A Brief History of the Spanish Language

A Brief History of the Spanish Language

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  • Author: David A. Pharies
  • Publisher: University of Chicago Press
  • ISBN: 022613413X
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 282

“As in the first edition, Pharies debunks—in an engaging manner—a number of ‘linguistic myths’ about Spanish orthography, pronunciation, and grammar.” —Choice Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading introduction to the history of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. Moving from the language’s Latin roots to its present-day forms, this concise book offers readers insights into the origin and evolution of Spanish, the historical and cultural changes that shaped it, and its spread around the world. A Brief History of the Spanish Language focuses on the most important aspects of the development of the Spanish language, eschewing technical jargon in favor of straightforward explanations. Along the way, it answers many of the common questions that puzzle native speakers and non-native speakers alike, such as: Why do some regions use tú while others use vos? How did the th sound develop in Castilian? And why is it la mesa but el agua? David A. Pharies, a world-renowned expert on the history and development of Spanish, has updated this edition with new research on all aspects of the evolution of Spanish and current demographic information. This book is perfect for anyone with a basic understanding of Spanish and a desire to further explore its roots. It also provides an ideal foundation for further study in any area of historical Spanish linguistics and early Spanish literature. A Brief History of the Spanish Language is a grand journey of discovery, revealing in a beautifully compact format the fascinating story of the language in both Spain and Spanish America.


A History of the Spanish Language

A History of the Spanish Language

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  • Author: Ralph John Penny
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 9780521011846
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : es
  • Pages : 422

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Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish

Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish

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  • Author: Margarita Madrigal
  • Publisher: Crown
  • ISBN: 0385410956
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 514

Learn the basics of the Spanish language with this easy-to-use 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 effeciveness 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 with to build their language skills.


Language Together English for Kids Set One

Language Together English for Kids Set One

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  • Author: Germaine Choe
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9780997124002
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
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First Spanish Reader

First Spanish Reader

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  • Author: Angel Flores
  • Publisher: Courier Corporation
  • ISBN: 048611998X
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 191

Delightful stories, other material based on works of Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Ricardo Palma, other noted writers. Complete faithful English translations on facing pages. Exercises.


Basic Spanish for Orientation and Mobility

Basic Spanish for Orientation and Mobility

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  • Author: Brenda J. Naimy
  • Publisher: AFB Press
  • ISBN: 9780891286516
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 223

Professionals providing services to people who are visually impaired work with individuals from broadly diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural groups. Many speak languages other than English. Basic Spanish for Orientation and Mobility is a new user-friendly, valuable tool for communicating O&M instruction to students who primarily speak Spanish. This handy and comprehensive manual provides O&M lessons broken down step-by-step and displayed side-by-side in English and Spanish. It also includes phrases and O&M terminology needed to convey instruction, and easy-to-read vocabulary lists


An American Language

An American Language

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  • Author: Rosina Lozano
  • Publisher: Univ of California Press
  • ISBN: 0520969588
  • Category : History
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 376

An American Language is a tour de force that revolutionizes our understanding of U.S. history. It reveals the origins of Spanish as a language binding residents of the Southwest to the politics and culture of an expanding nation in the 1840s. As the West increasingly integrated into the United States over the following century, struggles over power, identity, and citizenship transformed the place of the Spanish language in the nation. An American Language is a history that reimagines what it means to be an American—with profound implications for our own time.


The Spanish Language in the United States

The Spanish Language in the United States

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  • Author: José Cobas
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1000531104
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 195

The Spanish Language in the United States addresses the rootedness of Spanish in the United States, its racialization, and Spanish speakers’ resistance against racialization. This novel approach challenges the "foreigner" status of Spanish and shows that racialization victims do not take their oppression meekly. It traces the rootedness of Spanish since the 1500s, when the Spanish empire began the settlement of the new land, till today, when 39 million U.S. Latinos speak Spanish at home. Authors show how whites categorize Spanish speaking in ways that denigrate the non-standard language habits of Spanish speakers—including in schools—highlighting ways of overcoming racism.


Complete Spanish

Complete Spanish

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  • Author: Juan Kattán-Ibarra
  • Publisher: Hodder Education
  • ISBN: 9780340867167
  • Category : Spanish language
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 343

This course in Spanish is designed for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Spanish with confidence. Aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it can also be used by anyone wanting to brush up existing knowledge or refresh rusty language skills for a holiday or business trip.


Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners

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  • Author: Olly Richards
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • ISBN: 1473683262
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 240

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners will make learning Spanish easy and enjoyable.