Must-Know Spanish: Essential Words For A Successful Vocabulary
Author(s): Gilda Nissenberg (Author)
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Publication Date: August 14, 2006
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 272 pages
ISBN-10: 0071456430
ISBN-13: 9780071456432
Book Description
When a standard bilingual dictionary just won’t do, you can rely on Must-Know Spanish
Hunting blindly through a bilingual dictionary for the right word can be a real pain. That’s where Must-Spanish comes in. This thematic vocabulary guide gives you instant access to thousands of Spanish terms. It features 4,000 words arranged in 12 self-contained thematic sections. From current affairs to shopping, medicine to relationships, you will find what you need to know fast and easy.
Editorial Reviews
From the Publisher
Gilda Nissenberg is an experienced educator and faculty trainer, and she is the creator of curricula for beginning and intermediate Spanish high school courses for Miami-Dade Public Schools, the Southern Region College Board (Georgia), and the New York College Board.
From the Back Cover
Your search for the right word in Spanish is over
Hunting blindly through a bilingual dictionary for words relating to specific topics can be a real pain. That is where Must-Know Spanish comes in. From current affairs to shopping, cyberspace to romance, it gives you instant access to the precise word you need when you need it. This book contains more than 4,000 words grouped in like themes, hundreds of useful phrases and example sentences, and hundreds of exercises to flex your Spanish vocabulary skills.
You’ll never be at a loss for words again
. . . in the classroom el proyector (overhead projector), la prueba (quiz)
. . . at the office la fotocopiadora (photocopier), la bolsa de valores (stock exchange; market)
…when talking about the environment el calentamiento global (global warming), el reciclaje (recycling)
. . . when discussing politics la democracia (democracy), la boleta electoral (ballot)
. . . out shopping la ganga (bargain), el reembolso (refund)
About the Author
Gilda Nissenberg is an experienced educator and faculty trainer, and she is the creator of curricula for beginning and intermediate Spanish high school courses for Miami-Dade Public Schools, the Southern Region College Board (Georgia), and the New York College Board.