Chilenismos : a Dictionary and Phrasebook for Chilean Spanish : Chilenismos-English, English-Chilenismos
Title | Chilenismos : a Dictionary and Phrasebook for Chilean Spanish : Chilenismos-English, English-Chilenismos PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Joelson |
Publisher | Hippocrene Books |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9780781810623 |
Yhe Spanish spoken in Chile is frequently indiscernible to gringos and native Spanish speakers alike. This dictionary and phrasebook collects over 1,500 of these terms and idioms, known as "Chilenismos," and expresses them in simple English.
Hindi-English/English-Hindi: Dictionary & Phrasebook
Title | Hindi-English/English-Hindi: Dictionary & Phrasebook PDF eBook |
Author | Todd Scudiere |
Publisher | Hippocrene Books |
Pages | 294 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9780781809832 |
Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world and one of the two official of India. This guide provides the traveller or student with essential resources for communication.
Speaking Chileno
Title | Speaking Chileno PDF eBook |
Author | Jared Romey |
Publisher | |
Pages | 156 |
Release | 2012-04-12 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780983840534 |
"Cuica," "guagua," "fome," "cabro chico," "al tiro," "charcha..." all these words and phrases might sound new to you, but they are common in the Chilean Spanish. Speaking Chileno, already a bestseller in Chile, is the most up-to-date reference book of Chilean Spanish vocabulary. It features more than 2,000 words and phrases explained in English, many with sample sentences. This dictionary-style book also includes 29 humorous cartoon illustrations, plus short sections about Chilean gestures, pronunciation, and grammar. Quick reference sections group common Chilean words and phrases for food, drink, terms for the body, types of clothing and key words that are found in the daily spoken language. This book is indispensable for anyone with ties to Chile. First-time visitors to Chile, native Chileans and even people looking to connect to their Chilean family and heritage will find Speaking Chileno useful as they enjoy Chilean Spanish. The Chilean edition of Speaking Chileno has been featured in the Chilean International Book Fair, has also been part of the El Mercurio Readers Club and has appeared in Chilean newspapers. Seaking Chileno follows the light-hearted, humorous style of the other books in the Speaking Latino series: Speaking Boricua and Speaking Argento that were the result of the experience of a gringo, Jared Romey, living, working and mingling among locals in these countries. IS THIS BOOK FOR ME? This bilingual book contains words that are not appropriate for kids. If you are just starting to learn Spanish, this book is best used as a complementary reference source to any program or class designed to teach you Spanish. This book and the other books of the Speaking Latino series are not designed as stand-alone learning aids, to teach you Spanish. Instead, they expand your country-specific Spanish vocabulary. If you already speak Spanish, this book help you understand local Spanish from Chile. Be sure to use the Amazon Look Inside function to see what this book will and will not teach.
Spanish Among Amigos Phrasebook
Title | Spanish Among Amigos Phrasebook PDF eBook |
Author | Nuria Agulló |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Pages | 209 |
Release | 2010-07-13 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 0071491155 |
Shake it up in Spanish with a little help from your friends Looking to break the ice in Barcelona? Flirt in Fajardo? If you want to connect with Spanish speakers, then get in on the conversation with your instant amigas, Pepa and Pili, and experience the real-world rhythm of everyday Spanish. Join the party and learn hundreds of expressions with their formal, informal, and “downtown” variations including tips on how and when to use them. So, if you want to mingle in Madrid, then you'll want to know how to say... ¿Eres de Madrid? Are you from Madrid? ¿Estudias o trabajas? Are you studying or working? ¿Te importa si me siento aquí? Do you mind if I sit here? ¿Estás libre esta tarde? Are you free this afternoon?
Ilocano
Title | Ilocano PDF eBook |
Author | Carl R. Galvez Rubino |
Publisher | Hippocrene Books |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9780781806428 |
locano is spoken in the northern Luzon region of the Philippines, and is sometimes called the national language of the north. It is spoken by about 9 million people, including large communities of Ilocanos in Hawaii and California. Although non-Tagalog Philippine languages are often called dialects, they are actually unique languages and Ilocano is not mutually intelligible with Tagalog. The aim of this dictionary and phrasebook is to assist the student or traveler in expanding his or her knowledge of the language and culture of the Philippines. * Introduction to basic grammar * Pronunciation guide * Ilocano-English / English-Ilocano dictionary * Ilocano phrasebook
Book Review Index
Title | Book Review Index PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1426 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Books |
ISBN |
Every 3rd issue is a quarterly cumulation.
Guaraní Concise Dictionary
Title | Guaraní Concise Dictionary PDF eBook |
Author | A. Scott Britton |
Publisher | Hippocrene Books |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9780781810661 |
Guarani is an indigenous South American language with over 8 million speakers. It is mostly spoken in Paraguay and Bolivia. With over 7,000 entries, this is a comprehensive bilingual Guarani-English dictionary that provides parts of speech, illustrative examples, etymological notes, and a pronunciation and orthography section.