Mary McVey Gill Libros

A face is worth 1,001 Spanish words Is this man calmado or ansioso? Relajado or estresado? You can easily see by the look on his face that he is stressed out: ansioso and estresado. Using the stories that our faces, appearance, and gestures tell, Spanish in Your Face helps you learn and remember essential Spanish vocabulary and everyday expressions relating to personality, attitudes, moods, and emotions. This hugely entertaining book is packed with illustrations that will tickle your funny bone and fine-tune your ability to communicate, face-to-face, in Spanish.

Intermediate through advanced Streetwise Spanish presents the colloquial and slang expressions that students need and want to know but usually do not learn in their Spanish classes. The 15 chapters contain short dialogues, translations of the dialogues, explanations of the colloquial and slang expressions, authentic jokes, cartoons from Spanish publications, and exercises. Note: This text includes "earthy" and vulgar expressions! Each dialogue presents universal Spanish idioms and also includes slang from a particular country or city that is identified in the introductory line of the dialogue. Alternate forms used in other areas are explained in the vocabulary notes.

This resource offers a comprehensive approach to language learning by focusing on effective academic strategies. It emphasizes techniques that enhance comprehension and retention, catering to diverse learning styles. The content is designed to empower learners with practical tools for mastering a new language, fostering both confidence and proficiency. Additionally, it incorporates insights from CNN, providing real-world context and relevance to the learning experience.

Aims to connect intermediate Spanish students with contemporary Hispanic culture, language, and literature. Focuses on communication and developing reading skills and text comprehension, featuring interviews with native professionals in unique cultural contexts.