Mary McVey Gill

Brenda Wegmann

Presents a listing of five thousand idiomatic terms and slang expressions in Spanish, grouped alphabetically within more than 150 thematic categories; each with an English translation and example sentence.

Streetwise Spanish Dictionary/Thesaurus

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.

Speak and Understand Everyday Spanish

Streetwise Spanish (Book Only)

gramática en acción

En contacto

Teresa Mendez-Faith

EN CONTACTO: LECTURAS INTERMEDIAS, provides reading, vocabulary, and conversation activities. Encourages students to work more communicatively through pair and group activities that combine the grammar and vocabulary featured in EN CONTACTO: GRAMÁTICA EN ACCIÓN, plus encourages student discussion exposition on reading selections, both classic and contemporary. New video segments provide additional support for expressions and grammar as well as further cultural exploration and discovery. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

En contacto: Lecturas intermedias

Deana Smalley

Maria-Paz Haro

Cinema for Spanish Conversation, Fifth Edition, draws on sixteen high-interest films (and related readings) to introduce students to the authentic language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Each chapter offers a wide variety of activities designed to improve students’ conversational skills as well as opportunities for reading and writing practice. For a guide to accessing the films—and for supplementary instructor materials—visit www.hackettpublishing.com/cinema-for-spanish-films. New to the Fifth Edition: Three new critically acclaimed films, including Yuli (set in Cuba), El último verano de la Boyita (Argentina), and Oscar-award-winning film Roma (Mexico), along with readings and activities related to each. A section, added to each chapter, offering new and expanded activities related to the films. Updated information on each film, and its actors and directors. A revised and updated appendix, organized by chapter, offering a list of recent films that can be compared or contrasted to the films in the book. The Films: La misma luna María llena eres de gracia Flores de otro mundo Roma (​NEW!) También la lluvia Todo sobre mi madre Como agua para chocolate Diarios de motocicleta Mar adentro Presunto culpable El último verano de la Boyita ​(NEW!) Volver El norte No Yuli (NEW!) El viaje de Carol

Cinema for Spanish Conversation

EN CONTACTO: LECTURAS INTERMEDIAS Enhanced Ninth Edition, provides reading, vocabulary, and conversation activities. The program encourages students to work more communicatively through pair and group activities that combine the grammar and vocabulary featured in EN CONTACTO: GRAMÁTICA EN ACCIÓN. New video segments provide students with additional grammar support and encourage cultural exploration. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

En contacto, Enhanced Student Text: Lecturas intermedias

Don't sound like una momia--add a little sizzle to your Spanish! If someone called you tragaldabas would you be insulted or flattered? If you shouted ¡Mota! in the street, would you expected to get a cab or get arrested? Thanks to The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang and Idioms, you'll always know your tejemaneje (scheme) from your merequetengue (mess) no matter where you find yourself in the Spanish-speaking world. Five thousand words and phrases--plus helpful hints as to what's cordial and what's vulgar--keep you in sync with Spanish slang. Spanish to English niños popis (upper-class kids) Spoiled brats Contigo ni a China me voy. (I'm not even going to China with you) You're impossible La cruda (rawness) Hangover English to Spanish Ugly as sin ser un espantapájaro (to be a scarecrow) To be lucky tener leche (to have milk) Why are you staring at me? ¿Tengo monos en la cara? (Do I have monkeys on my face?)

5,000 Expressions to Spice Up Your Spainsh

The Red-Hot Book of Spanish Slang

Mendez-Faith

EN CONTACTO: GRAMÁTICA EN ACCIÓN Enhanced Ninth Edition is designed to put intermediate Spanish students in touch with contemporary Hispanic culture through its language and literature. The program stresses communication and, when used with the LECTURAS INTERMEDIAS volume, emphasizes the acquisition of reading skills and text comprehension. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Mary McVey Gill

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