Negocios sin fronteras: Intermediate Spanish for Business [Paperback]

Karoline Manny (Author), Julie Abella (Author), María J. Fraser-Molina (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0130206857 | ISBN-13: 978-0130206855 | Publication Date: November 21, 2002 | Edition: 1

Using a proficiency-based approach, this intermediate-level book teaches the vocabulary and grammar necessary to conduct basic business activities in Spanish speaking countries. It encourages the development of all four language skills--listening, speaking, reading, and writing--through a variety of exercises all focused on the ability to communicate and perform specific business-related tasks that readers will encounter in the real business world. Content revolves around a wide variety of business themes--e.g., business travel, employment interviews, information technology, management, imports/exports, economics, advertising, marketing, finance, taxes, insurance, environmental/ethical issues, and business/corporate law. Each chapter contains 3 pasos, each consisting of six major sections--Empecemos (a dialogue or paragraph used to introduce the new vocabulary in a contextualized manner); Charlemos un poco (activities that provide more basic input or require sentence-level output);Entrevista (a structured activity in which readers obtain information from others and present it to someone else); Situaciones (an unstructured activity in readers work together in an imaginary situation to solve a problem); Repaso de gramática (a basic grammar explanation in English, followed by activities); Escribamos (a writing activity). Other features include: Una vez más (readings taken from an authentic Spanish source, such as a newspaper or magazine, on topics of interest to businessmen and women); Carta de negocios (sample business letters); and and Panorama Cultural (computer-based activities in which readers use the Internet to explore aspects of Hispanic business culture topics). For anyone who wants to develop proficiency in using Spanish in a broad range of business situations.

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Text: Spanish, English

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Negocios sin fronteras is an intermediate text designed to teach the vocabulary and grammar necessary to successfully conduct basic business in Spanish-speaking countries. Through a variety of exercises, Negocios sin fronteras promotes the development of all four language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Cultural sensitivity, now considered the "fifth" language skill, is also a major focus in this dynamic text.

Negocios sin fronteras aims to take students beyond the mechanics of the Spanish language and towards a meaningful understanding of business and culture in Spanish-speaking countries. This exciting text achieves its goal by employing a number of essential and contemporary elements. These include:

• clearly organized chapters with ample vocabulary and clear grammar reviews;
• coverage of a vast array of business themes such as travel, information technology, advertising, business law and environmental/ethical issues;
• emphasis on both communicative and technology-driven exercises; and
• diverse exercises that allow students to creatively and actively adopt each chapter's vocabulary, grammar, and cultural themes.

Negocios sin fronteras offers students and teachers alike a new experience in Spanish for the world of business. Up to date and engaging, it creates an ideal learning environment for any student planning to do business in Spanish-speaking nations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (November 21, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130206857
• ISBN-13: 978-0130206855
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not for self-study, June 26, 2007

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This book is not suitable for self-study. Nowhere in the editorial review did it say this, so I thought I'd put it out there. All of the questions and comparative thinking sections are meant for a native or advanced Spanish speaker to answer for you. The answers are not found anywhere.

5.0 out of 5 stars Textbook Review, July 11, 2009

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I will be taking intermediate spanish when the academic year starts in August. Negocios Sin Fronteras is the required textbook. Over the summer, I have not had a lot of time for studying Negocios Sin Fronteras. However, I have skimmed over some of the textbook. Here is a little bit of information. Negocios Sin Fronteras is for students that already know some spanish. If you are about to take an intermediate spanish course, and you have not practiced lately, you should start. Speaking, reading, and writing is the best way to learn. If you saved the textbook from a previous spanish course, study it.

Talk to people that know spanish, and do not be embarrassed if you do not know every word. Examine the context of words you are unsure about. You may gain an implicit understanding. For example, someone says "sacar la basura," and you only know that basura means trash. Examine the situation. If the trash can is full, it is likely that the person is saying take out the trash (sacar = take out).

Read the textbook. You do not have to read every word, but look for what is relevant. During the academic year, always read the current section. You will know what is happening in class.

Do the exercises because writing reinforces. Also, repetitively write word banks until you can remember them. Then, quiz yourself and grade the paper. Quiz yourself until you get a grade of 100%. Quiz yourself before every exam to make sure you have retained everything.