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Publisher: London K. Paul, Trench, TrübnerPublication date: 1892Subjects: Hindustani language -- IdiomsNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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If you were dropped into the middle of Managua, Mexico City, or Miami,would you know how to speak not only the language, but also the lingo? In The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide,the reader who is already familiar with Spanish will discover thebanter and metaphor (both polite and rude) that enrich the spokenlanguage as it is really used, hints on avoiding embarrassing mistakesin grammar, and a list of dreaded false cognates. Full of advice onpronunciation and tips on customs and manners, and keyed withtime-saving symbols, this is the best guide available to understandingand appreciating Spanish as it is spoken in Latin America and theUnited States. ... Read more

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Language
Great resource for any translator or interpreter who wants to keep up to date on slang and everyday language.

outstanding
Extremely helpful, especially for the Spanish spoken in Mexico.Have found it invaluable for understanding the slang heard in telenovelas.Love the dicho section.Would recommend it to anyone.

Top tips for Mexican Spanish
I am a high-intermediate, low-advanced Spanish speaker living in Los Angeles, CA. I've had the opportunity to speak with many native Mexicans, both living here in the US and those still in Mexico. Comparing this book to say, the "Speaking Spanish Like A Native" pair of books and the Savvy Gringo books, as well as several other "street-wise" approaches, I rank this at the top of my list, both for its organization and its fidelity to the subtle meanings of Mexican Spanish. To give an example, from the Speaking Spanish Like A Native books I was given to believe that "¡Qué gacho!" means, "What a bummer!". Yet from using that phrase with Mexicans, I find it corresponds more often with how this book defines "gacho": a bad dude, not someone worth befriending.

It should be stressed that this book is aimed at the person who's interested in the nuances of Mexican Spanish, as the title of this review suggests. I'm sure it would serve as a useful book for general Spanish, but it excels in teasing out the everyday meanings in Mexico.

As for the organization of the book, it provides Spanish to English lists for phrases, English to Spanish lists for those phrases, lists of phrases that can stand alone, phrases that are usually accompanied by other clauses or structures, and phrases that are always accompanied by other clauses. Having tried so many other books, all of which have something to offer, it's my opinion that this book is the best place to jump into Mexican Spanish. ¡Ándale pues!

Entertaining and educational
Have you ever been in a Spanish conversation where you just don't understand why everybody is laughing? This book can't explain every innuendo but will give you an understanding of the basic concepts behind common plays on words.

Do you already speak some conversational Spanish and wish to avoid sounding dumb? This book can help. Some words are fine in the classroom but inappropriate in some conversations. If you need to discuss eggs, don't use the word 'huevos', for example.

Are you planning to visit Mexico and need some blunt advice? This is also discussed. For example, when to bribe and how much. Answer: Best to have some friendly native arrange the details. It's too easy to insult the cop and end up in more trouble. But if you must, the phrase used is 'what can we do to take care of this situation?'

I can't vouch for the accuracy, since I'm a Spanish language enthusiast and not an authority, but I enjoyed it.

Printed in China?? .....Say What?????
This book was printed in China. There are hundreds of other books on this subject printed in the US, Canada or Mexico. I know because I have over forty of them myself. Are we going to give yet another industry away to those wonderfull people who eat cats and dogs?
And no, I have nothing to do with the printing industry other than buying and reading lots of books.

Thanks!!
Tom ... Read more

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This volume presents over 2000 French idiomatic words and expressions accompanied by a sample sentence and the English translation. Here is a helpful handbook for students of French who wish to increase their general comprehension of the language--and for tourists, business people, and speakers of French looking for English idiomatic equivalents. ... Read more

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Utterly Worthless!!!
This book has No English Listing of the French idioms contained in this book!Thus you can't find any idiom whatsoever that you don't know about already!And if you know it, you don't need this book. In no doubt unidiomatic French, ce livre est tres mal!Don't waste your money.

Very good book on French Idioms
This book is not to be used as a French dictionary. It is a book that lists hundreds of French idioms that you may not find in a dictionary. The worse part of the book is the small print.

Brandon Simpson

comprehensive
This book really is extensive in its breadth. It can actually be daunting as a learning tool. As a reference however it's great. If you're looking for Argot or common slang I would suggest Street French I or II, both of which are written in a learner friendly manner.

Nice little phrase book
I have enjoyed this little book, but I find that a good, comprehensive French-English dictionary (I use, among others, a Harper Collins Robert French-English College Dictionary) will have more many more idiomatic phrases in it that this book contains.

Still, this is a nice, economical book that is easy to carry and use.Since I have not found many really helpful books of French idions, this was still a pleasant surprise.

However, I would recommend spending the money on a really good dictionary if your funds are limited. ... Read more

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This handbook provides a guide to the language of the contemporary German quality press, concentrating on the specialized fields of vocabulary of commerce, the law, politics and economics. Short examples are given for each word or phrase, with English translations of headwords in context. A list of common abbreviations and acronyms is also supplied. This vocabulary is designed to be a useful reference tool for English and German native speakers attempting to gain linguistic competence in the social-political registers of the other language. It is intended for students, journalists, business people and general readers who need to use contemporary "newspaper" German. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Title: The Danish Speaker : Pronunciation of the Danish Language, Vocabulary, Dialogues, and Idioms, for the Use of Students and Travellers in Denmark and NorwayPublisher: London : WilliamsPublication date: 1865Subjects: Danish language -- GrammarNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more