Spanish Grammar in Context Second Edition - Softcover

Kattan Ibarra, Juan; Howkins, Angela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071602690 ISBN 13: 9780071602693

Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

Improve your Spanish language skills with authentic texts

The best way to bring the grammar of a language to life is by experiencing it in context, as it is actually used by native speakers and writers. Designed for the intermediate and advanced student, Spanish Grammar in Context puts Spanish grammar into context for you with an array of engaging texts, including newspaper articles, song lyrics, literary texts, and even transcriptions from TV talk shows.

Each chapter focuses on a specific element of grammar. A short text is followed by an explanation of the relevant grammar and several exercises. Exercises center on specific topics and stress everyday words and expressions. You get to build your vocabulary while honing grammar skills.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Learn to use Spanish grammar like a native speaker

The best way to bring the grammar of a language to life is by experiencing it in context, as it is actually used by native speakers and writers. Spanish Grammar in Context presents authentic texts from newspapers and magazines from across the Spanish-speaking world and uses them as the starting point for the illustration and explanation of key areas of Spanish grammar, particularly those that cause difficulties for English speakers.

Each chapter covers a different grammatical concept using:

• Lively texts that capture your interest, including articles on efforts to preserve the Amazon rainforest, the dangers of Internet addiction, and an interview with film director Pedro Almodóvar
• Clear explanations of the grammar points you encounter in the text example
• Exercises for you to practice key points and build your vocabulary
• A key to the exercises so you can check your progress

Whether you are an intermediate or an advanced student of Spanish, you'll find Spanish Grammar in Context invaluable for individual or classroom learning.

Includes sources from around the Spanish-speaking world, such as

• El País
• El Universal
• Prima
• Tribuna
• Quo
• Expansíon
• El Mundo de Catalunya
• Blanco y Negro
• Diario 16
• Tiempo
• El Mercurio
• El Metropolitano
• El País Semanal
• Cambio 16
• La Tercera
• La Nacíon
• Presencia
• Buena Salud

About the Author:

Juan Kattán-Ibarra is an experienced and widely published author of many Spanish-language learning titles.

Angela Howkins is a lecturer in Spanish at Dundee College, Scotland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0071602690
• ISBN 13: 9780071602693
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 270