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A witty, fast-paced guide to eliminating those annoying and frustrating Spanish bloopers Mixing genders, inverting subjects and objects, and trusting "falsos amigos "(a.k.a., false cognates) are just a few of the blunders English-speaking Spanish-language learners commonly make. In "Correct Your Spanish Blunders," veteran Spanish teacher Jean Yates identifies these and other common trouble spots and clearly explains the reasons behind them. You will discover how grammar patterns of Spanish differ from those of English and why trying to translate word for word, structure for structure, from English, can lead to big trouble. You will learn to break bad habits and correct your mistakes while developing a much more natural feel for Spanish language patterns-- with the help of: More than 1,000 highlighted examples of common blunders to avoid A free app available on iTunes for interactive practice for obliterating those blunders Numerous examples and practical exercises Quick-reference panels for checking correct tense forms A "Hall of Shame" compendium of bad errors to recognize and correct
The go-to guide for learning and reinforcing American English vocabulary for beginning ESL learners-now enhanced with audio recordings through the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app Now enhanced with audio recordings of exercise answers through the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app, this bestselling guide to learning ESL is more helpful than ever. Based on tried-and-true method, Practice Makes Perfect: English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners helps you develop your vocabulary and comprehension skills with practice in word building, analyzing new words, and using them in conversation. Chapters are built around themes, such as nouns to name people and verbs for household activities, to help build a comprehensive foundation. More than 200 practice exercises from old and new vocabulary help you practice as you learn. Subjects included in this guide include names for people, places, and things; adjectives that describe people; verbs for household activities; how to ask questions; verbs used for shopping; how to give directions, social networking vocabulary; and more. Boost your English language proficiency with Practice Makes Perfect: English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners, Premium Fourth Edition, featuring: Practical and high-frequency vocabulary Example sentences that illustrate and clarify each point More than 200 exercises to practice using English in everyday situations Answer key for reference and quick feedback NEW in this edition: Audio recordings of exercise answers through the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A UNIQUE NEW APPROACH THAT'S LIKE A LIGHTNING BOLT TO THE BRAIN You know that moment when you feel as though a lightning bolt has hit you because you finally get something? That's how this book will make you react. (We hope!) Each chapter makes sure that what you really need to know is clear right off the bat and sees to it that you build on this knowledge. Where other books ask you to memorize stuff, we're going to show you the must know ideas that will guide you toward success in Spanish. You will start each chapter learning what the must know ideas behind a Spanish subject are, and these concepts will help you with your classwork and on exams. Dive into this book and find: * 250+ practice questions that mirror what you will find in your classwork and on exams* A bonus app with 100+ flashcards that will reinforce what you've learned* Extensive examples that drive home essential concepts* An easy-access setup that allows you to jump in and out of subjects* Spanish topics aligned to national and state education standards* Special help for more challenging Spanish subjects, including irregular verbs, indefinite pronouns, and ser versus estar We're confident that the must know ideas in this book will have you trying out your new Spanish skills in no time-or at least in a reasonable amount of time!
Barron's ESL Proficiency Series: Prepositions provides comprehensive coverage of this most difficult topic in English grammar. The idiosyncratic nature of prepositions often makes them a barrier to achieving English language proficiency. Jean Yates offers clear explanations with lots of examples and opportunities to practice. Content is organized into simple 15-minute units each of which has its own practice exercises. An answer key is included in the back of the book. The ESL Profiency Series is a valuable tool for ESL teachers, tutors and learners who want to advance their English language skills for work, school or to prepare for proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC. It is ideal for independent study.
Talk with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed!. . "Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Gardening and Landscaping" gives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to the landscaping industry, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to say immediately.. . . For example: Use acid fertilizer here."Use fertilizante cido aqu." (OO-seh fehr-tee-lee-SAHN-teh AH-see-thoh ah-KEE). Use a rake. "Use un rastrillo." (OO-seh oon rah-STREE-yoh). . Learn the Spanish words and phrases for: exchanging pleasantries * interviewing potential employees * discussing pay rate and taxes * giving instructions * terminating an employee * establishing work hours * explaining safety and emergency procedures * praising good work . . With "Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Gardening and Landscaping," you can overcome the language barrier and develop a more collaborative, productive workplace environment. .
Speak with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed!. . "Perfect Phrases in Spanish for the Hotel and Restaurant Industries" gives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to the hotel and restaurant fields, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to say immediately.. . . For example: Set up thirty tables for eight people each."Ponga treinta mesas para ocho personas cada una." (POHNG-gah TRAYN-tah MEH-sahs pah-rah OH-choh pehr-SOH-nahs kah-thah OO-nah). . Beat the egg yolks. "Bata las yemas." (BAH-tah lahs YEH-mahs). . Learn the Spanish words and phrases for: exchanging pleasantries interviewing potential employees discussing pay rate and taxes giving instructions terminating an employee establishing work hours explaining safety and emergency procedures praising good work . . With "Perfect Phrases in Spanish for the Hotel and Restaurant Industries," you can overcome the language barrier and develop a more collaborative, productive workplace environment. .
Sharpen your Spanish language skills through readings about its speakers' daily lives and culture "Better Reading Spanish" offers you entertaining, "real world" texts to help you understand and learn more Spanish vocabulary and phrases. Each chapter features articles that cover a specific topic, such as cuisine, music, sports, film and theater, art, the family, today's lifestyle, or politics and history. Along the way, you will find instruction and exercises to help develop improved reading speed, comprehension, and vocabulary. The articles become gradually more difficult as you proceed through the book to keep you challenged and engaged. "Better Reading Spanish" is an easy, engaging way to boost your language skills and learn more about the language and its speakers as you go.
Talk with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed!. . "Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction" gives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to working on commercial and residential job sites, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to say immediately.. . Space the wall studs sixteen inches apart."Clave los montantes a una distancia de diecisis pulgadas.," (KLAH-beh lohs mohn-TAHN-tess ah oo-nah dee-STAHN-s'yah deh d'yeh-see-SACE pool-GAH-thahs). . Put up the walls. "Pare las paredes." (PAH-reh lahs-pah-REH-thess). . Use the bulldozer."Use la niveladora." (OO-seh lah nee-bell-ah-THOR-ah). . Learn the Spanish words and phrases for: exchanging pleasantries interviewing potential employees discussing pay rate and taxes giving instructions terminating an employee establishing work hours explaining safety and emergency procedures praising good work . . With "Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction," you can overcome the language barrier and develop a more comfortable, productive environment at your worksite..
Talk with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed!. . "Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Household Maintenance and Child Care" gives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to working in the home, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to say immediately.. . . For example: Put the newspapers in the recycle bin. "Ponga los peridicos en esta canasta para el reciclamiento." . (PONG-gah lohs peh-ree-OH-thee-kohs en eh-stah kah-NAH-stah pah-rah el reh-see-clah-M'YEN-toh). . Clean the windows. "Limpie las ventanas.," (LEEMP lahs ben-TAH-nahs). . Learn the Spanish words and phrases for: exchanging pleasantries * interviewing potential employees * discussing pay rate and taxes * giving instructions * terminating an employee * establishing work hours * explaining safety and emergency procedures * praising good work . . With "Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Household Maintenance and Child Care," you can overcome the language barrier and develop a more comfortable, productive environment in your home..
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