Whether you want to take up Spanish from scratch or brush up on your existing skills, this practical, easy-to-follow guide is for you! Inside you'll find helpful lessons, cultural facts, handy references and much more, including a Spanish-English mini-dictionary and common verb lists. Learn how to use your skills in a variety of everyday contexts, and discover common expressions, important holidays and phrases that'll make you sound fluent. <i>Spanish For Dummies</i> is your one-way ticket to speaking mainland Spanish with confidence. <p><b>Spanish For Dummies includes:</b></p> <p><b>Part I: Getting Started<br /></b>Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little Spanish<br />Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Spanish Grammar</p> <p><b>Part II: Spanish in Action<br /></b>Chapter 3: Hola! Hello! Greetings and Introductions<br />Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk<br />Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to Market<br />Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy<br />Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town<br />Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation<br />Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone<br />Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House</p> <p><b>Part III: Spanish on the Go</b><br />Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money<br />Chapter 12: D nde Est ? (Where Is It?): Asking Directions<br />Chapter 13: Checking into a Hotel<br />Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More<br />Chapter 15: Planning a Trip<br />Chapter 16: Help! Handling Emergencies</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Part of Tens</b><br />Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Speak Spanish Quickly<br />Chapter 18: Ten Favourite Spanish Expressions<br />Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember<br />Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish</p> <p><b>Part V: Appendixes<br /></b>Appendix A: Spanish-English Mini Dictionary<br />Appendix B: Spanish Verbs<br />Appendix C: Spanish Facts</p>
