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This is a guide to Spanish usage for those who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar that cause the most difficulty for English speakers. It takes full account of the differences between European and Latin American Spanish, as well as focusing on questions of style and register that are all too often ignored. Clear, readable and easy to consult, it guides the user through the richness and diversity of this increasingly important world language.
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Using Spanish is a guide to Spanish usage for those who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. In this new edition, the vocabulary sections have been significantly expanded, the presentation of many sections has been improved to make reference even easier than before, and some completely new material has been added on semi-technical vocabulary and Anglicisms. Complete with a full word index, this clear and easy-to-consult text guides students through the richness and diversity of this major world language.
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Christopher J. Pountain is Professor of Spanish Linguistics at Queen Mary, University of London.
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