Practising Spanish Grammar: A Workbook (Practising Grammar Workbooks) (Spanish Edition) - Softcover

De Carlos, Teresa; Pountain, Christopher

9780340662236: Practising Spanish Grammar: A Workbook (Practising Grammar Workbooks) (Spanish Edition)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340662239 ISBN 13: 9780340662236

Publisher: Routledge, 2000

'Practising Spanish Grammar' offers a comprehensive set of varied exercises for developing a greater practical awareness of the language. It is designed as a companion volume to the widely acclaimed 'New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish' by John Butt and Carmen Benjamin. It can also be used on its own by anyone wishing to improve their proficiency in Spanish. Giving attention to both Peninsular and Latin American varieties of the language, the workbook includes examples of authentic Spanish from journalistic and literary extracts, and from colloquial usage. The exercises are graded according to difficulty as follows: level 1 - basic drills for revision of essential points; level 2 - intermediate exercises covering standard usage; level 3 - advanced assignments and work on non-standard usage. A key to the exercises is provided making this workbook suitable for self-assessment as well as classroom use.

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From the Back Cover:

Take your Spanish skills to the next level of proficiency

As an intermediate or advanced learner, you are confident in your Spanish abilities but you want to sharpen your grammar dexterity. Practicing Spanish Grammar allows you to strengthen your knowledge of these key language structures.

This creative workbook is ideal for self-study and review. It offers a comprehensive selection of exercises covering all the major aspects of Spanish grammar, from determining word gender to constructing negative sentences.

Practicing Spanish Grammar lets you

Build and challenge your Spanish skills with three levels of exercises--from basic to advanced
Pick up grammar points naturally through engaging miniprojects
Understand how the language is spoken in Spain and Latin America by reading excerpts of authentic texts, such as newspapers, novels, and business literature

About the Author:

Christopher Pountain is a professor of Spanish linguistics at the University of London, United Kingdom.

Teresa de Carlos and Angela Howkins are lecturers in Spanish at the university level.

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