Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, particularly owing to the large number of people speaking Spanish in Latin America. The Latin American countries where Spanish is the predominant language are: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panana, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela.

• two-way dictionary; dialect variations; slang; grammar specific to Latin American usage
• usage and vocabulary differences from country to country identified
• conversation topics such as sport, current issues and romance
• attractive illustrations and two-colour throughout
• specific needs include business, health, gay and travelling with children