Marcado diferencial de objeto y semántica verbal en español

Sonido y sentido lifts the learning of Spanish pronunciation for American English-speaking students to a new level, with support of an accompanying CD. Written in Spanish by a native speaker who is a leading figure in the field of Spanish phonology, this introduction to Spanish phonetics and phonology will improve both the pronunciation and understanding of spoken Spanish by demonstrating the specific ways in which the sound pattern of Spanish differs from English. Notable in that it explains the why of pronunciation with specific information on how the sounds of Spanish are organized--it...

Pascual Duarte, campesino extremeño hijo de un alcohólico, nos cuenta su vida mientras espera su propia ejecución en la celda de los condenados a muerte. Víctima de una inexorable fatalidad, Pascual Duarte es un ser primitivo y elemental dominado por la violencia, única respuesta que conoce a la traición y al engaño. Pero esa siniestra apariencia no es más que la máscara que oculta su incapacidad para luchar contra la maldad de los demás y la desvalida impotencia que alberga en el fondo de su alma. La familia de Pascual Duarte ha ganado con los años fuerza y dramatismo y su...

El cine documental is an innovative intermediate/advanced textbook that provides students with the tools needed to communicate accurately and appropriately in Spanish. Learning is centered on cultural themes related to thought-provoking documentaries from around the Spanish-speaking world. Through the culturally rich and linguistically authentic medium of documentary film, El cine documental provides the experience of listening to many varieties of authentic speech in context, and stimulates conversation and critical thinking by immersing students in the target cultures. Organized to provide...

Offers additional practice of grammar and vocabulary. Answer Keys are provided so students can monitor their progress.