Congreso Internacional Sobre Lenguas Neolatinas en la Comunicación Especializada

Impartial, modern, and friendly, this book introduces readers to the civilization and culture of Latin America-- from the most obscure beginnings to the present--and at the same time provides them with opportunities to improve their listening, speaking and writing skills. Comprehensive and chronological in approach, it offers well-researched coverage that goes beyond historical facts to include aspects of modern interest, sociology, economy, politics, philosophy, literature, arts, and communication. It covers the traditions in all of Spanish America--"Mesoamerica" and the Caribbean, as well...

After years of living with uncertainty, first with his mother and then in foster care, J.P.'s life is finally becoming more predictable, routine and even comfortable. Now that he is living with his father, his stepmother and his two half-sisters, J.P. finally has the opportunity to learn more about himself. As a fan of professional wrestling that he views on TV, he decides to pursue that sport at his new school. What he is not nearly as keen on is the idea of studying, mostly because it's hard for him. Nevertheless, he resolves to do well enough to ensure eligibility for participation on the...

English in Action, Fourth Year, es una crestomatía del inglés culto, a un nivel de Proficiency, para los que ya hablan y dominan el idioma pero que necesitan ese empujón oral y escrito que les dé soltura y confianza. Contiene 36 temas diferentes con ejemplos del inglés literario, científico, periodístico, familiar, etc. Vocabularios traducidos al castellano. Añade gran variedad de frases idiomáticas y argóticas. Notas gramaticales sobre cuestiones importantes del idioma inglés que deben saberse a estas alturas. Ejercicios prácticos orales y escritos y traducciones directas e...

A comprehensive and accessible introduction to Spanish linguistics, complete with exercises that help students master concepts in the text.