Spanish Language

IDLE RICH is the entertaining account of one man’s attempt to turn over a new leaf in Spain. When lifelong underachiever Richie Bannister is offered free board and lodgings in a seaside resort on the south-western coast of Andalucia, he jumps at the chance to escape from the dull Lancashire town where he’s been stuck for the last forty-odd years. His host Peter, a retired photographer, turns out not to be the doddery old fellow he’s expecting to meet, but a man on a mission into which Richie finds himself inadvertently drawn. After his so-far aimless life, this new commitment proves ...

Experience the rhythms of Chilean Spanish through this introductory audio-course. Perfect for travelers and business professionals looking to master the unique expressions and pronunciation of Chile's distinctive dialect. Dive deep into everyday Chilean conversations filled with authentic modismos, regional slang, and local idioms that general Spanish textbooks often miss. From the bustling streets of Santiago to the coastal charm of Valparaíso, this course captures the real essence of how Chileans communicate.

Master the Spanish past tenses in the next 30 days, with this innovative, story-based immersion method. Just listen to one chapter per day, complete the exercises, and watch as one of the trickiest parts of becoming fluent in Spanish falls into place and improves your speech without a hitch!

A Spanish course for those involved in teaching Spanish students, for example ESL teachers. This course focuses on vocabulary most useful to teachers in conducting lessons and communicating with students and parents. There are also words and phrases related to subject names, classroom items, and administering tests, assignments, and group work. There are also some grammar pointers for English speakers learning Spanish and a broader set of vocabulary beyond teaching.

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will help you build on what you learnt in Learn Spanish with Paul Noble for Beginners – Part Two, and guide you through over 3 hours of everyday scenarios that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

Spanish Short Stories for Beginners by Language Mastery has over 100 conversational Spanish dialogues and daily used phrases to learn the Spanish language in the most entertaining way. In this audiobook we have compiled a set of easy-to-listen-to, compelling, and amazing short stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary, giving you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Spanish language.

Embark on an exhilarating journey to fluency with "Intermediate Mexican Spanish: The Ultimate Guide to Building Fluency and Cultural Insight for Everyday Conversations." This audiobook isn't just a course; it's your passport to the rich tapestry of Mexican culture, a bridge to connect you deeply with the Spanish-speaking world. Whether you're planning to navigate the bustling streets of Mexico City, dive into the literary genius of Octavio Paz, or simply aim to enrich your linguistic skills, this guide is your next step.

Each lesson in English for Spanish Speakers Phase 1, Units 1-5 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons.

El susurro bajo las mareas Mucho antes de que Emily encontrara el cristal, antes de que Cedar Key conociera otra cosa que las mareas y el silencio, dormía. Bajo la sal y la piedra, en una fisura velada por el coral y el tiempo, la Piedra del Velo palpitaba débilmente, no con luz, sino con memoria. Recordaba el nacimiento de las estrellas. Recordaba la muerte de las estrellas. Recordó la traición que lo selló. Nunca fue para un solo mundo. Tuvo muchos nombres a lo largo del tiempo, la mayoría de los cuales ahora se han perdido. Pero para aquellos que recordaban, que realmente ...

Only my Automatic Fluency programs have the advantage of real fluency building with vocabulary rich and memory rich simplicity. All programs teach the same high frequency language that native speakers use, and all use my original spaced memory repetition, allowing you to use your own creativity while enhancing your language memory.

This book contains 10 enjoyable short stories of about 1,000 words each, along with their respective vocabulary lists of relevant words translated into English. Each story also includes instructions on how to listen to them, improve your comprehension skills, and figure out the vocabulary before consulting the glossaries.

Real Spanish people don’t speak like your textbook, so it’s no wonder you feel unprepared when it’s your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning Method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken Spanish in the process.

Present Through Subjunctive - Learn Complex Spanish Verb Systems in Fast Easy Sentences. Like magic, learn to speak complex Spanish verbs in useful sentence format from an American instructor and a trained native speaker of Spanish.

Get fluent with Fluent Penguin™ language learning tools. Designed for self-taught language learners, Fluent Penguin picks up where Pimsleur™ and Rosetta Stone™ leave off. By exposing you to a wide variety of translated conversations in everyday situations, Fluent Penguin builds your vocabulary and intuitive recognition of grammar, sentence structure, and idiomatic phrases.

Do you get frustrated when you're on vacation and you can't make yourself understood? Or maybe you'd like to be appreciated by the locals and your family for making an effort? Maybe you don't want to come across as that guy who thinks everyone should speak English? I was that guy once. We went on vacation to Costa Rica, and in the more remote places we went, not a single person spoke English. I ended up miming things to bemused locals, or saying English words really slowly, and I felt really dumb. By the end of the trip, I vowed I wouldn't put myself in that situation again.

Behind the Wheel Spanish Level 1 covers beginning to intermediate level Spanish, providing a flexible, solid and universal foundation in speaking, understanding, and creatively expressing yourself in Spanish. The program features an English speaking instructor to guide you through the lessons and two native Latin American Spanish speakers to aid with your pronunciation. Includes a companion book to reinforce and enhance the audio experience.

Start speaking Spanish in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Upper Beginner Spanish, Volume 2, a completely new way to learn Spanish with ease! Upper Beginner Spanish, Volume 2, will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Spanish friends.

Start speaking Spanish in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Intermediate - Spanish, a completely new way to learn Spanish with ease! Intermediate - Spanish will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Spanish friends.

As more and more construction workers come from Spanish-speaking countries, it is very important for construction managers and homeowners to communicate effectively with these workers, to be able to negotiate a fair price for the work and to be able to communicate exactly how the job should be completed. You must not only learn construction words and phrases in Spanish but also know the basics of the Spanish language, such as telling time, numbers, fractions, and general words and expressions.

The Spanish medical course is a comprehensive language-learning resource designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their communication skills with Spanish-speaking patients. This expertly structured course provides essential vocabulary, key phrases, and practical conversations to help medical staff navigate patient interactions with confidence and clarity.