Spanish For Dummies, Enhanced Edition

Learn Latin American Spanish quickly and painlesslyThe job market for those who are bilingual is expanding rapidly. Businesses and government agencies are hiring translators; retailers and advertisers are concentrating more energy in targeting the Spanish-speaking ; and hospitals and agencies are seeking to overcome language barriers.Whether you're a student studying Spanish, a traveler gearing up for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country and need to learn the basics, or a upwardly mobile looking to get ahead of the pack in your career by learning a second language, Spanish For Dummies, 2nd edition is your hands-on guide to quickly and painlessly learn Latin American Spanish that includes:* Expanded coverage of grammar, verb conjugations, and pronunciations* A refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary complete with even more essential vocabulary, exercises, and more* A revamped and expanded bonus CD-ROM that includes real-life dialogue to aid in your learningWhether you're looking to learn Spanish for use in the home, class, at the office, or on the go, Spanish For Dummies, 2nd edition has you covered!

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started 7Chapter 1: Spanish in a Nutshell 9Chapter 2: Warming Up with Spanish Grammar Basics 21Chapter 3: Getting Started with Basic Expressions 41Chapter 4: Getting Your Numbers, Times, and Measurements Straight 65Chapter 5: Speaking Spanish at Home 85Part II: Spanish in Action 111Chapter 6: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk 113Chapter 7: Asking for Directions 127Chapter 8: Dining Out and Going to the Market 141Chapter 9: Shopping Made Easy 163Chapter 10: Going Out on the Town 185Chapter 11: Taking Care of Business and Telecommunications 199Chapter 12: Recreation and the Great Outdoors 219Part III: Spanish on the Go 237Chapter 13: Planning a Trip 239Chapter 14: Dealing with Money in a Foreign Land 249Chapter 15: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More 261Chapter 16: Finding a Place to Stay 283Chapter 17: Handling Emergencies 295Part IV: The Part of Tens 315Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up Spanish Quickly 317Chapter 19: Ten Things Never to Say in Spanish 321Chapter 20: Ten or So Favorite Spanish Expressions 325Chapter 21: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish 329Part V: Appendixes 335Appendix A: Mini-Dictionary 337Appendix B: Verb Tables 365Appendix C: On the CD 383Appendix D: Answer Keys 385Index 391