Product Description Practical Spanish Simplified is published on one audiocassette with a pocket-size booklet of the script. It contains more than 350 essential phrases for travelers: expressions for getting around, meeting people, dining out and doing business. Phrases are short and easy to learn, and are clearly pronounced by native speakers. Every phrase included is useful and practical--no wasted time learning outdated or "textbook" Spanish. Helpful hints on usage and pronunciation are included. Practical Spanish Simplified is also an excellent resource for those who want a good, practical beginner's course. The course is designed to be used with or without the booklet, so that you can study while driving or while engaged in other activities. From the Author I carefully selected each of the phrases included in Practical Spanish Simplified so that everything you learn will be useful and practical. You will not waste any time learning outdated or "textbook" Spanish, or silly phrases you will never use! This simple and straightforward approach will have you speaking Spanish in just minutes a day. It is the quickest and easiest way to develop the Spanish language skills you need to express yourself (and get what you want!) in a variety of travel and social situations. About the Author As a very young child, I had a strong natural interest in the Spanish language. One of my earliest books was a Spanish language textbook. My interest continued later in life, and I majored in Spanish at the University of Arkansas (B.A., 1971). For the next ten years, I taught English as a Second Language in Mexico City. I have also lived and taught English in Santiago, Chile, and in Quito, Ecuador. I currently live in Tucson, Arizona. I began professionally publishing English as Second Language courses in 1991. In 1992, I published my first Spanish language course. My additional seven foreign language courses use the same format