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Yates, Jean. Perfect Phrases in Spanish For Household Maintenance and Childcare. McGraw-Hill, 2008.

Perfect Phrases in Spanish For Household Maintenance and Childcare

Authors: Jean Yates

Published:  April 2008

eISBN: 9780071642262 0071642269 | ISBN: 9780071494762
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  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Spanish Basics
  • Greetings
  • Pleasantries
  • Family and Friends
  • The “Magic” Words
  • Telling Present Time and Using Numbers 1–12
  • Indicating Work Hours
  • Talking to More than One Person at a Time
  • Days of the Week
  • Months of the Year and Using Numbers 1–31
  • Talking About the Weather
  • Interviewing an Employee
  • Asking for References
  • Hiring an Employee
  • Scheduling
  • Discussing Salary and Using Numbers 40+
  • Rates of Payment
  • Discussing Pay Periods
  • Discussing Taxes
  • Showing Appreciation for Good Work
  • Clearing Up Confusion
  • Terminating an Employee
  • Basic Questions and Answers
  • Yes-or-No Questions
  • Information Questions
  • Chapter 2 Establishing Basic Policies
  • Introducing Your Home
  • Your Employee’s Transportation
  • Entering and Leaving Your Home
  • Paying Your Employee
  • Emergencies
  • Meals
  • Taking Breaks
  • The Employee’s Friends and Family
  • Entertainment While Working
  • Equipment and Supplies
  • Chapter 3 General Cleaning Instructions
  • Rooms in the House
  • Establishing Priorities
  • Straightening the House
  • Places to Put Things
  • Giving Instructions
  • What Not to Do
  • Pests
  • Chapter 4 Specific Projects Around the House
  • The Kitchen
  • Kitchen Appliances and Equipment
  • Giving Instructions
  • Cleaning Products and Equipment
  • The Garbage Disposer
  • The Dishwasher
  • Cleaning the Oven
  • Safety Precautions with Small Appliances
  • Danger Spots in the Kitchen
  • The Bathroom
  • Bathroom Chores
  • Cleaning Products and Equipment
  • The Living Room
  • Straightening and Rearranging
  • Things to Remove
  • Things to Clean
  • Cleaning Methods
  • Cleaning Equipment
  • Cleaning Products
  • The Dining Room
  • Dining Room Furniture
  • Dining Room Chores
  • The Bedrooms
  • Bedroom Furniture
  • Bedroom Chores
  • Closets and Clothing
  • Types of Clothing
  • Colors
  • Putting Things Away
  • The Laundry Room
  • The Washing Machine
  • Special Care Instructions
  • The Dryer
  • Ironing Instructions
  • The Home Office
  • Office Furniture and Equipment
  • Cleaning the Home Office
  • Chapter 5 Child Care
  • Important Guidelines
  • Establishing Priorities
  • Emergencies
  • Safety
  • Discipline
  • Caring for Babies
  • Feeding and Changing Diapers
  • Taking the Baby Out
  • Bathing and Putting the Baby to Bed
  • Caring for Toddlers and Older Children
  • Preparing Meals
  • Bathing and Getting Children Dressed
  • Playtime
  • Putting Children to Bed
  • Appendix: Numbers
  • English-Spanish Glossary
  • Glosario español-inglés