Using Spanish Vocabulary

by R. E. Batchelor, Miguel Ángel San José

Overview

Providing a comprehensive reference for all levels of undergraduate Spanish courses, this text offers broad coverage of vocabulary relating to social, commercial and political environments, as well as exposure to commonly encountered technical vocabulary. Accompanying exercises are designed to promote precision and awareness of nuance and register; develop good dictionary usage and encourage effective learning. The book includes Iberian as well as Latin American vocabulary, clearly identifying differences between the two.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521008624
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/07/2003
Edition description:	Bilingual
Pages:	706
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.37(h) x 1.73(d)

About the Author

R.E. Batchelor is an experienced teacher of Spanish and the author of numerous books in this and related fields, including Using Spanish (with C. Pountain 1992), Using Spanish Synonyms (1994), Using French, 3rd edition (2000), and Using French Synonyms (with M. Offord, 1993). He has also published numerous articles of literary, philosophical and historical interest.

Miguel A. San José is Deputy Head Teacher at the Instituto de Educacíon Secundaria 'La Merced' in Valladolid, Spain. He is also a national examiner in various subjects. He has studied in a number of fields and his rich and varied background has inspired his published writings, short stories and poetry.

Table of Contents

1. El ser humano/The human being; 2. La personalidad humana/The human personality; 3. Los alimentos, las bebidas y la ropa/Food, drink and clothes; 4. La salud/health; 5. La familia y la casa/Family and home; 6. La ciudad/City life; 7. La sociedad civil y religiosa/Social and religious life; 8. La vida del campo/Life in the countryside; 9. El tiempo (duración) y cálculos/Time and calculations; 10. (1) La Naturaleza y el universo/Nature and the universe; 10. (2) La ecología y energiá/Ecology and energy (exercises only); 11. La vida económica/Economic life 1; 12. La vida económica/Economic life 2; 13. Transporte/Transportation; 14. Ocio (esparcimiento M) y turismo/Leisure and tourism; 15. Educación/Education; 16. Letras y ciencias/Arts and sciences; 17. Bellas artes y artes plásticas/Fine arts and plastic arts; 18. La geografía y la historia/Geography and history; 19. La política/Politics; 20. La guerra y la paz/War and peace.

Editorial Reviews

'With a systematic approach, no one could fail to improve their awareness of Spanish vocabulary. But this is also a fascinating book for learners at any level beyond the basics to dip into or browse.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

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