Liven Up Your Latin American Spanish
Learn Real Latin American Spanish — Idioms, Expressions & Everyday Conversations
Book + Audio CD Set
Price: $29.95 (Internet special: $16.95)
Transform the way you speak Spanish with this lively, easy-to-use guide to real Latin American Spanish idioms and expressions. If you want to sound natural in conversation — not like a textbook — this book is for you.
Across Latin America, native speakers rely on colorful idioms, regional expressions, and conversational phrases that rarely appear in traditional textbooks. With this book and audio CD, you’ll learn the expressions people actually use — helping you understand native speakers and communicate confidently in everyday situations.
Whether you're learning Spanish for travel, business, dating, school, or personal enrichment, this book gives you the tools to sound more natural, fluent, and culturally aware.
What You’ll Learn
- 401 idioms and expressions used across Latin America
- Everyday dialogues covering travel, dating, work, sports, and daily life
- 25 practice exercises to reinforce accuracy and confidence
- Audio CD with native speakers from four Latin American countries
- Original cartoons to make idioms easy to remember
Prefer Digital or Audio Learning?
You can also get Liven Up Your Latin American Spanish on Kindle or Audible. Choose the format that fits your learning style.
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Who Is This Book For?
- Intermediate and advanced Spanish learners
- Travelers preparing for trips to Latin America
- Professionals working with Latin American colleagues or clients
- Self-study learners who want natural, conversational Spanish
- Students who want to understand native speakers more easily
- Anyone who wants to use Spanish idioms with confidence
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book for beginners?
Best for intermediate and advanced learners, but motivated beginners can still benefit from the dialogues and audio.
Why do I need idioms to sound conversational?
Native speakers rely heavily on idioms. Without them, your Spanish may sound overly formal or textbook-like.
Does the audio use Latin American accents?
Yes — the audio features native speakers from four Latin American countries.
Is this book good for self-study?
Absolutely. The lessons, explanations, dialogues, and exercises are designed for independent learning.
Is this useful for everyday conversations?
Very — you'll learn expressions used in restaurants, travel, dating, social situations, and the workplace.
