Lo basico presenta una vision amplia del espanol elemental, ofreciendo los elementos necesarios para llegar a un nivel A2 en el Marco comun europeo de referencia para las lenguas. Contiene un vocabulario tematico, moderno y practico, los verbos mas usados y una gramatica sencilla para principiantes. Tambien se recogen ejemplos de dialogos naturales como los que se pueden oir en situaciones de la vida real, correspondientes a los temas de vocabulario del libro. Todo el libro esta ilustrado con dibujos, dinamicos y divertidos, cuyo soporte visual ayuda a la memorizacion por parte del alumno. This book contains all you need to reach an elementary Spanish level. It corresponds to levels A1 and A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The initial part presents a thematic vocabulary selection of over 1200 words corresponding to a basic level. Next there is a series of 200 verbs chosen for the functionality of their use, their regular and irregular conjugation and the tenses which suit the book’s general level. The following section contains the rest of the elements useful for building Spanish phrases. The “cutlet” format makes it easier to gain an overview of the ideas. At the end, some of the most commonly used phrases are presented in categories, along with some dialogues which can help you have a first go with the language in a natural form. The whole book is illustrated with dynamic, fun, comic-type illustrations providing visual support to help the student with memorisation.

Everyday Spanish sayings. Los dichos del dia a dia. Con este libro pretendemos que el estudiante se familiarice con muchos de los innumerables dichos del espanol cotidiano. Este libro le ayudara a entender el significado y uso de los dichos mas usados y, por tanto, mas utiles a la hora de aprender. Por eso, esta pensado y disenado para ayudar al proceso de aprendizaje e integracion de estas unidades que dan vida al idioma. Lo dicho contribuye a que el aprendizaje del espanol sea aun mas divertido y ayude a dominar las frases que dan propia personalidad a la lengua. This book will help you understand the meaning and use of some of the most important and common sayings in Spanish. No one can master everyday Spanish without knowing these sayings. You will see that Spanish is a rich and varied language. Alternative or equivalent sayings can often be found which can be used interchangeably. All the sayings are illustrated with light-hearted sketches, with examples of their use in real situations, which help you both understand what they mean and remember them. You will also see their English alternatives. The book is recommended as a complement to all Spanish teaching methods, from secondary school to university. It may also be of great interest to anyone wishing to expand their vocabulary and improve their command of the Spanish language. Lo dicho suits all levels in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.