Spanish Grammar in Context - Softcover

Kattan-Ibarra, Juan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071419314 ISBN 13: 9780071419314

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2003

Synopsis

An exciting new series that teaches students how to use 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’s actually used by native speakers and writers. Designed for intermediate and advanced students, the books in this series put foreign grammar into context for students 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. Students get to build vocabularies while honing grammar skills.

Throughout, elements of grammar that are especially difficult for English speakers are highlighted.

A debate on genetic engineering, a discussion of the impact of new immigration laws on Hispanic communities in the United States, an interview with Placid Domingo... these are just a few of the authentic sources on which learners hone their command of Spanish grammar in Spanish Grammar in Context.

About this title

About the Author

Juan Kattán-Ibarra is the author of numerous Spanish language instruction books and other learning materials.

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

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071419314
• ISBN 13: 9780071419314
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256