Very Helpful

Short common phrases clearly translated from one language to another and then reversed. Very Helpful. I think clarity is the best description.

For my upcoming vacation to Barcelona I wanted a book that was going to give me a "refresher" in Spanish. As a life long student of the language, I have always been able to speak semi-decent "Spanglish." With well over 770 easy and memorable phrases, this book helped me piece together so key phrases during my trip that allowed me to communicate effectively.

This book is broken down into many subsections from "breakfast foods" to other categories like "at the restaurant." But throughout this phrase book a consistent theme was very prevalent: "Learn these 770 words/phrases and you will be able to get by with communicating in a Spanish speaking environment!"

If you are interested in a much deeper study of the Spanish language, this isn't the book for you. But if you are interested in learning a quick list of phrases and words that will help you communicate, THIS IS YOUR BOOK!

Good little book for those who are already familiar with Spanish grammar and need to learn/remember a lot of vocabulary. I picked this up for my husband, who knows French and Italian and a smattering of Spanish. It was a nice way to review important words and phrases that one might need on a trip or for everyday conversations. There is a grammar section at the back that is also helpful in reviewing the basics.