Basic Spanish: A Grammar and Workbook

by Arnaiz; Carmen

• ISBN13: 9780415355018
• ISBN10: 041535501X
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2005-12-12
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Basic Spanish: A Grammar and Workbookcomprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume. This workbook presents 20 individual grammar points in realistic contexts, providing a grammatical approach which will allow students not already familiar with these terms to become accustomed to their use. Each chapter is included on a graded basis beginning with the simpler aspects of Spanish grammar and proceeding to the more complex points. Grammar points are followed by examples and exercises selected to reinforce mastery of the topic. Basic Spanishprovides an ideal introduction to the language, with insights into the Spanish-speaking peoples and their related cultures. For use in the classroom, or for the independent learner, this workbook enables readers to express themselves in a wide variety of situations. Features include: Authentic reading texts to encourage an understanding of Spain and Spanish Speaking countries. Reference to Latin Americanusage where appropriate full exercise answer key glossary of grammatical terms Basic Spanishis the ideal reference and practice book for beginners and also for students with some knowledge of the language.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
Pronunciation	ix
Stress	xi
Nouns and articles	1	(8)
Numbers, times and dates	9	(10)
Subject pronouns and present tense of regular verbs	19	(10)
Present tense of some common irregular verbs	29	(8)
Interrogatives	37	(8)
Negatives	45	(6)
Adjectives and adverbs	51	(10)
ser and estar	61	(8)
Demonstratives	69	(6)
Comparatives and superlatives	75	(6)
Object pronouns	81	(10)
gustar	91	(6)
Radical changing verbs	97	(6)
Reflexive verbs	103	(6)
Present continuous tense	109	(6)
Possessives	115	(6)
The preterite tense	121	(8)
The imperfect tense	129	(8)
Perfect and pluperfect tenses	137	(6)
The future tense	143	(4)
Key to exercises	147	(16)
Glossary of grammatical terms	163	(4)
Index	167