Exploring the Spanish Language
An introduction to its structures and varieties
2nd Edition
Published on 4. October 2016
346 pages
978-1-317-56288-7 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring the Spanish Language is a practical introduction to the structures and varieties of Spanish.
This new edition provides updated samples that introduce the varieties of modern Spanish, its main registers and styles, including a greater percentage from Latin America.
Written specifically with English-speaking learners of Spanish in mind, readers will find a good deal of practical help in developing skills such as pronunciation and the appropriate use of register. No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed and a glossary of technical terms, in conjunction with exercises and activities, helps to reinforce key points.
Exploring the Spanish Language is ideal for students taking courses on Spanish language and linguistics and provides an ideal foundation for research of the Spanish speaking world.
This new edition provides updated samples that introduce the varieties of modern Spanish, its main registers and styles, including a greater percentage from Latin America.
Written specifically with English-speaking learners of Spanish in mind, readers will find a good deal of practical help in developing skills such as pronunciation and the appropriate use of register. No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed and a glossary of technical terms, in conjunction with exercises and activities, helps to reinforce key points.
Exploring the Spanish Language is ideal for students taking courses on Spanish language and linguistics and provides an ideal foundation for research of the Spanish speaking world.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
File size
15,05 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-317-56288-7 (9781317562887)
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Christopher J. Pountain
Exploring the Spanish Language
An introduction to its structures and varieties
Book
09/2016
2nd Edition
Routledge
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Christopher J. Pountain
Exploring the Spanish Language
An introduction to its structures and varieties
Book
09/2016
2nd Edition
Routledge
€62.30
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Person
Christopher J. Pountain is Emeritus Professor of Spanish Linguistics at Queen Mary, University of London, UK.
Content
The Sounds of Spanish. ?Spanish Words and their Structure. ?Spanish Sentences and their Structure. ?Themes in Form and Meaning. Regional and social variation.?
