Product Description

This is a guide to Spanish usage for those who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it focuses on those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English speakers. It fully illustrates the differences between the Spanish of Spain and Latin America, and looks in detail at register variation. Complete with a full word index, this clear and easy-to-consult text guides students through the richness and diversity of this major world language. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to take a fuller account of Latin-American (particularly Mexican) usage. The vocabulary sections have been significantly expanded, and now include examples which contextualize each word or expression. The presentation of many sections has been improved to make reference even easier than before, and some completely new material has been added on semi-technical vocabulary and Anglicisms.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #374548 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 502 pages

About the Author
Christopher J. Pountain is Professor of Spanish Linguistics at Queen Mary, University of London.

Ronald E. Batchelor has now retired from the University of Nottingham, where he taught French and Spanish for 40 years.

Customer Reviews

Contents ok, not great value for money
This book is ok, has some very useful sections and some which seem like a waste of time. That said, after reading it twice, i do feel like i've picked up information and taken it on board, so it must be doing something right. For £25 though, its fairly expensive. Not great, but ok.