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 ...

Identidades offers a content-rich communicative presentation for students entering Intermediate Spanish - meeting you where you are and moving you realistically to higher proficiency levels. Drawing on skills students have developed in other course areas, Identidades further develops these abilities by taking a process-oriented methodology to skill building. Rich in cultural content, Identidades helps you draw parallels between your own identity and the cultural identities of the Spanish-speaking world. This Books á la Carte Plus Edition is an unbound, three-hole punched version of the...

Una alimentación equilibrada es fundamental para poder disfrutar de una vida saludable. Actualmente existe abundante información acerca de cómo alimentarse adecuadamente. Sin embargo, desde hace tiempo se echaba de menos un libro que abordara el tema de la nutrición como un apoyo efectivo de los tratamientos alternativos diseñados para curar distintas enfermedades. Esta obra cumple cabalmente este propósito y constituye una guía indispensable para que las personas puedan desarrollar hábitos alimentarios saludables. Esta versión en idioma español proporciona información fundamental...

A Spanish-English, English-Spanish dictionary containing over 600,000 entries, which provides usage examples, grammar sections, and conjugation tables for regular and irregular English verbs.

Quick Minds is an exciting six-level course for young learners in Spain that enhances your students' thinking skills, sharpening their memory while improving their language skills. The Activity Book mirrors the content of the Pupil's Book. It practises the core vocabulary and grammar and consolidates skills development, with a variety of exercise types: reading, matching and colouring, puzzles, etc. 'Do that!' sections provide opportunities for speaking, while the Review and Culture sections provide extra listening practice and 'Get it right!' pages cover problem areas for Spanish speakers....