Now in its third edition, and featuring additional commonly used words and phrases, this popular and informal self-instruction book offers a quick and easy way to pick up informal, practical Spanish without having to memorize tedious rules. ItA's designed for English-speakers who are in regular contact with Hispanics and need to communicate with them for both work purposes and social situations. Most-often-used Spanish words and phrases are emphasized and repeated in different contexts. The author also advises on Spanish pronunciation and improving listening comprehension.