{"product_id":"spanish-among-amigos-conversational-spanish-beyond-the-classroom-paperback","title":"Spanish Among Amigos: Conversational Spanish Beyond the Classroom - 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\u003eNuria Agulló\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest hurdles to mastering a second language is learning how to speak naturally. Here is a humorous, one-of-a-kind program that teaches readers how to carry a conversation without sounding stilted or awkward. \u003ci\u003eSpanish Among Amigos\u003c\/i\u003eallows language learners to eavesdrop on two native speakers and their befuddled English-speaking friend Tom. As they talk about a host of topics, the reader becomes accustomed to conversing naturally in Spanish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of the book's 21 units of dialogue includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA multiple-choice comprehension check \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vocabulary quiz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHints on grammar and usage\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePut away your textbook and learn how to really speak \u003ci\u003eSpanish Among Amigos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTextbook Spanish has its place--in the classroom. If you want to communicate with real people, however, it's time to leave the stilted dialogues and formal syntax behind. Instead, flip open \u003ci\u003eSpanish Among Amigos\u003c\/i\u003e and start hanging out with two native Spanish speakers with attitude, Pepa and Pili. These Spanish gals will make you smile, chuckle, raise your eyebrows, and--most important of all--learn to speak Spanish naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith twenty-one short, easily digestible units, this hands-on fluency builder introduces you to everyday Spanish in a conversational context. This doesn't mean you'll be inundated with idioms and slang; rather, you'll be immersed in dialogues that feel so spontaneous you'll swear you're eavesdropping. At the same time, you'll pick up common words and expressions related to a broad range of true-to-life topics. In these pages you'll: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmerse yourself in realistic conversations on everything from love and gossip to shopping and work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain insight into the nuances of verbal exchanges between Spanish speakers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine meaning through context rather than direct translation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssess your comprehension with short quizzes and fill-in-the-blank exercises \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize and correct common beginners' mistakes as illustrated in dialogues with Pepa and Pili's American friend, Tom \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor those moments when context isn't enough, a glossary, an answer key, and English translations of the dialogues are all available at the end of the book. Both newcomers and fluent speakers--anyone ready to break free from the constraints of classroom language learning--will appreciate these entertaining, lighthearted lessons in how Spanish is really spoken among amigos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNuria Agulló \u003c\/b\u003eis a teacher, translator, and interpreter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8.99 x 6.03 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52584495808819,"sku":"9780071415149","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/S0w1bFhPSk42OS9oSGhlK3UzNVY3UT09.webp?v=1761591213","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/spanish-among-amigos-conversational-spanish-beyond-the-classroom-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}