Spanish Vocabulary

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Go beyond ¿Cómo se dice? and add thousands of words to your Spanish vocabulary

To communicate comfortably in Spanish, you need access to a variety of words that go beyond the basics, as well as a solid foundation in grammar. In Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary you get the tools you need to expand your lexicon and sharpen your speaking and writing skills. And how do you this? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!

Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for a burgeoning vocabulary, you will perfect your new words with plenty of exercises and gain theconfidence you need to communicate well in Spanish.

This new edition of Practice Makes Perfect: Spanish Vocabulary offers you:

More than 240 exercises
Concise grammatical explanations
The latest vocabulary in such areas as technology, communications, and the media
An answer key to gauge your comprehension

WITH HELP FROM THIS BOOK, YOU CAN EASILY SPEAK OR WRITE IN SPANISH ABOUT:
Different occupations and jobs Spanish holidays and traditions Food and drink Politics and current events Your social life Your family and friends Business andmoney Your favorite entertainment venues Your family's background . . . and much more

Chapter 1: Definite Articles - La familia
Chapter 2: Indefinite Articles - Unos Animales
Chapter 3: Yo tengo, yo quiero - La Casa
Chapter 4: Esta
Chapter 5: Hay
Chapter 6: Regular -ar verbs - Places of Employment, Professions
Chapter 7: Regular -er verbs - Food and Drink
Chapter 8: Qualitative adjectives - Colors, Describing people
Chapter 9: Regular -ir verbs - school, classes
Chapter 10: Asking questions - clothing
Chapter 11: Irregular verbs - sports, games, etc.