Manual De Gramatica Y Ortograffa Para Hispanos (Spanish Edition) - Softcover

Frances, Maria Elena; Benitez, Ruben

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131401319 ISBN 13: 9780131401310

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2003

Synopsis

Unlike other Spanish language books on the market, this guide does not emphasize culture, but rather is designed for those readers who have proficiency in oral Spanish yet need to master the proper grammar and the written language.Manual de gramática y ortografía para hispanos will improve the user's grasp of Spanish in all aspects: oral expression, writing, and reading ability.The book is organized into three-part chapters: 1) Gramática (grammar and exercises); 2) Ortografía (spelling rules), and III) Lengua y cultura (reading and composition.) Grammar explanations are written simply and clearly, and a collection of readings allow readers to relate to many aspects of the hispanic history and life. For bilingual readers who need to master reading, spelling, and writing in Spanish.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Manual de gramatica y ortografia para hispanos was written for those students who speak Spanish at home and have some proficiency in oral Spanish, yet have not plastered the written language and related Orammatical usage. The gradual and simple ways in` which grammar and spelling rules are presented serve the linguistic and language needs of heritage speakers.

Highlights:

• Emphasis is placed on those aspects of the language that are typically ignored or misunderstood by heritage speakers.
• Appropriate and well-developed exercises allow students to immediately apply the rules learned in class in their everyday speaking.
• Three-part chapter organization includes: 1) gramatica (grammar and exercises); 2) ortografia (spelling rules); and 3) lengua y cultura (reading and composition).
• Attention is given to two kinds of spelling problems: Those caused by English interference and those that are typical spelling problems for heritage speakers.
• Each chapter presents a legend or short story with accessible vocabulary for students at this level, followed by several sets of comprehensive exercises.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN 10: 0131401319
• ISBN 13: 9780131401310
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288