Spanish for Educators (Book only) [Paperback]

Wiliam C. Harvey M.S. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0764104969 | ISBN-13: 978-0764104961 | Edition: Book only

Approaching language details informally and with a minimum of classroom-style presentation, author and educator Harvey offers practical instruction in Spanish basics. The focus is on conversational Spanish for teachers, counselors, administrators, and other employees at schools where Spanish is the first language of many students. Two opening chapters present fundamentals of Spanish speech and word order, and familiarize readers with often-used words and phrases that relate directly to school situations. The two following chapters pertain to Spanish that is most useful for communicating with younger students (pre-school through elementary grades) and older students (middle and high school grades). Remaining chapters offer help for counseling in Spanish in issues relating to health care, career guidance, college assistance, educational administration, special-needs, and extracurricular activities. A Spanish-English and English-Spanish glossary is also provided to help educators find the right word or phrase for a variety of situations.

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SPANISH FOR EDUCATORS * Second Edition

If you're a teacher, a counselor, or an administrator and you regularly communicate with students and parents whose first language is Spanish . .

And if you currently have little or no skill in conversational Spanish . . .

Open this book and discover how easy it is to learn.

Spanish for Educators will familiarize you with often-used phrases that relate to everyday school situations. You'll find Spanish words and phrases pertaining to guidance counseling, health issues, career guidance, college assistance, and extracurricular activities. Separate chapters emphasize the most useful Spanish words and phrases for dealing with preschool and elementary-grades students. Following chapters focus on conversational Spanish for educators on middle school and high school levels. Here's a quick, informal, and practical way to get started in the conversational Spanish you need as an educator. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; Book only edition (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764104969
• ISBN-13: 978-0764104961
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,012,157 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William C. Harvey has taught Spanish and ESL on the West Coast, in public schools, community colleges, and in private industry, where he has organized language workshops and seminars.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good, September 21, 1999

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This review is from: Spanish for Educators (Book & 2 cassettes) (Paperback)

Most language courses give you a lot of words and phrases which are needed if you are a tourist. This one concentrates on what you need if you work in the schools. The author writes very clearly and the lessons follow a natural progression. Everything I learned here was useful. A very good investment. Get the book with the tapes. They are well worth it.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any educator of Spanish speaking students., May 8, 2004

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Susan L. (Birmingham, AL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spanish for Educators (Book only) (Paperback)

I found this book to be very helpful as a resource in my classroom. With several Spanish speaking students (preschool) I repeatedly returned to this book for answers. I do have some knowledge of Spanish. I can see how this book could not be as helpfull to an educator with little or no Spanish language background. It was very relevant to school situations. I have used it as a resource when dealing with students from 2 years old to 20 years old. Every school should be required to have this wonderful book available to its educators.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Translated educational vocabulary commonly used in schools., February 3, 1999

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[e-mail] (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spanish for Educators (Book only) (Paperback)

This easy to use book helps even the Spanish illerate speak and converse. With easy to access vocabulary and phrases, you will be on your way to making your Spanish speaking parents and students feel welcome in your school. Everything from discipline to the clinic is covered in this book. I would like to see a copy in all of our school buildings to make easy references and translations for our parents and students.