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Spanish Among Amigos Phrasebook: Conversational Spanish for the Socially Adventurous [Paperback]

Nuria Agulló (Author)
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0071453946 978-0071453943 June 21, 2006 1

Spanish Among Amigos Phrasebook is aimed at people who already have a little Spanish under their belts. It's geared to anyone who wants to get beyond "survival" Spanish and really start conversing and making "amigos".
This one-of-a-kind phrasebook provides readers with all the tools they need to carry on a conversation. Apart from comprehensive lists of ready-to-go-phrases that will get the reader sounding like a native, the phrasebook offers grammar pointers, insights into Spanish culture, notes on idioms and slang, and tips on avoiding common blunders. It also contains true-to-life conversations "among amigos" featuring Pepa and Pili, two sassy young women from Madrid, and their friend Mark, an American whose Spanish doesn't quite measure up. Readers also have the chance to practice the phrases in fill-in-the-blank dialogues at the end of each unit.


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The idea for this phrasebook grew out of the original Spanish Among Amigos. After that came out, my editor suggested I do a phrasebook in the same vein. I resisted at first. I confess I'm not a big fan of phrasebooks and just couldn't get excited about doing a book composed of list upon list of ready-made phrases. But, around a year later, after lots of cajoling, I agreed to do it. And what do you know? Despite my initial misgivings, I ended up really getting into this phrasebook. It was a ton of work, but also a lot of fun. I hope you also enjoy using it, and it becomes a trusty companion. Most of all, I hope it opens up new horizons for you in Spanish, and helps you make lots of new amigos!

From the Back Cover

Shake it up in Spanish with a little help from your friends

Looking to break the ice in Barcelona? Flirt in Fajardo? If you want to connect with Spanish speakers, then get in on the conversation with your instant amigas, Pepa and Pili, and experience the real-world rhythm of everyday Spanish. Join the party and learn hundreds of expressions with their formal, informal, and “downtown” variations including tips on how and when to use them.

So, if you want to mingle in Madrid, then you'll want to know how to say…
¿Eres de Madrid? Are you from Madrid?
¿Estudias o trabajas? Are you studying or working?
¿Te importa si me siento aquí? Do you mind if I sit here?
¿Estás libre esta tarde? Are you free this afternoon?


Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (June 21, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071453946
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071453943
  • Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #393,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I like the book. My Spanish teacher hates it., April 2, 2007
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LEE (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This is one of my favorite book. I took it to Ecuador and showed it to my Spanish teacher. She was mortified and couldn't believe what she was reading. She said that many of the expressions / phrases used in the book make no sense to her as an Ecuatoriana. Other expressions / phrases are used only by "jovenes." It simply doesn't sound right when an adult says them. She also pointed out that out-of-context, some of the expressions / phrases can easily be misinterpreted to something totally different and possibly insulting.

Nevertheless, I still enjoy reading the book. I just have to keep in mind to be careful what expressions / phrases that I use.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book 4 Aprendizaje Español, July 6, 2008
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This is the best book available for improving your Spanish and most useful for everyday use.
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Inside This Book (learn more)
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
dos besos, viene bien, relaying news, esta tarde, cuanto antes, nos vemos, word bank, por cierto
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Spanish Among Amigos Phrasebook, Latin America, Pepa Pues, Word Bank, False Friend Alert, Pili Pues, Pili Venga, Slang Flash, Happy Birthday, Idiom Flash, Mark Hola, Pepa Bueno, Pepa Well, Pili Great, Pili Oye, Plaza Mayor, Mark Don't, Mark Excuse, Mark Great, Mark Huh, Mark Por, Pepa Hola, Pili Estupendo, Pili Well, Same Time
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