Books in English and Spanish series

The Core Vocabulary of Spanish With this book, you will learn Spanish fast and efficiently: This book contains practical vocabulary for both spoken and written Spanish. Intended for beginners and intermediate students, this book covers vocabulary roughly from CEFR A1 (complete beginner) to B1 (somewhat proficient). To help you become fluent fast, each entry in this book contains • English translation(s)• Spanish to English example sentences• IPA phonetic spelling• detailed Part of Speech informationWhy Study By Frequency?: Not all words are created equal. Some words are used more than other, and are thus more valuable to know. The secret to becoming fluent fast in a language, is by learning the right vocabulary. Studies have shown that the most used 2.500 words account for 92% of all spoken Spanish, and 82% of all written Spanish text. How Much Vocabulary Do You Need To Know? While it’s important to note it’s impossible to pin down these numbers and statistics with 100% accuracy, these are a global average of multiple sources. According to scientific research, this is the amount of vocabulary needed for varying levels of fluency: • 250 words: the essential core of a language. Without these words, you cannot construct sentences.• 750 words: those that are used every single day by every person who speaks the language.• 2,500 words: those that should enable you to express everything you could possibly want to say, although some creativity might be required. • 5,000 words: the active vocabulary of native speakers without higher education. You will understand about 90% of all written text.• 10,000 words: the active vocabulary of native speakers with higher education.• 20,000 words: the amount you need to recognize passively in order to read, understand, and enjoy a work of literature such as a novel by a notable author.Keeping above facts in mind, the value of a frequency dictionary is immense. At least, that is if you want to become fluent in a language fast. Study the most frequent words, build your vocabulary and progress naturally. What is Inside This Book?A frequency list of the most frequently used Spanish words, based on analysis of 20 gigabytes of Spanish subtitles, the equivalent of 80.000 books of 200 pages each; more than two large libraries worth of text. A large base text collection is absolutely vital in order to establish a reliable general frequency list. Subtitles have the advantage of corresponding both to written and spoken language. This makes subtitles the best method for creating a useful and practical word frequency list. This Spanish to English frequency dictionary can roughly be divided in three parts.• 2.500 Spanish words in ranked by general frequency • Frequency ranking by part of speech (E.G, the most used adjectives, nouns, verbs, etc) • 2.500 Spanish words in alphabetical order Spanish pronunciation can be tricky. To help pronounce Spanish words correctly, we added phonetic transcriptions of Spanish words. The phonetic spelling done with the International Phonetic Alphabet.Summary The Spanish Frequency Dictionary – Essential Vocabulary gives you a practical word list to learn Spanish vocabulary. Study the most used words to rapidly gain a base vocabulary in Spanish. These high frequency words are a great tool for beginners and intermediate students.The frequency dictionary can be used as a stand-alone tool, or in combination with any other language learning program, app or book. This book roughly covers CEFR vocabulary ratings from A1 (absolute beginner) to B1 (somewhat proficient).Invest this book, and invest in yourself. You will amaze yourself, your friends and your family by how fast you’re progressing in your journey of speaking Spanish.

Around the World in Eighty Days/ La Vuelta al Mundo en Ochenta DiasThe timeless classic " Around the World in Eighty Days " by Jules Verne has captivated audiences worldwide for over 100 years. Set in 1872, tells the story of an English gentleman and his servant, who take on a wager to travel around the globe in 80 days. Mind you, this was a lot more difficult back in 1872. This Dual Language BookThis version of the story has been accommodated for learners of Spanish. We have aligned the original English translation of the story side-by-side with the original Spanish translation, "/ La Vuelta al Mundo en Ochenta Dias " by Vicente Guimerá. This book is paragraph aligned.The English version is printed on the left half of the page, and the Spanish version on the right half of the page.This will allow you to get the reading practice you need in Spanish and quickly get answers when you can’t seem to figure out the corresponding word or phrase..Because the English and Spanish text are next to each other, you will save a lot of time and frustration by not having to reach for the dictionary to look up the translation of a word. As a result, you’ll have a smoother reading experience."/ La Vuelta al Mundo en Ochenta Dias " is about 65.000 words long. The story is written out of just 3973 different lemma´s (a lemma is the dictionary form of a word), making it a great book for intermediate to advanced language learners.To further help you with learning Spanish, we added two Spanish to English dictionaries in the back of the book, made specifically for this story. Frequency DictionaryOne dictionary is based on word frequency. We analyzed the Spanish version and listed all the words by how often they are used. Study the most common words, and see how far you can come without resorting to the translation.You can also find an alphabetical learner´s dictionary in the back, which is helpful for looking up the meaning of a word rather than relying on how it’s translated in context. Alphabetical DictionaryIf you encounter a Spanish word you don´t know, and you can't deduce it's meaning through context or require extra clarification, flip towards the back of the book where you can look it up alphabetically.Plus, you may find yourself wondering: What is the correct pronunciation of this word in Spanish? That is why we included IPA phonetic transcriptions of Spanish words in our alphabetical dictionary. Bilingual BooksA tried and tested method, bilingual books, also known as parallel text books or dual language books, have been used to help language learners just like you for hundreds of years.There are several benefits to be gained by reading bilingual books. In short:You will naturally broaden your vocabulary by learning from context.Your overall language skills will improve: you will become a better reader, writer, listener, and speaker.You will be more motivated to read. With the translation nearby, reading foreign text becomes much easier when you don't have to waste time to look up unknown words.You can read anytime, anywhere, and on your own schedule. You can learn a lot from reading books in your target language. You can benefit from a book’s message and equally from its language. In other words, a book can improve your way of life and your language learning at the same time.By sitting down and reading, you’re going to get yourself farther, faster. Invest in yourself now, and get this book.

Featuring an engaging mix of illustration and photography, this fun English and Spanish book takes parents and children through the five senses an introduces a wide vocabulary of different things that may be seen, smelled, tasted, heard, or felt. Visits to the farm and the fair at the end allow readers to name all the things they can experience using their senses. This is a colorful way to explain how we explore, learn and enjoy the world around us. A pronunciation guide is included on the final pages. Written by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza and illustrated by Laura Merer. Big Books are perfect for group reading. Extend the learning with before reading, during and after reading suggestions for each Big Book title. Activities to develop the concept further are also included. Creators of Award-Winning Dual Language Products: The English-Spanish Foundations Series is a prized group of products specially designed to reflect the joy, spontaneity, and energy of infants and toddlers. These bright, colorful and engaging products were created by the principals of me+mi publishing, Gladys Rosa-Mendoza and Mark Wesley, award-winning publishers and the parents of bilingual children, who saw a need for high quality dual language books. They have been creating books for major US publishers for over 20 years and have been honored with numerous awards for design and development of educational books. Other Products in the English and Spanish Foundation Series include: Board Books: • The Alphabet • Numbers 1 2 3 • Colors and Shapes • My Family and I • Opposites • The Weather • What time is it? • My body • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Fruits and Vegetables • I Can! • When I Am • Animals at the Farm • Cars, Trucks and Planes • My Clothes • Lupe Lupita, Where Are You? • It s My Birthday! • My House • I Live Here! • Lola (Paperback) • Let s go to the zoo! • My Senses • I Take Care of Myself! • My School • Who lives in the sea? • My Week Big Books: • My Family and I • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Lupe Lupita, Where Are You? • When I Am • My House • My body • I Can! • Animals at the Farm • I Live Here! • My Senses • I Take Care of Myself! • My Week • Who lives in the sea? Audio Books on CD: • My Family • My Body • I Can! • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Animals at the Farm Storybooks: • I, sailor • I, farmer • I, ballerina • I, astronaut • Lola

This cheerful English and Spanish book takes children through an array of daily self-care routines they can proudly accomplish on their own. Detailed illustrations burst with color, making everyday tasks such as washing one s hands look like great fun! An appealing way to teach children solid habits for health, hygiene, and safety that will not only ensure healthy, happy minds and bodies today but also serve them well throughout their lives. A pronunciation guide is included in the back of the book. Written by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza and illustrated by Luciana Navarro Powell. Big Books are perfect for group reading. Extend the learning with before reading, during and after reading suggestions for each Big Book title. Activities to develop the concept further are also included. Creators of Award-Winning Dual Language Products: The English-Spanish Foundations Series is a prized group of products specially designed to reflect the joy, spontaneity, and energy of infants and toddlers. These bright, colorful and engaging products were created by the principals of me+mi publishing, Gladys Rosa-Mendoza and Mark Wesley, award-winning publishers and the parents of bilingual children, who saw a need for high quality dual language books. They have been creating books for major US publishers for over 20 years and have been honored with numerous awards for design and development of educational books. Other Products in the English and Spanish Foundation Series include: Board Books: • The Alphabet • Numbers 1 2 3 • Colors and Shapes • My Family and I • Opposites • The Weather • What time is it? • My body • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Fruits and Vegetables • I Can! • When I Am • Animals at the Farm • Cars, Trucks and Planes • My Clothes • Lupe Lupita, Where Are You? • It s My Birthday! • My House • I Live Here! • Lola (Paperback) • Let s go to the zoo! • My Senses • I Take Care of Myself! • My School • Who lives in the sea? • My Week Big Books: • My Family and I • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Lupe Lupita, Where Are You? • When I Am • My House • My body • I Can! • Animals at the Farm • I Live Here! • My Senses • I Take Care of Myself! • My Week • Who lives in the sea? Audio Books on CD: • My Family • My Body • I Can! • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Animals at the Farm Storybooks: • I, sailor • I, farmer • I, ballerina • I, astronaut • Lola

The vibrant animals of the deep sea are all here, rendered in gorgeous watercolor illustrations and ready for exploration! Put on your scuba mask and dive into this English and Spanish book that educates as it captivates, introducing the best-known residents of the sea (fish, dolphins, whales, and sharks) as well as more exotic and rare ocean creatures. Can you name all of the beautiful sea life swimming together at book s end? An English-Spanish pronunciation reference is included to help children master these fun names. Written by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza and illustrated by Sharron O Neil. Big Books are perfect for group reading. Extend the learning with before reading, during and after reading suggestions for each Big Book title. Activities to develop the concept further are also included. Creators of Award-Winning Dual Language Products: The English-Spanish Foundations Series is a prized group of products specially designed to reflect the joy, spontaneity, and energy of infants and toddlers. These bright, colorful and engaging products were created by the principals of me+mi publishing, Gladys Rosa-Mendoza and Mark Wesley, award-winning publishers and the parents of bilingual children, who saw a need for high quality dual language books. They have been creating books for major US publishers for over 20 years and have been honored with numerous awards for design and development of educational books. Other Products in the English and Spanish Foundation Series include: Board Books: • The Alphabet • Numbers 1 2 3 • Colors and Shapes • My Family and I • Opposites • The Weather • What time is it? • My body • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Fruits and Vegetables • I Can! • When I Am • Animals at the Farm • Cars, Trucks and Planes • My Clothes • Lupe Lupita, Where Are You? • It s My Birthday! • My House • I Live Here! • Lola (Paperback) • Let s go to the zoo! • My Senses • I Take Care of Myself! • My School • Who lives in the sea? • My Week Big Books: • My Family and I • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Lupe Lupita, Where Are You? • When I Am • My House • My body • I Can! • Animals at the Farm • I Live Here! • My Senses • I Take Care of Myself! • My Week • Who lives in the sea? Audio Books on CD: • My Family • My Body • I Can! • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Animals at the Farm Storybooks: • I, sailor • I, farmer • I, ballerina • I, astronaut • Lola

So much can happen in a week! Join Mom, Dad, and children as they visit a different neighborhood locale every day of the week. This delightful English and Spanish book not only teaches the days of the week and the passing of time but also reinforces counting, the activities unique to the library, the bakery and, most importantly, the joy of family time spent together. Illustrations are so detailed, children are bound to notice something new on every visit! A pronunciation guide is included. Written by Gladys Rosa-Mendoza, edited by Milliana Wesley, and illustrated by Peter Grosshauser. Big Books are perfect for group reading. Extend the learning with before reading, during and after reading suggestions for each Big Book title. Activities to develop the concept further are also included. Creators of Award-Winning Dual Language Products: The English-Spanish Foundations Series is a prized group of products specially designed to reflect the joy, spontaneity, and energy of infants and toddlers. These bright, colorful and engaging products were created by the principals of me+mi publishing, Gladys Rosa-Mendoza and Mark Wesley, award-winning publishers and the parents of bilingual children, who saw a need for high quality dual language books. They have been creating books for major US publishers for over 20 years and have been honored with numerous awards for design and development of educational books. Other Products in the English and Spanish Foundation Series include: Board Books: • The Alphabet • Numbers 1 2 3 • Colors and Shapes • My Family and I • Opposites • The Weather • What time is it? • My body • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Fruits and Vegetables • I Can! • When I Am • Animals at the Farm • Cars, Trucks and Planes • My Clothes • Lupe Lupita, Where Are You? • It s My Birthday! • My House • I Live Here! • Lola (Paperback) • Let s go to the zoo! • My Senses • I Take Care of Myself! • My School • Who lives in the sea? • My Week Big Books: • My Family and I • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Lupe Lupita, Where Are You? • When I Am • My House • My body • I Can! • Animals at the Farm • I Live Here! • My Senses • I Take Care of Myself! • My Week • Who lives in the sea? Audio Books on CD: • My Family • My Body • I Can! • Jobs Around My Neighborhood • Animals at the Farm Storybooks: • I, sailor • I, farmer • I, ballerina • I, astronaut • Lola