Introducción a la Lingüística Hispánica

This accessible textbook provides a clear introduction to the sounds of Spanish. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, it explains from scratch the fundamentals of phonetics (the study of speech sounds) and phonology (the study of sound systems) and describes in detail the phonetic and phonological characteristics of Spanish as it is spoken in both Spain and Latin America. Topics covered include consonants, vowels, acoustics, stress, syllables, intonation, and aspects of variation within Spanish. Clear comparisons are made between the sounds of Spanish and those of English, and students ...

Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, this accessible textbook provides a clear introduction to the sounds of Spanish.

A fast-moving international thriller set in Scandinavia, London, and southern Africa. A politician nearly dies in Stockholm, and secret agent Monika Lundgren chases the would-be killer. As she races across the world she meets a strange football team, a rock musician, and a madman with dreams of world power.

Finally, I am at home, and I feel very happy. = Finalmente, estoy en casa, y me siento muy feliz. ¿Comprendes estas primeras palabras en inglés? ¡Si tu puedes! ¡Esto es inglés fácil! ¿Por qué? Porque lo lees usando una nueva técnica: lectura bilingüe (texto paralelo). ¿Cómo funciona? Es simple: la lectura bilingüe funciona al leer dos versiones del mismo libro o texto al mismo tiempo. Una versión está en el idioma que desea aprender (en este caso, lo ayudaremos a aprender inglés) y la otra versión está en su idioma nativo o en otro idioma con el que se sienta cómodo: aquí...

The Tesoros (Treasures) program is an exciting and innovative first year media-based Spanish program that addresses the increased faculty interest in and need for media-based products in beginning Spanish programs. The Tesoros product is one in which the entire course content is delivered completely on CD-ROM through an engaging, mystery-based story that motivates students to learn the language in a medium that is captivating, pedagogically sound, and fun. A full range of print materials (including a textbook and workbook/lab manual) is available to accompany the CD-ROM.

"Coleccion de lecturas faciles para estudiantes de E/LE en seis niveles de dificultad. Contienen notas explicativas, referencias socioculturales y ejercicios."