Exploring the Spanish Language - An Introduction to Its Structures and Varieties

Exploring the Spanish Language is a practical introduction to the structures and varieties of Spanish.
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.
Features of this new edition include:
updated samples that introduce the varieties of modern Spanish, its main registers and styles


a greater percentage of samples from Latin America


systematic treatment of the traditional parts of speech, discourse markers, fillers and exclamations


updated sections on word order and social media to reflect recent research


discussion questions and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, making it an ideal foundation for further study


Using Spanish data to introduce basic concepts of modern linguistics, Exploring the Spanish Language is the ideal textbook for undergraduate students of Spanish who have no prior linguistic background.

List of contents

The Sounds of Spanish. ?Spanish Words and their Structure. ?Spanish Sentences and their Structure. ?Themes in Form and Meaning. Regional and social variation.?

About the author

Christopher J. Pountain is Emeritus Professor of Spanish Linguistics at Queen Mary, University of London, UK.

Summary

Exploring the Spanish Language is a practical introduction to the structures and varieties of Spanish.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Pountain, Christopher J. Pountain, Pountain Christopher J.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.09.2016
• EAN: 9781138837751
• ISBN: 978-1-138-83775-1
• No. of pages: 330
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General, Spanish, Language teaching & learning material & coursework, Language: reference and general, Language teaching and learning material and coursework