Essential Spanish for Social Services (Living Language Complete Courses)

Essential Spanish for Social Services for:
Social Services Providers
Public Assistance Case Managers
Substance Abuse, STD/AIDS, and Mental Health Counselors
Child Welfare Case Workers

Ready to use on the job, Essential Spanish for Social Services is indispensable for anyone working with Spanish-speaking clients. With the easy pronunciation guide you'll be able to speak Spanish immediately. Clearly organized by situation, the book covers more than 2,500 essential words and phrases.

Phrasebook format makes it easy to find the right words and phrases.
Phonetic transcriptions help you pronounce Spanish correctly.
Culture notes address sensitive issues.
Brief grammar and vocabulary notes help you communicate better.
Two-way glossary and grammar summary are great for reference.

Essential Spanish for Social Services includes many common situations, such as filling out an assessment, providing counseling, explaining HIV and STD testing and prevention, establishing eligibility for government programs, dealing with addiction, and investigating cases of sexual abuse or domestic violence.

Also Available: Essential Spanish for Social Services book/cassette package, which includes this manual, along with two cassettes and a quick reference guide.