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Learning Spanish

¿hablas español? With millions of U.S. residents claiming Spanish as their native language and Latin America emerging as a top tourist destination, it may be time to learn. Whether you're hoping to establish better communication with your Spanish-speaking coworkers or planning a family trip to Nicaragua, here are some books that will help you break down the language barrier.


 

Rough Guide to Mexican Spanish

The Rough Guide to Mexican Spanish Dictionary Phrasebook 3
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When visiting another country it's important to remember that language isn't the only obstacle you may face. The Rough Guide to Mexican Spanish provides insight to the Mexican culture, so while mastering words and phrases you can also learn which boundaries are safe to cross, and which aren't.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish, 4th Edition
Gail Stein
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As thorough as a textbook—but not as strict, The Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish is the perfect tool for beginners who want to learn it all—idioms, phrases and even relationship advice in Spanish. Helpful visuals and tables make this user-friendly guide a must for those who wish to master the language without stress or frustration.

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Glossary
Idioms Aren't for Idiots — A Guide to Spanish Slang

Hasta luego — See you later
No importa — It doesn't matter
A veces — From time to time
Por aqui — This way
Por alla — That way
Sin duda — Without a doubt
Al contrario — On the contrary
Esta bien — All right
Tener sed — To be thirsty
Hace calor — It's hot

 

 

The Oxford Business Spanish Dictionary

Plague Ship
Clive Cussler
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Lover Enshrined
J.R. Ward
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The Pillars of the Earth
Ken Follett
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Phantom Prey
John Sandford
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Blood Noir
Laurell K. Hamilton
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$25.95
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World Without End
Ken Follett
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$35.00
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The Front
Patricia Cornwell
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$22.95
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Three Cups of Tea
Greg Mortenson
Alexandre Dumas
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$15.00
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A New Earth
Eckhart Tolle
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The Hollow
Nora Roberts
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Whether you're in advertising or accounting, hospitality or health care-it helps to know Spanish. The Spanish-speaking population in America is growing and growing; those in the business world must keep up in order to stay on top. The Oxford Business Spanish Dictionary is the perfect reference for conducting business in Spanish. It offers over 50,000 words and phrases and is up-to-date with emerging fields including the Internet and e-commerce.

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Glossary of Terms
Work-life balance — Equilibrio entre la vida professional y privada
Proactive — Proactivo
Self-starter — Arrancador automatico
Value added — Valor agregado
Drive — Accionamiento
Incentive — Incentivo
Bleeding-edge — Punta
Offline — Fuera de linea
Brand loyalty — A una marca
Meet/miss a deadline — Cumplir/ no cumplir con un plazo

 

 

Rough Guide to Latin American Spanish

The Rough Guide to Latin American Spanish Dictionary Phrasebook 1
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Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago—if you're headed to any of these spicy cities brush up on Latin American living with the Rough Guide to Latin American Spanish. This Rough Guide caters to the language and culture specific to areas of Central and South America. Prepare for an unforgettable trip by familiarizing yourself with their unique version of the Spanish language.

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travel in Latin America
Thinking about a vacation in Latin America? We take a look at some premier destinations featured in the famous Rough Guide series.




indispensable guide
Whether you want to ask for directions, check the local bus times or reserve a hotel room, the clear A-Z translations in The Rough Guide to Latin American Spanish Dictionary will help you in all manner of situations.