Spanish Workbook for Dummies - 2nd Edition by Gail Stein (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

¿Habla español? Improve your Spanish with Dummies

Spanish Workbook For Dummies is full of clear explanations and hundreds of practice activities for beginning Spanish learners. You'll learn how to express yourself, ask questions, talk about the past, and construct simple sentences--en español. As you work through the book, complete practice exercises, get lots of writing opportunities, and have tons of fun. Then check your work, with answers and explanations at the end of every chapter. Plus, you'll have access to handy verb charts, a thematic vocabulary list, and mini-dictionaries, right inside this very book.

• Learn the fundamentals of Spanish with integrated grammar that advances as you go
• Work through practice exercises and activities as you read through each chapter
• Improve and activate your Spanish with explanations of each workbook answer
• Avoid common mistakes made by Spanish learners and get ready to travel, chat with friends, or interact with colleagues

This friendly Dummies workbook is perfect for beginners of all ages. If you're looking to get started with Spanish, step right in--we've got the practice, practice, practice you need to succeed.

From the Back Cover

¡Más práctica, por favor!

Language learning is all about the practice. Spanish Workbook For Dummies is the perfect resource for getting a grip on basic Spanish, the hands-on way. You'll work through exercises to successfully learn Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and authentic expressions. Start from the very, very beginning, and work your way toward expressing yourself in the language of Latin America, Spain, and beyond. You'll also get access to verb charts, mini-dictionaries, and other handy resources, right in the book. Sí, tú puedes hacerlo--yes, you can do it.

Inside...

• Basic Spanish grammar
• Introductions and small talk
• Asking & answering questions
• Conjugating irregular verbs
• Pronouns and adverbs
• Past, imperfect, and future
• Writing and reading practice
• Common mistakes to avoid

About the Author

Gail Stein is a retired foreign language instructor who taught in New York City public junior and senior high schools for more than 30 years. She is the author of several Dummies books, including Spanish Essentials For Dummies and Intermediate Spanish For Dummies.