Gente de Cervantes

Este es un libro de historias más que de historia que recorre en zigzag los dos últimos siglos que nos han tocado vivir: doscientos años de España, de sus gentes y de sus lenguas. Este libro va destinado a defender una evidencia: la difusión de la lengua española en la España moderna no es obra de unos reyes con peluca, y de unos dictadores con gorra de plato, empeñados en que todos habláramos igual. El fenómeno se debe, esencialmente, a algo más simple: la necesidad y el interés de los españoles por entenderse. Va destinado también a hacer humanas y, como tales, ridículas y...

Turns grammar review into a fun, culturally enriching experience by placing it in a realistic meaningful context. This is achieved through the inclusion of brief readings, lots of realia and photos, and profiles of famous Hispanics. Self-contained chapters allow instructors to cover material in whatever order they prefer. Crystal clear grammatical explanations are immediately applied in dialogues and prose. English is used to help clarify more difficult points. Direction lines and exercises are written entirely in Spanish. Unique "Escenas" illustrate vocabulary and provide a springboard for...

FAIRY TALE & FANTASY Join Alice as she follows the white rabbit into the amazing world of Wonderland, where anything can happen! Watch Alice change size, meet the Mad Hatter and his friend, the March Hare, talk to the smiling Cheshire cat, play a game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts, witness the strangest trial ever and enjoy never-ending adventures in the land of dreams! Dossiers: Oxford, A Great Invention: Photography, Victorian Sports

Grammar review, grammar and vocabulary practice activities, listening comprehension, and writing activities.

Perfect for beginning students of Spanish, this affordable anthology is filled with 41 delightful stories and proverbs based on works of Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Ricardo Palma, and other noted writers. Complete and faithful English translations are featured on the facing pages of the Spanish text. Exercises are also included.