Are you embarrassed to admit that your knowledge of French stops somewhere south of Quebec? Can you tell La Marseillaise from bouillabaisse? Are you trying to master the language but keep getting stopped at the Maginot line? Don't worry: You'll always have Paris--and The Pocket Idiot's Guide to French! This is more than just a directory of words; you'll quickly feel confident with the language--even be able to communicate with native speakers. Whether you're preparing for a vacation or a business trip, this Pocket Idiot's Guide helps you:

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to French Phrases

Reference

Stein, Gail

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Alpha

You're no idiot, of course. You appreciate wine and brie, can pronounce "croissant," and know that "bonjour" means hello. But when it comes to actually learning the language, you feel stranded on the Eiffel Tower with no way down. Don't strap on your parachute just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning French, Second Edition makes mastering French fun and entertaining--instead of bogging you down with verb tenses and vocabulary lists. You'll feel confident about "parlaying" your new proficiency into conversations with native speakers. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning French (2nd Edition)

This second edition is fully updated and revised to deliver more than just a dictionary. Helps make understanding Spanish grammar easier, and teaches how to pronounce even the toughest words properly.

Pocket Idiot's Guide to Spanish Phrases, 2E (The Pocket Idiot's Guide)

This updated edition of the number one selling beginning-level Spanish book offers loads of new content, including: € An expanded Spanish/English/English/Spanish dictionary-with twice as many entries as the leading competition € New exercises, with answers in each chapter € Expanded vocabulary and more useful phrases € More illustrations for learning new words Just in time for summer travelers, this is the user-friendly language guide that makes Spanish a snap.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Spanish (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

Master French in just one day When time is of the essence, trust Countdown to French to help readers master the language quickly and effectively. Organized into 24 units--each of which is designed to take no more than one hour to study--this self-instruction book presents material in a "countdown" fashion, from Hour 24 all the way down to 0, allowing learners to gauge their progress along the way. Beginning with a basic introduction of grammar and vocabulary fundamentals, the units move quickly to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business travelers. Upon completion of the guide--the equivalent of just one day--readers eager to apply their newly honed language skills will be able to communicate in a variety of everyday, real-world situations.

Countdown to French : Learn to Communicate in 24 Hours

McGraw=Hill

Master Spanish in just one day When time is of the essence, trust Countdown to Spanish to help readers master the language quickly and effectively. Organized into 24 units--each of which is designed to take no more than one hour to study--this self-instruction book presents material in a "countdown" fashion, from Hour 24 all the way down to 0, allowing learners to gauge their progress along the way. Beginning with a basic introduction of grammar and vocabulary fundamentals, the units move quickly to practical conversational skills for both vacation and business travelers. Upon completion of the guide--the equivalent of just one day--readers eager to apply their newly honed language skills will be able to communicate in a variety of everyday, real-world situations.

Countdown to Spanish : Learn to Communicate in 24 Hours

Practical, On-the-job Help for Educators Who Work with Spanish-Speaking Students and ParentsThis compact, phrase-packed resource provides all the vocabulary that teachers, administrators, and staff need to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking students and their parents. It's written expressly for teachers and staff, so users will find all of the phrases and vocabularythey need to tackle everything from student admissions to college counseling. Complete with pronunciations for all listings, this hands-on guide efficiently bridges the communication gap between educators and Spanish-speaking students.

Working Spanish for Teachers and Education Professionals (Spanish and English Edition)

Websters New World

Practical, on-the-job help for homeowners who work with Spanish-speaking domestic employeesThis compact, phrase-packed resource provides all the vocabulary that homeowners need to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking house-keepers, cooks, nannies, gardeners, handymen, and other household workers. It's written expressly for homeowners, so users will find all of the phrases and vocabulary they need to tackle everything from grocery shopping to child care. Complete with pronunciations for all listings, this hands-on guide efficiently bridges the communication gap.

Working Spanish for Homeowners (English and Spanish Edition)

Waiser, Paulette

Etiquette

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

Need to brush up on your Spanish? Intermediate Spanish For Dummies is your key to success in building your writing skills and bolstering your confidence. It gives you the straight talk and nitty-gritty detail that will see you successfully through any major or minor roadblocks to communicating in Spanish. 
This friendly, hands-on workbook is loaded with practical examples and useful exercises so you can practice how native speakers use the language. From vocabulary and numbers to juggling tenses, you’ll get a clear understanding of the nuances of Spanish style and usage that will have you writing like a native in no time. Plus, you’ll find multiple charts that provide conjugations for all types of Spanish verbs. You’ll get up to speed with Spanish grammar, master essential differences between Spanish and English language usage, and be able to communicate effectively when traveling or conducting business. Discover how to: <ul>
<li>Use fundamental Spanish grammar, from nouns, adjectives, and adverbs to pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions</li> <li>Select and conjugate Spanish verbs correctly</li> <li>Understand the importance of grammatical gender in Spanish</li> <li>Avoid the most common writing mistakes</li> <li>Use numbers and express dates and times</li> <li>Name countries and nationalities in Spanish</li> <li>Expand your Spanish vocabulary exponentially</li> <li>Get comfortable with the subjunctive</li> <li>Combine verbs with confidence and competence</li> </ul>
Sharpen your Spanish-language skills the fun and easy way with Intermediate Spanish For Dummies.

Intermediate Spanish For Dummies

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Schools & Teaching

For Dummies

Clear and Simple French I

Words, Language & Grammar

Macmillan General* Reference

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