Author: Avigail Vicente
Publisher: Vic Languages
ISBN: 9781888762150
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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The purpose of this book is to provide a step-by-step complete and detailed description of the rules that govern both the stress--oral emphasis placed on certain syllables in speech-- and the written accent marks-- graphic marks written on certain vowels-- in Spanish. The explanations are presented in English and accompanied by multiple examples in Spanish. When appropriate, differences between Spanish and English are presented. Each section is followed by exercises for practice. The last section of the book contains a list of the Spanish words used in the examples and exercises throughout the book. The book is intended for Spanish learners at the intermediate level of proficiency and above who wish to master the use of accents in writing, and for Spanish instructors who present this aspect of the language in their classes. Readers who want to delve deeper into the issues will find additional details and subtleties in the boxes named "For More."
Author: Avigail Azoulay-Vicente
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781888762013
Category : Spanish language
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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Author: Tom Mathews, Ph.D.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781491261408
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 104
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This is the best explanation available for accent marks in Spanish; it falls elegantly between a brief introduction and an exhaustive compendium. My webpage on the use of accent marks in Spanish has for years been at or near the top of any "Google" search on the topic and I'm pleased that my explanation has been of use to teachers and students. Recently, I have received several requests for a version in print and I have sensed a need for some limited practice exercises. There are a number of short lessons on accent marks on the internet and most every Spanish textbook has a few pages on the topic at the end of an early chapter, but by and large none of these include enough detail or examples to make expert users of students. At the opposite extreme, the most recent Ortografia de la lengua espanola (2010) published by the Real Academia devotes a full 87 pages of small print to the subject. The goal in this volume is to be thorough but not overwhelming or pedantic. I aim to provide an explanation that is appropriate for students of Spanish with limited background in linguistics and to provide exercises of progressive difficulty (with answers) so that these same students can become adept, if not expert, at using accent marks in their writing.
Author: Judy Hochberg
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1474227937
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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¿Por qué? 101 Questions about Spanish is for anyone who wants to understand how Spanish really works. Standard textbooks and grammars describe the "what" of Spanish - its vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and pronunciation - but ¿Por qué? explains the "why". Judy Hochberg draws on linguistic principles, Hispanic culture, and language history to answer questions such as: Why are so many Spanish verbs irregular? - Why does Spanish have different ways to say "you"? - Why is h silent? - Why doesn't Spanish use apostrophes? - Why does Castilian Spanish have the th sound? Packed with information, guidance, and links to further research, ¿Por qué? is an accessible study guide that is suitable for Spanish students, instructors, native speakers, and the general reader. It is a valuable supplementary text for serious students of Spanish at all levels, from beginning to advanced. ¿Por qué? also covers topics usually left to specialized books, including the evolution of Spanish, how children and adults learn Spanish, and the status of languages that co-exist with Spanish, from Catalan to Spanish sign language to the indigenous languages of Latin America.
Author: Benny Lewis
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062282700
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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Benny Lewis, who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World is a new blueprint for fast language learning. Lewis argues that you don't need a great memory or "the language gene" to learn a language quickly, and debunks a number of long-held beliefs, such as adults not being as good of language learners as children.
Author: M. S.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781976903755
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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"Rules of Accent Marks in Spanish" is for students of Spanish whatever their level because there are explanations in English and Spanish. You will learn how to place the accent marks in the right spot the accentuation rules and their exceptions, the rules to pronounce correctly. You will find exercises to practice and their solutions. With this book you will learn effortlessly and in a fun way thanks to its conceptual schemes and quick guides.In this book you will find: -What is a "tilde" (accent mark)? What is the difference between "tilde" and accent? -How words are pronounced -Why are accentuation rules important? -How are words formed? -Diphthongs, tripthongs and hiatus. -How separate a word into syllables -Tonic syllable -Types of words according to the possition of the tonic syllable -When are agudas words accented? (Basic rules of accentuation-I) -When are llanas words accented? (Basic rules of accetuation-II) -When are esdrújulas words accented? (Basic rules of accetuation-III) -When are sobresdrújulas words accented? (Basic rules of accetuation-IV) -Diacritic accent mark (tilde) -Accent mark in the diphthongs -Accent mark (tilde) in the tripthongs -Accent mark (tilde) in the hiatus -Accent mark (tilde) in foreign words and expressions -Accent mark (tilde) in the abbreviations, acronyms and symbolsThe books "Learn Spanish Collection", to which this book belongs, is a series of books developed to learn, improve and practice both Spanish grammar and spelling.In this volume "Rules of Spanish accentuation" we teach you step by step how to place the accent marks in the right spot. Through simple bilingual explanations, in English and Spanish, of the accentuation rules and their exceptions, you will learn how to correctly place the accents in the words.At the end of each topic we propose exercises to help you practice what you have learned. The solutions to all the exercises are at the end of this book and we recommend that you only look at them once you have put yourself to the test. With this book you will learn effortlessly and in a fun way thanks to its conceptual schemes and reminders.We would like to recommend that, in addition to knowing and using the rules and their exceptions, you should practice reading frequently. When you read you are seeing the words and, at the same time, your mind keeps the correct forms without much effort. It is also very useful to write, since through writing you put yourself to the test and it is a good way to see what your doubts are when it comes to practicing the accentuation rules.Los libros "Learn Spanish Collection" son una serie de libros desarrollada para aprender, mejorar y practicar tanto la gramática como la ortografía española. En este volumen "Reglas de acentuación en español" te enseñamos paso a paso a colocar bien las tildes. Mediante sencillas explicaciones bilingües, en inglés y en español, de las reglas de acentuación y sus excepciones, aprenderás a colocar correctamente las tildes en las palabras.Al final de cada tema proponemos ejercicios para que afiances lo aprendido. Las soluciones a todos los ejercicios están al final de este libro y te recomendamos que solo las mires una vez te hayas puesto a prueba. Con este libro aprenderás sin esfuerzo y de manera divertida gracias a sus esquemas conceptuales y recordatorios.Nos gustaría recomendarte que, además de conocer y utilizar las reglas y sus excepciones, practiques la lectura con frecuencia. Al leer estás viendo las palabras y, al mismo tiempo, tu mente guarda las formas correctas sin mucho esfuerzo. También es muy útil escribir, ya que mediante la escritura te pones a prueba y es una buena manera de ver cuáles son tus dudas a la hora de practicar las reglas de acentuación.En todo lo que hagas para aprender a colocar las tildes nos gustaría darte un consejo: hazlo con ilusión y confianza, mira el aprendizaje como un regalo, que lo es.
Author: Brandon Simpson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780981646602
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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Why does this word have an accent? When do I use ser and estar? Why por and not para? I don't understand the difference between the imperfect and the preterit. The subjunctive? I give up! Do these questions sound familiar to you? If they do, you have the right book. I had the same exact questions when I was studying Spanish. Now, I know them well enough to explain in this book. I have to admit that I don't always know the reason why I use one form instead of another; I learned a lot just from reading and listening to spoken Spanish.
Author: Rosina Lippi-Green
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136597298
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 484
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Since its initial publication, English with an Accent has provoked debate and controversy within classrooms through its in-depth scrutiny of American attitudes towards language. Rosina Lippi-Green discusses the ways in which discrimination based on accent functions to support and perpetuate social structures and unequal power relations. This second edition has been reorganized and revised to include: new dedicated chapters on Latino English and Asian American English discussion questions, further reading, and suggested classroom exercises, updated examples from the classroom, the judicial system, the media, and corporate culture a discussion of the long-term implications of the Ebonics debate a brand-new companion website with a glossary of key terms and links to audio, video, and images relevant to the each chapter's content. English with an Accent is essential reading for students with interests in attitudes and discrimination towards language.
Author: R. E. Batchelor
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521728751
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 574
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A Reference Grammar of Spanish is a comprehensive handbook on the structure of the Spanish language. Keeping technical terminology to a minimum, it provides a detailed yet clear point of reference on all the intricacies of Spanish grammar, covering word order, parts of speech, verb use, syntax, gender, number, alphabet, and pronunciation. Accompanied by a wealth of carefully chosen examples, it looks at Spanish in Iberia, the USA, Mexico, and Argentina, and demonstrates the differences between these varieties. It is designed specifically with English-speaking learners in mind, and contains useful tools such as a glossary of terms, an index, and a detailed examination of different registers of the language. Clearly structured and systematically organised, this volume is set to become the standard guide to the grammar of contemporary Spanish, and will be an invaluable resource for teachers and students, as well as a practical supplement to textbooks and classroom study.
Author: Margarita Madrigal
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307754871
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 514
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Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.
