Spanish Now

This updated edition of the combination textbook and workbook is designed as an introduction to Spanish for classroom use. The emphasis is on oral proficiency--conversational speaking and listening comprehension--but the authors also present detailed instruction in the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing in Spanish. The book is filled with exercises and answers, true-to-life dialogues, illustrations of Hispanic art, and photos that capture the flavor of Spanish culture in Spain and Latin America. In this new edition, the vocabulary sections and readings have been updated to include the latest technology, while the cultural sections now include information about the Hispanic individuals currently making a splash on the world scene.

Includes sections on structure, verbs, vocabulary, idioms, reading and listening comprehension, writing and Hispanic culture.

Play Congas Now is a step-by-step method that teaches all the fundamentals of conga playing. You will learn hand positions and techniques, basic reading skills, different styles of rhythms and patterns, tuning and maintenance, drum set and school jazz band applications, and a brief history of the conga drums. The accompanying CD includes all exercises and has play-along tracks to practice with. The styles covered in the book are Afro-Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, pop, rock, funk, and R & B rhythms. Play Congas Now is a must for the beginner who wants to get started on congas or an intermediate player who wants an excellent practice tool to refine his or her skills. Book jacket.

You don’t need words to speak Spanish. All you really need is this unique "phrase book" of the most common Spanish expressions, complete with authentic Spanish gestures and body language. It's the fastest and funniest way to learn Spanish ever published. You don’t need words to speak Spanish. You don't have to study Spanish, or travel to Spain or Latin America to communicate in Spanish, either. All you really need is this unique "phrase book" of the most common Spanish expressions, complete with authentic Spanish gestures and body language. It's the fastest and funniest way to learn Spanish ever published. Now, even if you don't know a single word of Spanish, you can learn the most common greetings and expressions, dinner-table comments, hot vows of love, bargaining tricks, insults, threats and curses. This book shows you how. There's no faster or funnier way to learn how to communicate in Spain or Latin America, in Spanish, Mexican, Puerto Rican or Argentinian restaurants, with your grandparents or your friends.

Families will treasure this story of intergenerational love and understanding as they watch young and old face challenges and learn together. Readers of all ages will love to watch Grandpa Bob teach Bobby to walk, and how Bobby returns the favor when Bob has a stroke, all in beautifully rich full color. This touching story about a young boy coping with his grandfather's disability has long been one of Tomie dePaola's most popular picture books. Now, for the first time, it is available in a larger format, full-color edition—perfect for family sharing.

This book approaches bongo playing in a very user-friendly way. It is a must for all students who wish to learn the basic styles, patterns, and techniques from world-renowned artist/teacher Richie Gajate-Garcia. This package contains two CDs with Richie performing all the exercises and includes play-along tracks to practice with. Styles include Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, pop/rock, funk, and R&B, along with a section on school jazz band use. This is a complete study of the bongo drum and should be fun for all who use it. Also includes an in-depth study of all basic hand percussion instruments such as shaker, bells, cabasa, triangle, tamborine, maracas, and more.

The purpose of this text is to assist those in the legal profession with effective, immediate communication with Spanish-speaking persons. Therefore, this book's approach is to teach straightforward, oral communication that requires the learner to verbally produce while relying little on listening skills. It is intended primarily as one-way communication and does not require the learning of grammar or the development of written communique. However, certain anticipated responses have been included for you. Even if the speaker does not use the exact answer, you will be able to recognize fragments and then take control of the conversation. Upon successfully mastering the phrases of the text, the learner will be able to manage situations they commonly encounter on a daily basis, give instructions and commands, ascertain personal information and interact with Spanish-speaking persons in a culturally-appropriate manner. This text has been designed to promote communication in Spanish for legal professionals, with primary focus on the functions of paralegals/legal assistants. However, other legal professionals such as attorneys and legal secretaries, just to name a few, will find this text practical. Since not all sections of the text may be specific to your job duties, the text allows you to pick and choose what you will learn and concentrate on those areas that are most beneficial to you and your respective position. The pages have been perforated so you can easily remove sections you will not use in order to customize the book or make the most used pages more portable. Includes a CD with phrases spoken in English and Spanish. A Teacher's Activity Guide is also available, as well as a pronunciation tutorial PowerPoint. Email [email protected] for more information.