Phrase books are little gems for language learners. They include practical words and phrases made for use by travelers of foreign countries. In order to make the most of a Spanish phrase book in your language learning adventures, it’s best to pretend your traveling to a foreign country, creating situations that require the use of your phrase book. For example, asking an extremely attractive woman where the bathroom is before you have an accident too embarrassing to explain while dining with the locals. And then having that accident. Err, that’s just an idea anyway. Never happened to me.
There are many Spanish phrase books, and if you have a specific travel destination, choose a phrase book that is specific to the area in which you wish to travel. For general language learning use, I recommend The Everything Spanish Phrase Book: A Quick Reference for Any Situation. It will get you through your most wonderful fantasy travels as you make your way to the top in the country of your choice with Spanish or Latin American lovers on the side. Or you know, whatever your fantasies may be.
Other phrase books I’ve come across with good reviews can be found on the Spanish Resources page, and be sure to check out the complete list of recommended Spanish resources available on the Spanish Language page.
