Using a fictionalized approach, this bilingual book allows beginning readers to follow along as one relatable family discovers the fun of flight. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers are presented with a variety of fun facts about this common experience. A helpful picture glossary aids in vocabulary development, and colorful illustrations capture the excitement of a first airplane ride.
English language learners discover what fun can be had at the beach, including playing in the sand and jumping in the waves. A variety of exciting activities are presented to readers in this fictionalized account of a relatable childhood experience. Beginning readers learn interesting facts about the beach and the animals that live there through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. A helpful picture glossary is included to aid in vocabulary development. Vibrant illustrations make this an educational and enjoyable reading experience for early learners.
Using a fictionalized approach, this bilingual book allows beginning readers to follow along as one relatable family discovers the fun of flight. Through accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, readers are presented with a variety of fun facts about this common experience. A helpful picture glossary aids in vocabulary development, and colorful illustrations capture the excitement of a first airplane ride.
Baseball is introduced to English language learners in way that is both educational and enjoyable. This fictionalized account allows readers to experience the thrills of an action-packed baseball game—from arriving at the baseball park to watching a batter hit a home run. Beginning readers discover fun facts about this common childhood experience with the help of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. A helpful picture glossary aids in building a strong vocabulary by reinforcing the meanings of new words introduced in this engaging book. Bright illustrations bring the excitement of a baseball game to readers with every turn of the page.
A fire station is the place where firefighters prepare to do their jobs, and beginning readers discover what this busy place is like through a fictionalized approach, presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. Early learners to follow along on one child’s visit to a fire station and discover fun facts about firefighters and the equipment they use to help keep people safe. Accessible bilingual text is accompanied by a helpful picture glossary and vibrant illustrations.
Presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish, this fictionalized approach to an aquarium visit allows beginning readers to discover for themselves fun facts about aquariums and the animals that live in them. They are introduced to a variety of amazing sea creatures—including colorful fish and playful dolphins. Featuring bright illustrations and a helpful picture glossary, designed to strengthen vocabulary skills, readers will be engaged throughout their reading.
English language learners discover a variety of popular farm animals, as well as the important foods that people get from farms. Using a fictionalized approach, the text allows readers to follow along as relatable children experience all of the excitement that farms have to offer. Readers will visit a pumpkin patch and go along for a hayride with colorful illustrations. Readers learn fun facts and improve their vocabulary skills with the help of a useful picture glossary and easy-to-follow text, presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish.
A value-packed guide to speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish Spanish All-in-One For Dummies is the first Dummies All-in-One title in the foreign language category–nearly 800 pages of expert instruction to help people master Spanish basics and beyond. This comprehensive volume features content from all For Dummies Spanish language instruction titles, including Spanish For Dummies, Intermediate Spanish For Dummies, Spanish Verbs For Dummies, and Spanish For Dummies Audio Set. The book's audio CD provides readers with an effective tool to help them start speaking Spanish from day one. Plus, the practical exercises give readers greater confidence in communicating in Spanish, whether traveling or in business.
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. Spanish For Dummies is your one-way ticket to speaking mainland Spanish with confidence. Spanish For Dummies includes: Part I: Getting Started Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little Spanish Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Spanish Grammar Part II: Spanish in Action Chapter 3: Hola! Hello! Greetings and Introductions Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to Market Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House Part III: Spanish on the Go Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money Chapter 12: Dónde Está? (Where Is It?): Asking Directions Chapter 13: Checking into a Hotel Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More Chapter 15: Planning a Trip Chapter 16: Help! Handling Emergencies Part IV: The Part of Tens Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Speak Spanish Quickly Chapter 18: Ten Favourite Spanish Expressions Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish Part V: Appendixes Appendix A: Spanish-English Mini Dictionary Appendix B: Spanish Verbs Appendix C: Spanish Facts
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. Spanish For Dummies is your one-way ticket to speaking mainland Spanish with confidence. Spanish For Dummies includes: Part I: Getting Started Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little Spanish Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Spanish Grammar Part II: Spanish in Action Chapter 3: Hola! Hello! Greetings and Introductions Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk Chapter 5: Dining Out and Going to Market Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy Chapter 7: Going Out on the Town Chapter 8: Enjoying Yourself: Recreation Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House Part III: Spanish on the Go Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money Chapter 12: Dónde Está? (Where Is It?): Asking Directions Chapter 13: Checking into a Hotel Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More Chapter 15: Planning a Trip Chapter 16: Help! Handling Emergencies Part IV: The Part of Tens Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Speak Spanish Quickly Chapter 18: Ten Favourite Spanish Expressions Chapter 19: Ten Holidays to Remember Chapter 20: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Fluent in Spanish Part V: Appendixes Appendix A: Spanish-English Mini Dictionary Appendix B: Spanish Verbs Appendix C: Spanish Facts
