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If you’re more interested in conversing with Spanish-speaking friends and colleagues and less interested in memorizing grammar rules, this is the guide for you!

William C. Harvey knows that not every student of the Spanish language wants to translate Don Quixote! In fact, a great many of us just want a working knowledge of it so we can to communicate with Spanish speakers at work and in social situations.

In Spanish for the Rest of Us, Harvey skips the idea of memorizing grammar rules to focus on everyday, practical Spanish. He emphasizes the most-often-used Spanish words and phrases, and includes numerous language-learning tips that provide a short-cut to effective communication.

This lively, informal program is supported by audio recordings (online and mobile), streaming through McGraw Hill’s Language Lab app—which also provides flashcards and pronunciation for all vocabulary lists.

Spanish for the Rest of Us features:

A super practical way to learn everyday Spanish to use with friends and co-workers—from a very experienced author and teacherLess grammar, more understanding—ideal for learners who are intimidated by formal classes and programsAn attractive presentation and fun features, including hot tips, checklists, cultural insights, key word lists, and moreExtensive audio recordings that provide pronunciation models to support the program, streaming via the McGraw-Hill Language Lab appFlashcards and pronunciation for all vocabulary available via the language app

If you’re more interested in conversing with Spanish-speaking friends and colleagues and less interested in memorizing grammar rules, this is the guide for you!

William C. Harvey knows that not every student of the Spanish language wants to translate Don Quixote! In fact, a great many of us just want a working knowledge of it so we can to communicate with Spanish speakers at work and in social situations.

In Spanish for the Rest of Us, Harvey skips the idea of memorizing grammar rules to focus on everyday, practical Spanish. He emphasizes the most-often-used Spanish words and phrases, and includes numerous language-learning tips that provide a short-cut to effective communication.

This lively, informal program is supported by audio recordings (online and mobile), streaming through McGraw Hill’s Language Lab app—which also provides flashcards and pronunciation for all vocabulary lists.

Spanish for the Rest of Us features:

A super practical way to learn everyday Spanish to use with friends and co-workers—from a very experienced author and teacherLess grammar, more understanding—ideal for learners who are intimidated by formal classes and programsAn attractive presentation and fun features, including hot tips, checklists, cultural insights, key word lists, and moreExtensive audio recordings that provide pronunciation models to support the program, streaming via the McGraw-Hill Language Lab appFlashcards and pronunciation for all vocabulary available via the language app

INGLES PARA LATINOS LEVEL 1 is designed to teach Hispanics in the United States and Canada a practical working knowledge of English. Updated with additional commonly-used phrases, new questions and answers for practice and review, and listening aids such as find-the-word boxes, jumbled words, and crosswords, the new edition of this informal language-learning program has been created to give Hispanics in the United States and Canada a practical working knowledge of English. Author William Harvey bypasses the dull rules of grammar, and instead familiarizes readers with often-used phrases, including a series of informal conversations among speakers in idiomatic American English. It also features tables that present commonly-used English verbs and verb tenses. Emphasis on correct pronunciation includes helpful tips and advice on pronunciation and listening comprehension. The supplemental downloadable audio uses spoken dialogues and coaching to emphasize correct pronunciation of informal American English.

This book is designed to help doctors, nurses, and medical assistants communicate in Spanish with Latino patients and their families who have little or no command of English. Fully updated text includes the addition of vocabulary for informing families about patients'' medical care or death; instructing patients on how to navigate online forms; a sample disclosure and consent form in both Spanish and English; and a new section on working with medical interpreters. Every Spanish word in the book is followed by its phonetic pronunciation. The book also provides easy-to-follow tips on understanding colloquial spoken Spanish. Author William Harvey concentrates on words and phrases likely to be used in a medical setting. True-to-life dialogues dramatize situations pertaining to pregnancy, broken bones, pediatric care, heart and lung diseases, pharmacy prescriptions, and much more.

Optimized for use on the Kindle, this title is designed to teach the basics of practical conversational Spanish to all family members, with special focus on instructing younger children. The book recounts a typical day in children''s lives, starting as they wake up in the morning and concluding at their bedtime. The illustrations on every page reinforce vocabulary retention and clarify word meanings. Readers pick up new words, phrases, and language skills as they follow a day''s events. This new second edition includes expanded vocabulary.

Diseñado para enseñar a los hispanos en los Estados Unidos y Canadá un conocimiento práctico del inglés. Actualizada con frases adicionales de uso común, nuevas preguntas y respuestas para la práctica y la revisión, y ayudas para la escucha como cajas de búsqueda de la palabra, palabras mezcladas y crucigramas, la nueva edición de este programa informal de aprendizaje de idiomas se ha creado para dar a los hispanos en los Estados Unidos y Canadá un conocimiento práctico del inglés. El autor William Harvey evita las reglas aburridas de la gramática, y en su lugar familiariza a los lectores con frases usadas a menudo, incluyendo una serie de conversaciones informales entre los hablantes en inglés estadounidense idiomático. También presenta tablas que presentan verbos y tiempos de verbos en inglés de uso común. El énfasis en la pronunciación correcta incluye consejos útiles y consejos sobre la pronunciación y la comprensión auditiva. El audio en línea utiliza diálogos hablados y entrenamiento para enfatizar la pronunciación correcta del inglés estadounidense informal. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.Designed to teach Hispanics in the United States and Canada a practical working knowledge of English. Updated with additional commonly-used phrases, new questions and answers for practice and review, and listening aids such as find-the-word boxes, jumbled words, and crosswords, the new edition of this informal language-learning program has been created to give Hispanics in the United States and Canada a practical working knowledge of English. Author William Harvey bypasses the dull rules of grammar, and instead familiarizes readers with often-used phrases, including a series of informal conversations among speakers in idiomatic American English. It also features tables that present commonly-used English verbs and verb tenses. Emphasis on correct pronunciation includes helpful tips and advice on pronunciation and listening comprehension. The online audio uses spoken dialogues and coaching to emphasize correct pronunciation of informal American English.