Practical Spanish for the Working Lawman

Por Gary L. Ermoian

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• Idioma: Español
• Editorial: Xlibris US
• Fecha de lanzamiento: 25 may 2011
• ISBN: 9781462867608

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Practical Spanish

For The

Working Lawman

Gary L. Ermoian

Copyright © 2011 by Gary L. Ermoian.

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Contents

Preface

Introduction

Lesson I

Lesson II

Lesson III

Lesson IV

Miranda Warnings

Waivers

Lesson V

Lesson VI

Lesson VII

Chemical Test Admonition

Lesson VIII

Addressing Unruly Crowds Order to Disperse

Lesson IX

Lesson X

Lesson XI

Lesson XII

Lesson XIII

Lesson XIV

Lesson XV

Lesson XVI

Lesson XVII

Lesson XVIII

Lesson XIX

Lesson XX

Note To Students

Modismos y Expresiones

Spanish-English Dictionary

English-Spanish Dictionary

Vulgarismos (Vulgarisms)

Verb Table

Verb Table Guide

Quick Reference

PREFACE

Practical Spanish for the Working Lawman is designed as a reference not only for the law enforcement professional but also for all individuals who work within the law enforcement and legal community.

Practical Spanish for the Working Lawman is structured not only as an individual reference but also as a classroom course.

Practical Spanish for the Working Lawman is divided into twenty lessons, ideally devised with the instruction of one lesson per day.

Practical Spanish for the Working Lawman contains reading and pronunciation practice, basic grammar, conjunction of verbs, common and useful phrases and interrogatory questions, legal forms, a table of frequently used verbs conjugated into the most commonly used tenses, and a handy dictionary.

The basic Spanish grammar contained within this book will supply the professional with the basic knowledge of how the Spanish language is structured. This, coupled with the table of conjugated verbs and the dictionary, will allow the professional to continue studying and using his or her Spanish long after the course is completed. Practical Spanish for the Working Lawman is designed to work as a guide to assist the professional in the continuing use of Spanish.

INTRODUCTION

In California, as in many states in the United States, there is a large and growing population of Spanish-speaking individuals.

The law enforcement professional and individuals employed within the legal community face the public most often and in a wide variety of situations. Being able to communicate with the populace is a key asset. If this communication is hindered because of a language barrier, it makes an already-difficult job even more distressing. That is why this PRACTICAL guide has been created, specifically with the law enforcement professional in mind.

As a former law enforcement officer and as an investigator working daily for the last thirty-one years in the legal community, I understand and am familiar with the problems law enforcement professionals have while attempting to communicate with Spanish-speaking individuals, especially when the professional is not at all familiar with the Spanish language.

I have compiled this program after many years of experience and education in the Spanish language. This experience consists not only of using Spanish in my personal life but also of putting it to use in the field as a peace officer and investigator and also of using it in the classroom teaching other law enforcement professionals.

I sincerely hope that Practical Spanish for the Working Lawman provides each reader with useful and practical information to assist with their professional career.

LESSON I

Spanish is pronounced just as it is written. That is why it is important that you start off on the right foot by learning how to pronounce the Spanish alphabet correctly. Here is the Spanish alphabet. To assist you in the correct pronunciation, included to the right of each letter is the English phonetic pronunciation.

Here are the vowels. Again to the right of each vowel is the English phonetic pronunciation:

Vocales                 Vowels

Now let us try a pronunciation drill. Below we have the vowels again. Below each vowel, there is a pair of letters with the same vowel sounds. It is important that you open your mouth when you pronounce. Remember there is only one vowel sound per pair.

Subject Pronouns

Tú and vosotros are used in addressing relatives, friends, or young children. You will most likely never use the vosotros form.

The Spanish world is not only very formal (as you can see with tú and