Streetwise Spanish (Book + 1CD) Speak and Understand Colloquial Spanish

by McVey Gill, Mary; Wegmann, Brenda

• ISBN13: 9780071460866
• ISBN10: 0071460861
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2005-11-15
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

Ideal for the 750,000 college students who study Spanish Authors are experienced language teachers and prominent authors of Spanish books Knowledge of Spanish slang is necessary for learners to get beyond the basics

Author Biography

Mary McVey Gill and Brenda Wegmann are experienced teachers of Spanish and English as a Second Language. Together they have authored numerous textbooks and language-learning guides for Spanish and ESL.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xiii
CHAPTER 1: ¡HOLA, COMPA! ¿QUE ONDA?	2	(14)
Greeting people
Asking how they are
Telling how you feel
CHAPTER 2: NO TE HAGAS MALA SANGRE	16	(18)
Complaining about the weather and unfair treatment
Giving someone a piece of your mind
Vocabulary and Culture: "Chilenismos" and Other Expressions of Spanish Diversity	29	(5)
CHAPTER 3: ¡VAMOS A VACILAR!	34	(14)
Making, accepting, and declining invitations
CHAPTER 4: OIGA, SEÑORA, ¿DÕNDE ESTÁ EL EXCUSADO?	48	(18)
Getting someone's attention
Asking politely for information
Understanding directions
Introducing yourself
Vocabulary and Culture: It Had to Be (Singular, Plural, Formal, Intimate, Sexual) You!	61	(5)
CHAPTER 5: PORFA...	66	(15)
Asking for a favor
Convincing or persuading someone to do something
Understanding short forms of words and expressions
REPASO 1: REVIEW OF CHAPTERS 1-5	81	(5)
CHAPTER 6: ¡QUÉ FLORES ME ESTÁ ECHANDO!	86	(18)
Giving and accepting compliments and praise
Gossiping Vocabulary and Culture: Names in Spain and Latin America	98	(6)
CHAPTER 7: ¡QUÉ BÁRBARO!	104	(16)
Telling a story
Expressing surprise
CHAPTER 8: ¡JUNTOS PERO NO REVUELTOS!	120	(16)
Expressing love and affection
Using terms of endearment
Using the telephone Vocabulary and Culture: Talking about Sex	132	(4)
CHAPTER 9: ¿QUIÉN ES ESE TIPO, EL PALANCÓN?	136	(16)
Describing people
CHAPTER 10: ¡QUÉ COCHINADAS HACEN!	152	(20)
Using expletives and swear words to express affection, surprise, or displeasure
Communicating in slang across two different dialects
Vocabulary and Culture: The Varying Uses of Spanish Swear Words	166	(6)
REPASO 2: REVIEW OF CHAPTERS 6-10	172	(4)
CHAPTER 11: ¡DÉJATE DE CUENTOS!	176	(14)
Expressing disagreement
CHAPTER 12: CUENTE USTED CONMIGO	190	(18)
Giving encouragement, advice, and emotional support
Expressing sympathy Vocabulary and Culture: Some Expressive Qualities of Spanish	202	(6)
CHAPTER 13: ¡ESTOY HASTA LA MADRE!	208	(16)
Expressing anger
CHAPTER 14: SE ME ANTOJAN UNAS TAPAS	224	(20)
Expressing likes and dislikes, tastes and preferences
Starting a conversation
Changing the subject
Vocabulary and Culture: Colorful Language in Spain	238	(6)
CHAPTER 15: ¡BUEN PROVECHO!	244	(14)
Ordering in a restaurant or bar
Making a toast
REPASO 3: REVIEW OF CHAPTERS 11-15	258	(5)
Appendix: Signature Words and Their Usages	263	(16)
Answers to Exercises	279	(10)
Spanish—English Glossary	289