Whether you want to take up Spanish from scratch or brush up on your existing skills, this practical, easy–to–follow guide is for you! Inside you′ll find helpful lessons, cultural facts, handy references and much more, including a Spanish–English mini–dictionary and common verb lists. Learn how to use your skills in a variety of everyday contexts, and discover common expressions, important holidays and phrases that′ll make you sound fluent. Complete with an audio CD that allows you to hear actual Spanish conversations by native Spanish speakers, Spanish For Dummies is your one–way ticket to speaking mainland Spanish with confidence.