{"product_id":"dominican-spanish-one-word-at-a-time-paperback","title":"Dominican Spanish: One Word at a Time - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTimothy P. Banse\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn Dominican Spanish One Word at a Time - It's Easy\u003c\/b\u003eNo matter whether traveling to the Dominican Republic as a tourist, a student, or moving there as an expatriate, this guide will serve you well. You already know the Spanish spoken by Dominicanos is a distinct and unique idiom, rich with words, phrases, and slang they don't teach in high school Spanish class.\u003cb\u003eIntended for English speakers, this book shares common words, phrases, and slang you need to communicate in everyday situations: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen ordering a meal in a restaurant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrdering a drink in a bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBargain for fresh produce at the \u003ci\u003emercado\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile flirting, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen getting street directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen hiring a taxi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnorkeling on the reefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZip-lining in the jungle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelaxing on beautiful beaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat said, be advised that this little book is neither a complete course in learning the Spanish language nor a textbook. Instead of a scholarly work, it is a basic introduction to Dominican Republic Spanish, a good beginner's guide you can handily carry on your travels, either in your back pocket or tucked away in a backpack. This guide contains a wealth of words and expressions you can look up when you hear or read them to know what is happening around you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe best strategy: Before you go, spend a night or two curled up with the book gaining familiarity with the wisdom it contains. That way, when you hear a vaguely familiar word on the street, you will know which page to consult to jog your memory. Even if you studied Spanish in high school, learning a few words of Dominican Republic-specific slang pays big dividends through more enjoyable conversation. And even more importantly, it will help you fit in a little better. Instead of being seen as some soul-less gringo tourist, the locals will hold you in higher esteem. As a result, you may make new friends, and as a bonus, perhaps get a better price on a hotel room or lower prices while shopping.\u003cb\u003eA Sampling of Dominican Republic Foods: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAhuyama\u003c\/b\u003e - A yam used in many soups for nutrition and color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAjí\u003c\/b\u003e - A generic pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAji \u003c\/b\u003eVerde - Green pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlbóndigas\u003c\/b\u003e - meatballs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcachofas\u003c\/b\u003e - artichokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlgarrobo\u003c\/b\u003e - This is an extraordinary, fuzzy textured fruit. When opened, it reeks, hence its nickname \u003ci\u003emierda en cajeta \u003c\/i\u003e(shit in a little box) texture. Once you get past the foul odor, the fruit is sweet and delicious.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArbejas\u003c\/b\u003e - peas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArenque\u003c\/b\u003e - stewed herring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArepa \u003c\/b\u003e- is a spicy, baked pudding made from cornmeal and coconut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArepitas de Maíz\u003c\/b\u003e - fried corn meal cakes that resemble cornbread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBacalaítos\u003c\/b\u003e - codfish fritters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBacalao\u003c\/b\u003e - codfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBarbacoa\u003c\/b\u003e - barbecue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBatata Frita \u003c\/b\u003e- sweet potato fritters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBatata \u003c\/b\u003e- sweet potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBatida\u003c\/b\u003e - a drink blended with fruit, ice, sugar, and either regular or Carnation milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52585472557363,"sku":"9780934523523","price":15.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/dDV1SU5qY2NIdkdTWkJDMmQ3dWFxUT09.webp?v=1761613270","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/dominican-spanish-one-word-at-a-time-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}