This updated language program includes three audio CDs, which replace the previous edition's tape cassettes. Focus is on correct pronunciation of Spanish words and phrases so that the speaker can be clearly understood in Latin America and Spain. It presents exercises in sound discrimination and accurate sound creation, for example instructing in pronunciation of the "±," which does not occur in English. Words and phrases are put into a variety of conversational contexts for students of Spanish to practice and perfect. Sentence intonation patterns are presented to help students master the Spanish language as it is really spoken, and English-Spanish cognates are presented and analyzed....

Hundreds of English words to get you speaking in your new language with confidence--now!

Practice Makes Perfect: English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners introduces you to hundreds of essential words and helps you quickly build the skills and confidence needed to use them correctly in conversation. Many useful exercises provide you with word-building practice. You also learn how to rapidly analyze new words you may encounter and incorporate them into your ever-growing vocabulary.

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Revised and updated, this self-teaching book covers the fundamentals of English grammar for Hispanic students who have intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of English. The text deftly deals with parts of speech, rules for capitalization and punctuation, and correct usage for Spanish speakers learning English as a second language. Special features include a pretest with answers, separate exercises that focus on every part of speech and verb tense, and a section on important differences between standard and non-standard English....

Not only in and out, but also on, about, above, before, after, down, and many m ore - a total of 61 prepositions are examined in this book. Though written primarily for students of English as a Second Language, The Ins and Outs of Prepositions is a lso useful in remedial English courses on high school and college freshman levels. U nlike most languages - which usually have only a few prepositions to serve many diff erent communication needs - English as dozens of them, and almost none follows any clear, consistent set of rules. This book offers practical guidelines for corre ct usage, and provides hundreds of examples that incorporate all of the prepositions into familiar contexts....

ESL students, TOEFL and TOEIC test takers, and all others for whom English is a second language and who want to improve their pronunciation will find this book and compact disc combination especially instructive. The new second edition presents a significantly increased number of exercises, all of them providing practice in every sound that is specific to American-style English. Emphasis is on stress and intonation patterns in conversational English. Recognition of these patterns is essential to fluent speech and listening comprehension. Four compact discs replace the first edition’s audiocassettes, and have been increased by 50 minutes in playing time to a total of 5 hours and 20 minutes....

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:
Give the baby a bath. Dale un baño al/(a la) bebé (DAH-leh oon BAHN-yoh ahl/(ah lah) beh-BEH)

Put the newspapers in the recycle bin. Ponga los periódicos 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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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:
Cover with mulch. Cubra con mulchin. (KOO-brah kohn mool-CHEENG)

Use acid fertilizer here. Use fertilizante ácido aquí. (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.

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Create unique, imaginative jewelry that tells a story!

With simple step-by-step instructions and a creative can-do attitude, beautiful inspired jewelry is easy to make. Links will show you how your family and friends, nature, striking colors and, of course, the ingredients of your bead box can influence deeply meaningful creations. Once you know where to look, inspiration can be found in every corner of your life and translated into beautiful bracelets, necklaces, earrings and pins.

Find your own personal links with:

• More than 50 beautiful step-by-step projects and variations using simple jewelry-making methods, including beading, wire work, chain maille and metal clay.
• A user-friendly techniques and materials section, giving you all the skills you need to get started making jewelry today.
• Creative Connections featuring insight from other artists and Creative Challenges from the author for bonus inspiration.

Let Links be your guidebook on a journey to create beautiful, storytelling jewelry that is all your own!...

The newly enlarged and updated edition of this useful book for ESL students covers all the fundamentals of English grammar and usage, including parts of speech and typical verb patterns in sentences. All English verb tenses are presented in detail, and instruction is presented in forming questions and answers, punctuation and capitalization in written English, and much more. The book also features summary grammar rules, illustrative word charts, and brief tests with answers to help students gauge their progress in mastering the English language....