Learn Real Spanish A1–A2: Vocabulary in Real Life

About this book

Knowing a word is not the same as using it. Vocabulary in Real Life teaches A1–A2 Spanish words the way people really use them: in chunks like hacer una cita and pedir la cuenta, inside real texts such as a group chat, a menu, a station notice or an email to a school.

Every chapter shows which words go together and which English look-alikes to avoid.

The A1 and A2 labels follow the CEFR as a guide. The books do not give official CEFR, DELE or SIELE results.

What you’ll learn

• 24 everyday topics, from greetings and food to work, travel and your plans
• About 20 words and chunks per chapter, each first met in a real text
• Word partners and families, so one word leads you to the next
• False friends and the words that change between Mexico, Spain and other countries
• 240 exercises, every one answered, plus a Word finder of more than 480 entries

Who it’s for

Beginners who know some Spanish but can’t find the words, Core Course readers who want more vocabulary practice, and tutors who need ready-made lessons by topic.