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Quick Spanish for Emergency Responders Package (Book + 1CD): Essential Words and Phrases for Firefighters, Paramedics, and EMT's (Quick Spanish Series) [Paperback]

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Book Description

April 10, 2006 0071460225 978-0071460224 1

The only Spanish-language book and audio guide for those who risk their lives daily to save lives

As a firefighter, paramedic, or EMT you know that when every second counts clear communication can make the difference between life and death. That's why in an America where one in five citizens speaks Spanish, it is critical for every emergency responder have basic Spanish-language skills.

Quick Spanish for Emergency Responders, CD Edition, arms you with all the essential Spanish words and phrases you need to do your job. More important, it gives them to you in the context of dozens of real-life situations you're likely to encounter, from structure fires to auto accidents to heart attacks to poison control.

A Spanish-language guide for true American heroes, Quick Spanish for Emergency Responders, CD Edition, delivers:

  • More than 2,000 words and phrases in a concise, easy-to-navigate phrasebook format
  • An audio CD featuring listen-and-repeat exercises for the most vital key words and phrases
  • Bilingual dialogs based on a wide range of real-life scenarios
  • Useful information on Latino culture, survival tips, and street Spanish

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About the Author

David B. Dees teaches Spanish at fire departments, sheriff's departments, and colleges throughout California, and he has developed specialized Spanish instruction programs for police, fire fighters, and other emergency responders.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 10, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071460225
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071460224
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,369,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I specialize in teaching Spanish to law enforcement personnel and emergency responders. I have writtten training materials that are being used in classes all over the USA. I have been doing this for the past 15 years in Ventura County, California and in Los Angeles. I have developed and taught practical classes for deputies, police officers and cadets at Ventura County Sheriff's Department, as well as for firefighters and paramedics at Santa Monica Fire Department. Before, I traveled a lot, my wife and I lived in Spain 7 years and I taught Spanish, French, Russian and ESL during my long teaching career. I was married 30 years to a great French gal who recently died from lung cancer. I have a wonderful girlfriend. I speak English, Spanish, French and Russian. I'm 65 and I'm living an interesting life!

 

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For those involved with providing emergency services in a bi-lingual culture this is the quickest and easiest way to learn how to communicate with Hispanic people.
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