. Herbert Midgley explains how a small vocabulary, combined with gestures, context, patience, and a willingness to try, can help people communicate even when they are not fluent. His personal travel stories from France, Italy, England, Amsterdam, Nice, and the United States-Mexico border show why learning another language can also deepen our understanding of people and culture.

Readers can also use the companion learning app for pronunciation practice, flashcards, quizzes, daily review, and progress tracking.

This book does not promise instant fluency. It offers something more realistic: a manageable starting point, practical language, and the confidence to begin speaking Spanish five words at a time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HC39QW4Z
• ISBN13: 9798188230937
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"