Classic Spanish Stories and Plays by
Spanning El Cid (1140) to El burlador de Sevilla (1630), Classic Spanish Stories and Plays contains eight great Spanish classics works including Don Quixote, one of the masterpieces of world literature. Expertly abridged and adapted for the intermediate learner, each tale and play includes ample cultural notes and translations of difficult words. An extensive vocabulary is included at the back of the book.
McGraw-Hill's Nursing Spanish Visual Phrasebook by
Communicate immediately with Spanish-speaking patientssimply by turning the page As a nurse, you need to be prepared for anything. But what if that anything is a language barrier with your Spanish-speaking patients? McGraw-Hill's NursingSpanish Visual Phrasebook helps you overcome thisdifficulty and understand your patients' needs. With no experience in the language, you can find out the due date of an expectant mother; review a young child's medical history; let an elderly man know you are starting an IV; and reassure a worried parent that an interpreter is on the way. McGraw-Hill's Nursing Spanish Visual Phrasebookworks in three easy steps: Point to each question. Patient responds with a simple head nod, with a "yes" or "no" answer, or by pointing to a diagram. Continue using the phrasebook to assist withpatient assessment. Just point and flip, and you can close the communication gap between you and your Spanish-speaking patients.
Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar by
Now beginners can master Spanish grammar with the proven Practice Makes Perfect method! Combining clear presentation, exercises, and a focus on practical conversational skills has proven a winning formula for the Practice Makes Perfect workbook series.Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammarbuilds on the series' success with a similarly interactive approach, embracing all aspects of Spanish grammar that you need to master. This engaging guide offers: An extensive grammar review, highlighted by illustrative examples Dozens of exercises, including fill-ins, translations, and creative writing Time saving thematic vocabulary panels to cut down on dictionary drudgery Boxed summaries of key grammar points for focused learning Detailed answer keys for progress checks
Spanish among Amigos by
One of the biggest hurdles to mastering a second language is learning how to speak naturally. Here is a humorous, one-of-a-kind program that teaches readers how to carry a conversation without sounding stilted or awkward. Spanish Among Amigosallows language learners to eavesdrop on two native speakers and their befuddled English-speaking friend Tom. As they talk about a host of topics, the reader becomes accustomed to conversing naturally in Spanish. Each of the book's 21 units of dialogue includes: A multiple-choice comprehension check A vocabulary quiz Hints on grammar and usage
Spanish Demystified by
A fast and painless way to learn Spanish--now with all new quiz and test questions and a companion 75-minute audio CD Spanish DeMYSTiFieD takes the mystery and menace out of learning Spanish by walking you step-by-step through the fundamentals of the language. The book/audio CD package lets you work at your own pace and arms you with the essentials of Spanish grammar in an unintimidating format. You will be able to: Understand basic grammar structures and verb tenses Pronounce Spanish words correctly Build a Spanish vocabulary Communicate with confidence Inside you will find: Hundreds of brand-new quiz and test questions with answer keys, similar to those used in standardized scholastic exams Chapter-opening objectives that give you insight into what you are going to learn in each step Questions at the end of every chapter that reinforce your learning and pinpoint your weaknesses "Still Struggling?" icons that offer specific recommendations for those difficult subtopics
Spanish for Emergency Medical Service Providers by
Just what non-Spanish-speaking emergency medical service providers need As the Hispanic population within the United States rises, medical personnel are increasingly faced with the challenge of communicating with Spanish-speaking patients--but without effective means of language acquisition. ProSpanish Healthcare: Spanish for Emergency Medical Service Providers presents a solid grasp of practical, conversational Spanish. Designed around audio and visual elements for ease of learning, these resources present key grammatical structures, all the essential vocabulary, colloquial terms and expressions, and cultural insights that will enable medical professionals to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients. This audio course is for first responders, EMTs, emergency physicians, paramedics, and ER staff. Each audio package contains: 224-page illustrated course book with two 75-minute audiocassettes 60-minute vocabulary audiocassette focusing on the specialized terminology required in each medical field Continuing Medical Education credit test booklet Exercises that simulate the written tests set by the specific professional accreditations bodies
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