An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers: Communication and Culture (Second Edition) [Paperback]

Robert O. Chase (Author), Clarisa B. Medina De Chase (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0300097158 | ISBN-13: 978-0300097153 | Publication Date: November 1, 2002 | Edition: 2nd

For health-care providers who wish to learn Spanish in order to communicate effectively with patients, this text offers a first course in the language. It is a classroom text that uses readings, exercises and interactive activities to integrate the Spanish medical vocabulary, grammar and colloquial terms that nurses, doctors, dentists and medical technicians most need. Cultural notes explain Hispanic customs and communication styles. This second edition provides an expanded lexicon, a more concise, graphic presentation of structure, added communicative activities, and a workbook section to consolidate learning and promote writing skills. Also included with the book is a 72-minute CD audio programme integrated with each of the lessons, which develops listening skills and guides pronunciation.

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Text: English, Spanish --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Yale University Press; 2nd edition (November 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300097158
• ISBN-13: 978-0300097153
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #594,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There's a second edition with a free audio CD, March 25, 2003

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MJ Peluso "MJP" (Norwalk, Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers: Communication and Culture (Yale Language Series) (Paperback)

... The book has been completely revised and an audio CD of the dialogs is included for FREE at the back of the book. Try searching by its full title, AN INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS and hopefully you will be able to find the MOST RECENT EDITION.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just what I expected, October 4, 2009

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This review is from: An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers: Communication and Culture (Yale Language Series) (Paperback)

I knew it was an old edition, but it has the same basic material as the third. I've compared it to a class mate's book and they're close enough not to warrant spending 10X what I spent. This book seems just a good to me.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers, July 5, 2007

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Arlene (Kissimmee, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers: Communication and Culture (Second Edition) (Paperback)

This is by far the best book in it's field. It is very well organized and presents grammar points in a subtle yet clear manner. The vocabulary is perfect. The compact discs are very clear and accurate. The only negative comment I would have is that it is sad that this book now costs so much, as compared with the original edition. An accompanying workbook would be helpful.