Oplang Method: Spanish Level 1 (Audio eBook Enhanced Edition)

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...

Seminar paper del año 2011 en eltema Romanística - Español, literatura, cultura general, Nota: 2,3, Universität Trier (Romanistik), Idioma: Español, Resumen: Este trabajo pretende dar una idea del desarrollo histórico del español. En particular, se examinará la creación de un área de idioma español en la región del Río de la Plata y su ulterior desarrollo en la Argentina, el Uruguay y el Paraguay. Si se quiere tratar estas áreas lingüísticas, es insuperable llamar la atención sobre el problema de la superposición de las fronteras nacionales, tribales y lingüísticas. Las...

[This] is a high-intermediate to advanced-level reader that invites students to link their study of Spanish with the many professional opportunities in other disciplines and to explore in particular the fields of communications, social services, business, education, health professions, law, tourism, computer applications, and engineering. The reading selections in [this book] profile people, work environments, and key issues associated with a wide variety of occupations in the United States and in the Spanish-speaking world. [This book] aims to expand [students'] appreciation of the Spanish...

This intensive course is expressly designed to lead the adult beginner to a comprehensive knowledge of Spanish. The course gives balanced attention to the four key language skills: the development of listening comprehension and speaking skills is supported by quality audio materials recorded by native speakers, while answer keys support written work and grammar-acquisition exercises, and facilitate independent study. Authentic written materials develop important receptive skills and encourage the transition to independent reading. - Based on a style of Spanish easily understood by most...