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Spanish for Xenophobes

by Drew Launay

You will never need to fear another umlaut. Cedillas are things of the past and accents will never cause you acute or grave pain again. And dipthongs will belong on the beach. Speak like a native by speaking English.

Extracts from the book

Sorry.
Lo siento.
(Low / see en toe.)

What remedy would you recommend for:?
Puede usted darme algo contra:?
(Poo ed eh / ooze ted / dar meh / algo / contra:?

Mosquito bites.
Picaduras de mosquito.
(Peek ah doo rass / de / moss key toe.)

Crippling sunburn.
Quemadura de sol fuerte.
(Keh ma doo rah / deh / sol / foo air teh.)

Piles.
Hemorroides.
(Eh more oi dess.)

I have been waiting a long time for my food.
Hace mucho que espero la comida.
(Ass eh / moo cho / keh / ess peh roe / la / co mee da.)

Are the things in brown sauce meat balls?
Eso en la salsa marrón son albóndigas?
(Esso / en / la / salsa / ma ron / son / al bond ee gas?)

I would like a seat on the shady side of the bullring.
Quiero una entrada a la sombra.
(Key ero / oon ah / en trah dah / ah / la / som bra.)

I don't think the straw donkey will fit in my suitcase.
No creo que el burro de paja quepa en mi maleta.
(No / creh oh / keh / ell / boo roe / deh / pa hah / kay pa / en / mee / mal letter.)




Comments from readers

I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men, and German to my horse. I would never be without my Xenophobe's Lingo Learner.
Accredited to Emperor Charles V (1500-1558)




Reviews from the Press

Drew Launay's previous book, Xenophobe's Guide to the Spanish, might not have the most politically correct title but it has a reputation for being one of the most sympathetic and incisive takes by a foreigner on the habits, outlook and foibles of Spaniards. This Spanish-domiciled writer follows up with another great book that will interest anyone learning the lingo.
Spain Magazine




Table of Contents

Introduction
Pronunciation
The Alphabet
A Bit of Important Grammar
Possible Pitfalls

Essential Words to Remember

Less Essential But Jolly Useful Words and Phrases
Small Talk
Numerals
Time
Days of the Week, etc.
The Family

Emergencies
At the Chemist
At the Doctor
At the Hospital
At the Dentist
At the Occulist
At the Police Station

Getting About
On Foot
By Taxi
By Bus
By Train
By Car
Car Trouble
Parking
Road Rage
By Boat

Getting a Bed

Getting Something to Eat and Drink
Fast Food
Essential Questions to Waiters
Slow Food

Getting Service
At the Newsagent
At the Photo Shop
At the Post Office
At the Bank
At the Hair Stylist
At the BarberÍs in Seville

Having Fun
Sight-seeing
At the Bullfight
At Pamplona
At the Fiesta
At the Swimming Pool
On the Beach
Shopping
At the Boutique
At the Massage Parlour
At the Disco
At the Club

Sex
Mature Female to Toy Boy
Sugar Daddy to Nymphette
Young Stud to Bimbo
Sweet Young Thing to Macho Male

Public Notices You May Come Up Against

Phrases You May Hear

Last Words

 

Author: Drew Launay
Sketches: Charles Hemming
Format: 64 pages, pb
Published: 30/07/03
Price: £3.99
ISBN-10 & ISBN-13: 1-903096-19-7


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