The Everything Spanish Verb Book: A Handy Reference for Mastering Verb Conjugation [Paperback]

Laura K. Lawless (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1593371349 | ISBN-13: 978-1593371340 | Publication Date: September 17, 2004 | Edition: 2

The perfect travel companion!

The Everything( Spanish Verb Book is your handy pocket-sized guide to the most difficult part of the Spanish language: verb conjugation. Featuring more than 250 of the most commonly used verbs, along with their multiple conjugations, students and travelers alike will be able to recognize and use these verbs in everyday Spanish conversation. From differentiating between similar verbs to being able to quickly form sentences, this complete resource guide will have you speaking with confidence and enjoyment.

The Everything(r) Spanish Verb Book features:

An introduction to Spanish verbs

More than 1,000 conjugated verbs

Instruction on using the correct tense

Recognizing different verb types

An English-Spanish verb dictionary

Whether traveling the globe or preparing for a quiz, The Everything(r) Spanish Verb Book is your one-stop reference for conversing well, and having fun, in Spanish.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Laura K. Lawless is a freelance writer, editor, and translator. A French and Spanish speaker, she is the French language Guide at About.com and has created her own Spanish language site. She has completed graduate work in translation, interpretation, linguistics, and literature. She is also the author of The Everything French Phrase Book, and lived in France and Morocco. She currently resides in Philadelphia, PA.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; 2 edition (September 17, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593371349
• ISBN-13: 978-1593371340
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #592,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Spanish

More About the Author

Laura is the author of seven books (four French and three Spanish). She also teaches French, Spanish, and English on the internet, and has a website of vegetarian recipes and info. She has lived in Morocco and Costa Rica, and currently resides in the south of France.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Find, September 29, 2005

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William A. Vanson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Spanish Verb Book: A Handy Reference for Mastering Verb Conjugation (Paperback)

Ihad been studying Spanish for a while and basically was getting nowhere. My problem was an elementary one. I wanted to learn to speak flawless Spanish without studying too hard. I bought every book, tape and study guide on the market.And I do mean every book, or so I thought.I had spent thousands. Quite by accident, I picked up this book by Laura Lawless. Hmmm I thought here is one I don't have. It was the best purchase I ever made. In just a few short pages she cleared up the clutter in my brain which was really the source of my problem. I just did not understand verbs. Her book showed me the way, so to speak.Once I understood the purpose of certain words I was able to study. Yes, I said study. I was able to study with a purpose because my understanding had been greatly increased.I am now able, for the first time, to put sentences together without stammering. I am improving to the point where I am able to converse,using complete sentences. I found that ,yes you must do some memorization, but not as much as I feared. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is having the type of trouble I experienced. If you are not having trouble, well, when you get to reflexive verbs and the like, try this book. You will be having trouble without it.
Bill Vanson
NYC

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Everything Spanish Verb Book, February 27, 2005

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Carolyn Hammer "I Love Books" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Spanish Verb Book: A Handy Reference for Mastering Verb Conjugation (Paperback)

This is a really great reference guide to the conjugation of common Spanish verbs. The first section of this book explains verb conjugation and the different tenses in a very clear and concise way. It made it easier for me to understand the different tenses, and when to use what tense. The second section contains the conjugation of over 250 verbs. And the third section contains a listing of 1,000 more verbs that are conjugated similarly to those in section 2. I use this book quite frequently and keep it handy when I am reading a Spanish magazine. I can quickly see what the author is saying when I come across an unfamiliar verb. Although I do also own the book 501 Spanish Verbs, I find that I always reach for the Everything Spanish Verb Book. It's compact size and clear and concise explanations make it so much easier to use. I highly recommend adding this book to your library of Spanish reference books.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Albert E Webb New Zealand., February 27, 2005

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This review is from: The Everything Spanish Verb Book: A Handy Reference for Mastering Verb Conjugation (Paperback)

I have been learning Spanish for just over a year and was dreading the time when I would have to start conjugating Spanish verbs, but I purchased the "Everything Spanish Verb Book" and found it would not be as difficult as I first thought.
The book is of a handy size, the introduction to conjugating is laid out in a way that is easy to understand, following this are over 250 verb charts set out for easy reference, and in the appendix another 1000 verbs are listed. I am very happy to have this very useful book.