Spanish Among Amigos Phrasebook: Conversational Spanish for the Adventurous Traveler (Paperback)

~ Nuria Agullo (Author)
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Product Description

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?

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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?

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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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #553,176 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I like the book. My Spanish teacher hates it., April 2, 2007

By	LEE (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book 4 Aprendizaje Español, July 6, 2008

By	W. Morris "Espanol 4 me" (Miami) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the best book available for improving your Spanish and most useful for everyday use.