Exploring the Spanish Language: An introduction to its structures and varieties

Exploring the Spanish Language is a practical introduction to the structures and varieties of Spanish.

This new edition provides updated samples that introduce the varieties of modern Spanish, its main registers and styles, including a greater percentage from Latin America.

Written specifically with English-speaking learners of Spanish in mind, readers will find a good deal of practical help in developing skills such as pronunciation and the appropriate use of register. No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed and a glossary of technical terms, in conjunction with exercises and activities, helps to reinforce key points.

Exploring the Spanish Language is ideal for students taking courses on Spanish language and linguistics and provides an ideal foundation for research of the Spanish speaking world.

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Exploring the Spanish Language: An introduction to its structures and varieties

Exploring the Spanish Language is a practical introduction to the structures and varieties of Spanish.

This new edition provides updated samples that introduce the varieties of modern Spanish, its main registers and styles, including a greater percentage from Latin America.

Written specifically with English-speaking learners of Spanish in mind, readers will find a good deal of practical help in developing skills such as pronunciation and the appropriate use of register. No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed and a glossary of technical terms, in conjunction with exercises and activities, helps to reinforce key points.

Exploring the Spanish Language is ideal for students taking courses on Spanish language and linguistics and provides an ideal foundation for research of the Spanish speaking world.

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Exploring the Spanish Language: An introduction to its structures and varieties

Exploring the Spanish Language: An introduction to its structures and varieties

by Christopher J. Pountain
Exploring the Spanish Language: An introduction to its structures and varieties

Exploring the Spanish Language: An introduction to its structures and varieties

by Christopher J. Pountain

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Exploring the Spanish Language is a practical introduction to the structures and varieties of Spanish.

This new edition provides updated samples that introduce the varieties of modern Spanish, its main registers and styles, including a greater percentage from Latin America.

Written specifically with English-speaking learners of Spanish in mind, readers will find a good deal of practical help in developing skills such as pronunciation and the appropriate use of register. No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed and a glossary of technical terms, in conjunction with exercises and activities, helps to reinforce key points.

Exploring the Spanish Language is ideal for students taking courses on Spanish language and linguistics and provides an ideal foundation for research of the Spanish speaking world.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781317562870
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 10/04/2016
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 346
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Christopher J. Pountain is Emeritus Professor of Spanish Linguistics at Queen Mary, University of London, UK.

Table of Contents

The Sounds of Spanish. ?Spanish Words and their Structure. ?Spanish Sentences and their Structure. ?Themes in Form and Meaning. Regional and social variation.?
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