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, pronu...

Speaking Boricua is the most in-depth, up-to-date source of Puerto Rican Spanish vocabulary available.This best-selling Puerto Rican Spanish book, Speaking Boricua, is a humorous guide to Puerto Rican Spanish vocabulary. With over 1,500 Puerto Rican words and phrases, you will quickly understand Puerto Rican vocabulary and slang. Cartoon photos illustrate a few of the words and phrases in an entertaining way. By using these words your Puerto Rican friends will understand you better...

Puerto Rican Sayings is an excerpt of Jared Romey's "Speaking Phrases Boricua". If you already own this title, you will find this material in the book.This book includes three useful sections that will help you go deeper into the understating of Puerto Rican Sayings or "refranes puertorriqueños". These sections will allow you to browse for sayings, find English sayings equivalents, and learn which are the most popular sayings for Puerto Ricans.This book also includes 29 dra...

Quilombo, bombacha, boludo, un feca, cagar a palos, afanar, trucho...So you thought you spoke Spanish? Ah, but these words or phrases make no sense? Welcome to Argentina and its unique Spanish.Speaking Argento is the book that will help you understand Argentines. This light-hearted dictionary-style book includes the vocabulary (and some Lunfardo words) you need to know and were never taught in school. Over 1,300 words and phrases are explained in English. The book also incl...

I don't have an Hispanic background, I didn't start as a kid. I learned Spanish as an adult, just like you.During that process I faced one of the most difficult aspects of the Spanish language: the diversity among countries! Yes, this language is different in every Spanish-speaking country. What? Nobody ever mentioned that before? I'm not surprised, I had the same experience.Learning the Local Language: Your Guide to Real World Spanish is an eBook where I share tricks and t...

This follow-up to the Puerto Rican Spanish bestseller, Speaking Boricua, collects the unique Puerto Rican sayings that are passed down from generation to generation. Whether you are looking to share your life's wisdom with Island friends, trying to get a chuckle from colleagues or just want to better understand Puerto Ricans, Speaking Phrases Boricua offers both English and Spanish versions for these wisdoms.Hundreds of them are translated literally into English, explained and, whe...

This book includes more than 4,500 baby names from Puerto Rico.Janiraliz, Keixha, Yaisa Nicolle, Jasiel Joel and Yandiel are only a few examples of names given to people from Puerto Rico. Included in this book are unique, modern and creative names that break all traditions and roles.This book, whose principal focus is for girls' names, collects more than 4,000 names for girls and over 500 boys' names. If you prefer combined names for your daughter, review the four sections ...

With the help of native Cubans we compiled this collection of words and phrases used on the largest island of the Antilles. We concisely explain them in English and share example sentences.In this book you will find Spanish words that have a particular meaning or use for Cubans. You'll find some examples of words that are used regionally and the vulgar words that are inevitable in colloquial Spanish.Words like "asere," "empingao," "yuma," "jamonero" and "majomía" will no lo...

36 Real Topics for Intermediate Spanish Mastery.This collection includes:Master Spanish Through Reading: Here you will start to build up your reading skills with 12 short but interesting articles on a variety of different subjects from Spanish Life to Popular Music. Perfect for high elementary learners wishing to enter the intermediate level.Master Spanish in 12 Topics, Vol 1&2: Here you will really start to drill d...

Pi is the controlling constant for circles, globes, orbits, the inverse square power distribution and many of the other fundamental aspects of our universe. This ebook is an effort to put forward the idea that a better understanding of pi is required. The entire knowledge base of our understanding of science could be greatly changed with additional efforts in the study of pi.

Want to take your business English to the next level?Most textbooks teach the same things; presentations, speaking on the phone etc. This is great at the beginning, but if you are going to succeed, you'll need more.You need to be able to walk into any business situation and feel seriously confident. That is why I wrote this book; to help you go from good to great. To really master business English.Learn: 90 essential words and phrases that will give you an edge in t...

A quick, FREE guide to getting FREE language learning material, including books, DVD, and online content.A second language is an interesting and fun thing to learn, but often people struggle to get past the beginner phase of language learning. Most people know they need to read, listen, and encounter the language frequently in order to gain proficiency. The difficulty with gaining proficiency is you need to encounter the words multiple times, and in numerous contexts. So this bring...