Modern Spanish Grammar: A Practical Guide (Modern Grammars) - Softcover

Pountain, Christopher; Kattan-Ibarra, Juan; Pountain, Christopher J.; Kattán-Ibarra, Juan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415098467 ISBN 13: 9780415098465

Publisher: Routledge, 1997

Synopsis

Announcing an innovative practical reference grammar, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. This is the ideal reference grammar for intermediate and advanced learners at advanced secondary level and above.

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Synopsis

Modern Spanish Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Spanish, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. The Grammar is divided into two parts. The shorter section covers traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives. The larger section is carefully organized around language functions and notions such as: * giving and seeking information * putting actions into context * expressing likes, dislikes and preferences * comparing objects and actions. All grammar points and functions are richly illustrated and information is provided on register and relevant cultural background. Written by experienced teachers and academics, the Grammar has a strong emphasis on contemporary usage. Particular attention is paid to indexing and cross-referencing across the two sections. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Spanish at all levels, from elementary to advanced. It will prove invaluable to those with little experience of formal grammar, as no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of terms is provided.

The book will also be useful to teachers seeking back-up to functional syllabuses, and to designers of Spanish courses.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415098467
• ISBN 13: 9780415098465
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 496