Introducción a la Lingüística Hispánica

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

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 ...

Classic poems for young people is a careful selection of the most representative and wonderful compositions that have been recited among lovers. In this book are the verses that have moved generations. Its purpose is to provide the Spanish-speaking public with a wealth of beauty and reflections on love, death and hope, for as long as love exists, the promise of life will be renewed, and while hope exists, illusion will be kept alive. These are the greatest gifts that humanity has and Classic Poems for young people pay tribute once again.

The compact dictionary of choice for home, school, or office Developed by the highly experienced lexicographers at Harrap, Harrap’s Spanish and English Dictionary contains more than 115,000 references and 170,000 translations, including hundreds of new terms and phrases. Ideal for intermediate-level learners, this easy-to-use reference provides wide coverage of Latin American and Peninsular Spanish. Harrap’s Spanish and English Dictionary features: Hundreds of new words and expressions, including Internet terms such as browser (navegador) and newsgroup (groupo de noticias), as well as...

Learning Spanish can be a difficult process but ¡Vívelo! makes it easier by offering a fresh approach. It emphasizes what readers know and can readily do with the language. The book includes activities that are designed to encourage readers to make cultural comparisons and connections. These activities, such as signature searches, information gap and jigsaw, are incorporated throughout the chapters to encourage a better comprehension of meaning with a purpose. ¡Vívelo! also offers metacognitive strategies to facilitate processing of advanced structures. The heavy emphasis on content and...

Adaptación ilustrada del cuento clásico de Andersen, en dos idiomas (español y japonés), con audiolibros y videos en línea en español (castellano y columbiano) y japonés, así como dibujos para imprimir y colorear.), con audiolibros y videos en español (castellano y columbiano) y «Los cisnes salvajes» de Hans Christian Andersen de buena razón es uno de los cuentos más leídos del mundo. De forma atemporal enfoca temas del drama humano: miedo, valentía, amor, traición, separación y reencuentro. Esta edición es un libro cariñosamente ilustrado que relata el cuento de hadas de...