En Busca de la Verdad

Each book comes with a companion CD which includes (American) pronunciation of the most frequently used words and phrases from the text. Perfect as a classroom supplement or self-study tool. Appropriate for all ages and levels of study. Exercises at the end of each chapter. Many words are nearly the same as their English counterparts due to their common Latin origin. The only difference is the word ending. For example, you can translate most English words ending in 'ant' (such as 'arrogant').

Hemos definido e identificado las lenguas usko-mediterráneas. Las lenguas vivas actuales pertenecientes al grupo son el vasco, las caucásicas (checheno, armenio, georgiano, etc) y el bereber, muy modificado por la influencia árabe. Existen, además, lenguas muertas del mismo grupo: el etrusco, el ibérico-tartésico, el guanche, el lineal A cretense, el egipcio antiguo-jeroglífico, y otras de Oriente Próximo (hitita, eblita, elamita y sumerio). El idioma etrusco, como su cultura, fue base del latín y la cultura romana. Las palabras presuntamente de origen latino que se encuentran en...

* Approach reflects a belief in the value of discourse analysis, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics in the fields of second language acquisition and applied linguistics. * Goal is to train teachers to teach the Spanish language as a communicative system rather than as a set of grammatical rules--therefore it includes relevant information on Spanish pragmatics and sociolinguistics. * Written entirely in Spanish. * Each chapter includes review questions and exercises. * CD-ROM integrates samples of the course material so that the readers can see and hear native speaker examples of aspects of...

Broadens vocabulary base. Adds even more grammar skills. Enriches conversational abilities. The Fastest Way to Learn a Language, Guaranteed! Easy to use while driving, walking, working around the home. Available in three levels -- beginning through advanced. Recorded by professional native speakers. Unique format allows for recall and repetition. Includes Listening Guide(s) with recorded text and grammar notes. Focus is on communication!