Overview

Improve your spoken Spanish from home with 101 real-world conversations in simple, everyday Spanish. Real Spanish people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you'll learn to speak Spanish in the REAL world, with 101 authentic conversations in simple, spoken Spanish, so you can become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to communicate like a local. You'll be transported into a real-world story that unfolds between six Spanish characters, told by the people themselves in 101 authentic conversations. Over 15,000 words of real Spanish, you'll immerse yourself in a gripping Spanish drama and get an education in natural Spanish in the process. In this story, two friends, Alicia and Nuria, arrive in Madrid for what they think will be a relaxing vacation exploring the city. Things, however, take an unexpected turn when they discover some vary valuable paintings in one of Madrid's antique markets . . . Here's what you'll get: 1. 101 conversations in simple Spanish, so you can learn the real Spanish spoken in the street, understand spoken Spanish with ease, and have Spanish roll off your tongue more fluently; 2. Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Spanish, at a level you can understand, so you can learn real spoken Spanish without getting lost or overwhelmed; 3. Real, daily spoken Spanish throughout - it's as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people's mouths - so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Spanish-speaking friends more easily; 4. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you'll prepare yourself to survive realistic Spanish encounters, in shops and cafes, and make meeting people and making arrangements second nature; 5. Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for beginners (A2-B1 on the CEFR), so you can start to learn from real, spoken conversations, even as a beginner, without having to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers; 6. Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say I actually understood all of that! 7. Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can get instant translations of any difficult words and focus on reading and enjoying the stories rather than wasting time in a dictionary (eBook & paperback only); 8. Summaries of each conversation which contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost; The story is set in Spain and includes expressions that are typical in Castilian Spanish. However, since the conversations use mostly neutral Spanish, you'll have plenty to learn, whether you're learning the Spanish of Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica, or even your local Spanish-speaking community! Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Simple Spanish gives you an education in real Spanish that you won't find anywhere else. You'll be better prepared for using Spanish in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency in Spanish!

Full Product Details

Author:   Olly Richards
Publisher:   StoryLearning Press
Imprint:   Olly Richards Publishing
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.236kg
ISBN:  

9781914190001

ISBN 10:   1914190009
Pages:   238
Publication Date:   19 November 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Language:   Spanish

Table of Contents

Introduction How to Use this Book The Five-Step Reading Process Misterio en Madrid Character Profiles Introduction to the Story 1. Nuria Y Alicia 2. El viaje al mercado 3. El Mercado de las Ranas 4. La tienda del senor Rodolfo Garcia 5. Unos dibujos muy especiales 6. ?Como llegaron aqui? 7. La llamada 8. Un hombre sospechoso 9. La noticia 10. El segundo robo 11. Alicia y Nuria en el cafe 12. El proximo paso 13. En la mansion de Lorenzo Reyes 14. La recompensa 15. La llave 16. La investigacion 17. La interrupcion 18. Lorenzo y Mariana 19. La segunda coleccion 20. El empleado de limpieza 21. La caja de metal 22. Carlos 23. El jardinero 24. Facundo 25. El primer sospechoso 26. Los cocineros 27. La discusion 28. La ninera 29. El empleado de seguridad 30. Daniel 31. Las grabaciones 32. La persona de las grabaciones 33. Dos sombreros 34. Las conclusiones 35. Nuria y Mariana Reyes regresan 36. La promesa 37. Alicia cuenta a Nuria lo que sabe 38. Nuria cuenta a Alicia lo que sabe 39. !Ahi esta otra vez! 40. Persiguiendo al hombre del sombrero 41. El callejon 42. La tienda de libros de arte 43. Cara a cara con el hombre del sombrero 44. El Club de los Historiadores 45. Lo que el hombre del sombrero hacia en el Mercado 46. Lo que el hombre del sombrero hizo luego 47. Los sospechosos 48. El hombre del sombrero desaparece 49. Andrea en el mercado 50. Nuevamente en la tienda de Rodolfo Garcia 51. El recuerdo 52. Nuria y Alicia dudan del senor Rodolfo Garcia 53. En el restaurante 54. El plan 55. Nuevamente en la casa de los Reyes 56. La prueba 57. El llanto 58. La confesion de Mariana 59. El trueque 60. Little Nemo 61. Mariana, arrepentida 62. El pedido de Mariana a Rodolfo Garcia 63. El perdon 64. La policia 65. La llamada telefonica 66. La reunion en el parque 67. El plan con la detective Sanchez 68. El interrogatorio 69. Un nuevo sospechoso 70. La busqueda de Manuel Valverde 71. La ultima ubicacion 72. El viaje a San Sebastian 73. La feria de arte de San Sebastian 74. La persecusion 75. Manuel Valverde 76. La historia de Manuel 77. La llamada inexistente 78. El engano 79. El viaje de regreso 80. La huida 81. La persecucion 82. Las bicicletas 83. La caida 84. El plan 85. La distraccion 86. La discusion 87. !El arma! 88. Pepe 89. El maletin 90. Rodolfo Garcia despierta 91. La partida de Rodolfo Garcia 92. El regreso de las obras 93. La donacion 94. La recompensa 95. La inauguracion 96. La oferta 97. La segunda oferta 98. El discurso de Lorenzo Reyes 99. El mapa 100. Un invitado especial 101. Los reyes

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I love Olly's work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers

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Olly Richards is a foreign language exper t and teacher. He speaks eight languages and has authored over 30 books. He has appeared in international press, from the BBC and the Independent to El Pais and Gulf News. He has featured in language documentaries and authored language courses for the Open University. Olly started learning his first foreign language at the age of 19, when he bought a one-way ticket to Paris. With no exposure to languages growing up, and no natural talent for languages, Olly had to figure out how to learn French from scratch. Twenty years later, Olly has studied languages from around the world and is considered an expert in the field. Through his books and website, StoryLearning.com, Olly is known for teaching languages through the power of story.

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