Spanish for the Rest of Us
If you’re more interested in conversing with Spanish-speaking friends and colleagues and less interested in memorizing grammar rules, this is the guide for you!

William C. Harvey knows that not every student of the Spanish language wants to translate Don Quixote! In fact, a great many of us just want a working knowledge of it so we can to communicate with Spanish speakers at work and in social situations.

In Spanish for the Rest of Us, Harvey skips the idea of memorizing grammar rules to focus on everyday, practical Spanish. He emphasizes the most-often-used Spanish words and phrases, and includes numerous language-learning tips that provide a short-cut to effective communication.

This lively, informal program is supported by audio recordings (online and mobile), streaming through McGraw Hill’s Language Lab app—which also provides flashcards and pronunciation for all vocabulary lists.

Spanish for the Rest of Us features:

  • A super practical way to learn everyday Spanish to use with friends and co-workers—from a very experienced author and teacher
  • Less grammar, more understanding—ideal for learners who are intimidated by formal classes and programs
  • An attractive presentation and fun features, including hot tips, checklists, cultural insights, key word lists, and more
  • Extensive audio recordings that provide pronunciation models to support the program, streaming via the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app
  • Flashcards and pronunciation for all vocabulary available via the language app

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Spanish for the Rest of Us
If you’re more interested in conversing with Spanish-speaking friends and colleagues and less interested in memorizing grammar rules, this is the guide for you!

William C. Harvey knows that not every student of the Spanish language wants to translate Don Quixote! In fact, a great many of us just want a working knowledge of it so we can to communicate with Spanish speakers at work and in social situations.

In Spanish for the Rest of Us, Harvey skips the idea of memorizing grammar rules to focus on everyday, practical Spanish. He emphasizes the most-often-used Spanish words and phrases, and includes numerous language-learning tips that provide a short-cut to effective communication.

This lively, informal program is supported by audio recordings (online and mobile), streaming through McGraw Hill’s Language Lab app—which also provides flashcards and pronunciation for all vocabulary lists.

Spanish for the Rest of Us features:

  • A super practical way to learn everyday Spanish to use with friends and co-workers—from a very experienced author and teacher
  • Less grammar, more understanding—ideal for learners who are intimidated by formal classes and programs
  • An attractive presentation and fun features, including hot tips, checklists, cultural insights, key word lists, and more
  • Extensive audio recordings that provide pronunciation models to support the program, streaming via the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app
  • Flashcards and pronunciation for all vocabulary available via the language app

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Spanish for the Rest of Us

Spanish for the Rest of Us

by William C. Harvey
Spanish for the Rest of Us

Spanish for the Rest of Us

by William C. Harvey

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If you’re more interested in conversing with Spanish-speaking friends and colleagues and less interested in memorizing grammar rules, this is the guide for you!

William C. Harvey knows that not every student of the Spanish language wants to translate Don Quixote! In fact, a great many of us just want a working knowledge of it so we can to communicate with Spanish speakers at work and in social situations.

In Spanish for the Rest of Us, Harvey skips the idea of memorizing grammar rules to focus on everyday, practical Spanish. He emphasizes the most-often-used Spanish words and phrases, and includes numerous language-learning tips that provide a short-cut to effective communication.

This lively, informal program is supported by audio recordings (online and mobile), streaming through McGraw Hill’s Language Lab app—which also provides flashcards and pronunciation for all vocabulary lists.

Spanish for the Rest of Us features:

  • A super practical way to learn everyday Spanish to use with friends and co-workers—from a very experienced author and teacher
  • Less grammar, more understanding—ideal for learners who are intimidated by formal classes and programs
  • An attractive presentation and fun features, including hot tips, checklists, cultural insights, key word lists, and more
  • Extensive audio recordings that provide pronunciation models to support the program, streaming via the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app
  • Flashcards and pronunciation for all vocabulary available via the language app


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781260473261
Publisher: McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date: 11/23/2021
Pages: 272
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

William C. Harvey has taught Spanish and ESL on the West Coast, in public schools, community colleges, and in private industry, where he organizes Spanish workshops and seminars. He is the successful author of numerous Spanish language learning books (including Inglés para Latinos) which take an informal approach to language teaching.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book iv

Hola, Fellow English Speakers! v

Reasons Why Spanish Is Easy to Learn vi

Who Needs This Book? viii

Before You Begin ix

Chapter 1 ¿Habla espanol? (Do You Speak Spanish?) 1

Chapter 2 Las primeras palabras (The First Words) 11

Chapter 3 Más, más, más (More, More, More) 27

Chapter 4 Mucho más (Much More) 49

Chapter 5 Las personas (People) 61

Chapter 6 Las cosas (Things) 83

Chapter 7 ¿ACCIÓN! (ACTION!) 117

Chapter 8 Los detalles (Details) 141

Chapter 9 Más detalles (More Details) 151

Chapter 10 Las últimas palabras (Last Words) 187

Translation Review! 215

Appendix A Basic Verb Tenses 223

Appendix B Glossaries 245

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