Teacher Review, May 2021
"I used this to get my 8th graders engaged after an extremely disrupted learning year for Spanish as it was made asynchronous for a large block of time. Almost all my students, even the most resistant learners, have found it a great way of learning and feeling that there is purpose behind the lessons I am teaching. Several teachers and support staff have asked to have a copy of and be included in my class times because this is more than just a phrase book but it is broken up in a clear and functional way for everyone to follow. Thank you for saving my sanity for the remainder of this school year! And yes, I will be using it as an additional resource next school year to demonstrate the application of what we learn in the classroom."
 
With 20 Spanish-speaking countries around the world, and Puerto Rico, you have many choices! Wherever your destination, learning essential Spanish vocabulary and phrases will make your trip more enjoyable and rewarding. 
 
This workbook is designed for teens or adults interested in travel to a Spanish-speaking country, with the primary objective of making the journey less challenging and more fun. While some previous Spanish exposure is very helpful, it is not necessary. There will be no grammar in this workbook, only useful vocabulary and phrases, and related written and verbal exercises and activities centered around travel and logistics. 
 
Specifically, this workbook covers the following subject areas:
 
Greetings, Introductions, Goodbyes & Courtesy Phrases
Essential Vocabulary like Numbers, Colors, Days, and Time
Places and Transportation
Dining Out & Food Vocabulary Basics
Hotels and Lodging
Shopping
Asking and Receiving Directions
 
Table of Contents:
Bienvenidos! Welcome!
Lesson One: Greetings, Goodbyes & Courtesy Phrases
Spanish Greetings & Introductions
Frequent Questions
Common Goodbyes in Spanish
Spanish Courtesy Phrases
Lesson Two: Essential Spanish Vocabulary 
Spanish Numbers
Spanish Colors
Lesson Three: Day & Time
The Time of Day
The Days of the Week
Lesson Four: Places & Transportation
Modes of Transportation
Places Vocabulary
Transportation-Related Phrases
Lesson Five: Dining Out & Food Basics
Las Frutas ~ Fruit
Las Verduras ~ Vegetables
Las Bebibas ~ Drinks
El Desayuno ~ Breakfast
El Almuerzo ~ Lunch
La Cena ~ Dinner
El Postre ~ Dessert
Dining Out ~ Helpful Phrases
The Place Setting
Food Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
Lesson Six: Hotels & Lodging
Checking-in & Checking-out
Housekeeping Vocabulary & Phrases
Lesson Seven: Shopping
Shopping Vocabulary
Common Shopping Phrases
Lesson Eight: Asking for Directions
Asking for Directions
Receiving Directions
International Travel Tips
Before you Go…
After you Arrive…
 
(Recommended for teens - adults.)
 
Acknowledgments: Hotel room incidentals courtesy of Allison Fors. Fruit clipart courtesy of Speech Doodles. Vegetable clipart courtesy of Dancing Crayon Designs. Waiter courtesy of Ron Leishman Digital Toonage.
 
NOTE! Cover of workbook is in full color and interior pages are all printed in black & white.