{"product_id":"spanish-essentials-for-dummies","title":"Spanish Essentials for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGail Stein, MA\u003c\/b\u003e has more than 30 years' experience teaching languages in New York City public junior and senior high schools. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eSpanish Workbook For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCecie Kraynak, MA\u003c\/b\u003e has taught and tutored Spanish for more than 30 years. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eSpanish For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpanish Verbs For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSpanish All-In-One For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fast, easy, and accurate Spanish resource\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fast, effective Spanish language guide that skips the fluff and focuses on key concepts that will help you speak, write, and understand the language? In \u003ci\u003eSpanish Essentials For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you walk through the fundamentals you need to know to improve your Spanish. It's the perfect companion to at-home, solo, app-based, and classroom Spanish instruction. The book is packed with authentic examples that accelerate your learning and help you master Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structure. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderstand Spanish grammar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncrease your vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover core Spanish verb tense concepts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove your speakingand writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsk and answer questions like a native speaker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the ins and outs of the subjunctive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplement app-based learning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Brushing Up on the Basics 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePronouncing Properly 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVoicing vowels 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePracticing diphthongs and vowel combinations 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerbalizing consonants 7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding stress and diacritical marks 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounting Down 9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing cardinal numbers 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing ordinal numbers 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with Dates 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressing the days of the week 14\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaming the months of the year 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking a date 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelling Time 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying Parts of Speech 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing nouns 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstituting pronouns 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActing with verbs 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribing with adjectives 22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarifying with adverbs 22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoining with prepositions 23\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Embracing the Gender Gap 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing Specific with Definite Articles 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying the definite articles 26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing definite articles 26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmitting the definite articles 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContracting with definite articles 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents iii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing General with Indefinite Articles 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying the indefinite articles 29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmitting indefinite articles 29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing Demonstrative with Adjectives 30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplaining Gender 31\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining the gender of nouns 31\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing an about face with gender 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the same noun for both genders 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging the meaning of nouns 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding special nouns 34\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming Plural Nouns 35\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowing Possession 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing de 37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmploying possessive adjectives 37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstituting with Object Pronouns 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with direct object pronouns 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the personal a 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoping with indirect object pronouns 41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the proper pronoun 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructing sentences with gustar 44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositioning object pronouns 46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing double duty 47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Living in the Present 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentifying Types of Verbs 49\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting Subject Pronouns 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing inclusive 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing subject pronouns 52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmitting subject pronouns 54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunicating in the Present Tense 55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing regular verbs 56\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging verb stems 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanging the spelling of verbs 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModifying verbs with two changes 63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing irregular verbs 63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunicating with irregular verbs 65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotting reflexive verbs 67\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Progress with the Present Progressive 71\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing estar to form the present progressive 71\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding present participles 72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Being Descriptive 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding Color with Adjectives 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking adjectives agree 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositioning adjectives 81\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortening certain adjectives 82\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribing Actions with Adverbs 82\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming adverbs 82\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePositioning adverbs 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Comparisons 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConveying equality 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStating inequality 85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticulating the superlative 86\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunicating irregular comparisons 86\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressing the absolute superlative 87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinking with Prepositions 88\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting the correct one 89\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing prepositions with verbs 92\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the right pronoun after a preposition 95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Making Inquiries 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosing a Yes\/No Question 97\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing intonation 98\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmploying the tags \"¿No? and ¿verdad?\" 98\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing inversion 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResponding to a Yes\/No Question 99\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaying positive 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing negative 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the Facts 103\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing interrogative adjectives 103\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting information with interrogative adverbs 104\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmploying interrogative pronouns 105\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding Information 107\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Reliving the Past 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving in the Past 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the preterit of regular verbs 110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the preterit of spelling change verbs 111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructing the preterit with verbs with stem changes 112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the preterit of irregular verbs 113\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the preterit 116\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReminiscing with the Imperfect 117\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the imperfect of regular verbs 117\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the imperfect of irregular verbs 118\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the imperfect 119\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing the Preterit or the Imperfect 120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignaling the preterit 120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignaling the imperfect 121\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating the Present Perfect 122\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the present perfect 122\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the present perfect 124\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Looking to the Future 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalking about the Future without Using the Future Tense 127\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the present to express the future 127\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressing the near future 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastering the Future Tense 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the future of regular verbs 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the future of irregular verbs 130\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the Future to Foretell, Predict, and Wonder 131\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Understanding Verb Moods and the Conditional 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiving Commands with the Imperative Mood 134\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming commands with Ud and Uds 134\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming commands with tú 135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the let's command 136\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the Present Subjunctive 137\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating the present subjunctive of regular verbs 137\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with verbs irregular in the yo form 138\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTackling verbs with spelling changes 139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoping with stem changes 141\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding verbs with both spelling and stem changes 143\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConjugating irregular verbs 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the Present Subjunctive 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpressing your desires, needs, or doubts 146\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrating feelings or emotions 148\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmploying impersonal expressions 149\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing relative clauses 151\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamining the Present Perfect Subjunctive 152\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Actions Conditional 153\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming the conditional of regular verbs 153\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring verbs with irregular conditional forms 154\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the conditional 155\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Ten Key Verb Distinctions 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSer versus Estar 157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaber versus Conocer 159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomar versus Llevar 159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeber versus Tener Que 160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreguntar versus Pedir 160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJugar versus Tocar 160\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGastar versus Pasar 161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDejar versus Salir 161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolver versus Devolver 161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoder versus Saber 161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix: Verb Charts 163\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 177\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect guide for new Spanish learners and anyone looking for an expert refresher\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in a fast and effective guide to learning Spanish that avoids fluff and focuses on key concepts that you need to know to improve your ability to speak, write, and understand the language? \u003ci\u003eSpanish Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through Spanish fundamentals you can use for at-home, solo learning, to supplement your progress in a Spanish class, or as a companion to language instruction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet practical tips on Spanish grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee conversational Spanish examples to amplify your learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand all the core concepts taught and tested in a typical introductory Spanish course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Spanish students looking for a quick reference to supplement classroom or app-assisted Spanish learning, \u003ci\u003eSpanish Essentials For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is a great resource for everyone looking to brush up on their conversational Spanish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stein, 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