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Many language books are boring—this one is not. Written by a native English speaker who learned Spanish the hard way—by trying to talk to Spanish-speaking people—it offers English speakers with a basic knowledge of Spanish hundreds of tips for using the language more fluently and colloquially, with fewer obvious “gringo” errors.
Writing with humor, common sense, and a minimum of jargon, Joseph Keenan covers everything from pronunciation, verb usage, and common grammatical mistakes to the subtleties of addressing other people, “trickster” words that look alike in both languages, inadvertent obscenities, and intentional swearing. He guides readers through the set phrases and idiomatic expressions that pepper the native speaker’s conversation and provides a valuable introduction to the most widely used Spanish slang.
With this book, both students in school and adult learners who never want to see another classroom can rapidly improve their speaking ability. Breaking Out of Beginner’s Spanish will be an essential aid in passing the supreme language test-communicating fluently with native speakers.
Publisher : University of Texas Press; 1st edition (November 30, 1994)
Language : English
Paperback : 232 pages
ISBN-10 : 029274322X
ISBN-13 : 978-0292743229
Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
Dimensions : 6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
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Customers find the book interesting and fun to read. It helps them understand Spanish language expressions and daily phrases. They find it useful and a practical guide for improving intermediate-level Spanish. The humor and self-ironic insights make turning pages enjoyable. The book summarizes regional customs and vocabularies well, taking into account Hispanic culture.
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