Book excerpt: Revised, Expanded & Updated! This book now includes sample short stories to make your learning even easier plus a number of new resources have been added with the goal of making this book the only Spanish learning guide you'll need. In this book, you'll discover: The basics of numbers, food, and relationships so you can feel confident speaking the language Valuable vocabulary for family, emergencies, shopping and the common mistakes most beginners make Essential terminology for emotions, jobs, and travel that will simplify before, during, and after your next trip abroad A collection of Spanish short stories translated into English to further learn the language And much, much more!