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Essential Irish Grammar: Teach Yourself
by Éamonn Ó'DónaillEssential Irish Grammar will help you get more out of your study of Irish. Essential Irish Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to Irish grammar. You don't need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential Irish Grammar is structured so that you can look up language forms according to what you want to say, even if you don't know the grammatical term for them. If you already know some grammar, then you can use the 'reference grammar' section at the back of the book to look up the points you need.The course consists of 20 units illustrating the various uses to which the language can be put, for example, giving instructions or talking about the recent past. The more traditional reference grammar deals with grammatical structures, such as the imperative or the perfect tense. All grammatical terms are explained in the glossary at the back of the book. Each unit contains exercises for you to practise what you have learnt and there is a key at the back of the book for you to check your answers. The new page design in this edition means that the book is even easier to use and the main headings are in English so that you can find your way around the book quickly. This edition contains a 'taking it further' section which will direct you to further sources of real Irish. Essential Irish Grammar will help you to understand and manipulate Irish grammar with confidence because:- you need no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology to use it;- the approach is accessible and supportive;- the examples are clear and in context;- exercises help you practise every point.Now in a brand new edition with new, easy-to-follow page design and interactive on-line features:NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.END-OF-UNIT SUMMARIES AND ONLINE TESTSSummaries and tests to help you keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Irish.
Essential Italian Grammar: Essential Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar)
by Olga RagusaIn this very useful manual, Dr. Ragusa has presented all the Italian really needed in everyday life and contemporary situations, without devoting space to the intricacies of literary, archaic, and poetic forms that you are not likely to need.It is remarkable how readily Italian grammar lends itself to this form of essential grammar, for within this book Miss Ragusa has presented her material with such clarity that you will probably remember most of what you have read after a single reading. Among the unusual features of this presentation are an extremely clear statement of the complex pronoun situation, an easily followed analysis of the various verb tenses and moods, and a most useful discussion of the many verb idioms that are so important in Italian.All the major aspects of Italian grammar are presented in logical, developmental order: vocabulary, vocabulary building, word order, turning negative sentences into positive and vice versa, forming questions, nouns, articles, prepositions, adjectives, adverbs, verbs, verbal idioms, and whatever else is necessary to a knowledge of essential Italian. An appendix contains clear definitions of all the grammatical terms used in the book.Essential Italian Grammar is not a simplified grammar, not an abridged grammar, but a selected grammar for adult use, with emphasis upon explanation rather than rote memory, and with inclusion of much phrase material for examples. It can be used as a supplement to a course, as an introduction, or as a refresher for those who have already studied Italian.
Essential Italian Verbs: Teach Yourself
by Maria BonacinaIs this the right course for me?Essential Italian Verbs is the course for you if you need help with your study of Italian. This fully revised edition of our best-selling course now comes with free downloadable audio support containing hints on how to learn verbs effectively.The aim of this book is to help you improve your command of Italian by focusing on one aspect of language learning that invariably causes difficulties - verbs and the way they behave. Whether you are a complete beginner or a relatively advanced learner, you can consult the book when you need to know the form of a verb quickly. The introductory section gives you a complete overview of Italian verbs and how they work in the various tenses. This book also contains:- full coverage of the main tenses for 200 frequently used Italian verbs arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference- examples of the verbs in everyday use, with colloquial expressions and words sharing the same origin- an Italian-English verb list of approximately 3000 verbs with details of the patterns they follow- an English-Italian verb list giving the most frequently used English verbs in Italian with details of the patterns they follow- free downloadable audio support with hints on how to learn verbsEssential Italian includes:Chapter 1: What is a verb?Chapter 2: I, you, he, she, it...: personChapter 3: Past, present, future...: tenseChapter 4: Regular and irregular verbsChapter 5: Formation and use of tensesChapter 6: Indicative, conditional subjunctive, imperative...: moodChapter 7: The active and passive voicesChapter 8: Transitive and intransitive verbsChapter 9: Impersonal verbs and constructionsChapter 10: Impersonal verbs and constructionsChapter 11: The impersonal si and the passive siChapter 12: Model verbsChapter 13: Verbs not related to timeChapter 14: Verb-noun collocationsLearn effortlessly with a new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features:Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Useful vocabularyEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.Online testsTests to help you keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Italy.
Essential Italian Verbs: Teach Yourself
by Maria BonacinaIs this the right course for me?Essential Italian Verbs is the course for you if you need help with your study of Italian. This fully revised edition of our best-selling course now comes with free downloadable audio support containing hints on how to learn verbs effectively.The aim of this book is to help you improve your command of Italian by focusing on one aspect of language learning that invariably causes difficulties - verbs and the way they behave. Whether you are a complete beginner or a relatively advanced learner, you can consult the book when you need to know the form of a verb quickly. The introductory section gives you a complete overview of Italian verbs and how they work in the various tenses. This book also contains:- full coverage of the main tenses for 200 frequently used Italian verbs arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference- examples of the verbs in everyday use, with colloquial expressions and words sharing the same origin- an Italian-English verb list of approximately 3000 verbs with details of the patterns they follow- an English-Italian verb list giving the most frequently used English verbs in Italian with details of the patterns they follow- free downloadable audio support with hints on how to learn verbsEssential Italian includes:Chapter 1: What is a verb?Chapter 2: I, you, he, she, it...: personChapter 3: Past, present, future...: tenseChapter 4: Regular and irregular verbsChapter 5: Formation and use of tensesChapter 6: Indicative, conditional subjunctive, imperative...: moodChapter 7: The active and passive voicesChapter 8: Transitive and intransitive verbsChapter 9: Impersonal verbs and constructionsChapter 10: Impersonal verbs and constructionsChapter 11: The impersonal si and the passive siChapter 12: Model verbsChapter 13: Verbs not related to timeChapter 14: Verb-noun collocationsLearn effortlessly with a new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features:Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Useful vocabularyEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.Online testsTests to help you keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Italy.
Essential Italian Vocabulary: Teach Yourself
by Mike ZolloEssential Italian Vocabulary is the course for you if you need help with your study of Italian. This fully revised edition of our best-selling course now comes with free downloadable audio support containing hints on how to learn vocabulary effectively. Unlike a phrasebook or a dictionary, Essential Italian Vocabulary will take your existing knowledge and build on it systematically and organically, so that you will increase your vocabulary and at the same time expand your range of expression.
Essential Italian Vocabulary: Teach Yourself
by Mike ZolloEssential Italian Vocabulary is the course for you if you need help with your study of Italian. This fully revised edition of our best-selling course now comes with free downloadable audio support containing hints on how to learn vocabulary effectively. Unlike a phrasebook or a dictionary, Essential Italian Vocabulary will take your existing knowledge and build on it systematically and organically, so that you will increase your vocabulary and at the same time expand your range of expression.
Essential Japanese
by Periplus EditorsA concise Japanese phrase book and guide to Japanese language, Essential Japanese contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Japanese.Essential Japanese is a great first introduction and phrasebook for the Japanese language. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Japan or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Japanese!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as a Japanese phrasebook or as a Japanese to English Dictionary / English to Japanese Dictionary. All words and phrases are also written in Japanese Kanji and Kana (hiragana and katakana). A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Japanese without the need to say a word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Japanese again and again when visiting Japan and working or interacting with Japanese speakersIn this book you will find:Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday useA glossary of over 200 terms and expressionsLatest Japanese vocabulary and Japanese phrases for smart phones, social media and moreJapanese characters (kana and kanji) as well as Latin script (romanji)
Essential Japanese Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar)
by E. F. BleilerAlthough not a member of the Indo-European language family, Japanese is not too difficult grammatically for an English speaker. It is astonishingly regular in its formations -- exceptions and irregularities can usually be numbered on one's fingers -- and once the student masters a few conventions of linguistic classifications of experience, he will find that he can express most of his wants.This is the first Japanese grammar written for the adult with a limited objective in studying Japanese: to express oneself orally with reasonable accuracy; to understand simple material addressed to oneself; and to be able to analyze, understand, and enlarge material in a phrase approach.The author has limited this book to modern colloquial Japanese, and does not overburden the student with literary language, rarely used alternate forms, unnecessary abrupt forms, causatives and direct conditionals, and similar forms that might be required for a full knowledge of the written language. On the other hand, this book is not simplified Japanese, nor baby Japanese, nor kitchen Japanese. It is the full idiomatic language, with thorough treatments of the material you really need: the noun, pronoun, adjective, demonstrative words, adverb, verb, negative forms, Chinese forms, courtesy and honorific forms, idiomatic constructions, word order, relationship of ideas, syntax, etc.Emphasis has been placed upon clarity of exposition, so that the English-speaking reader can understand what is really happening in Japanese, even if he has never studied any foreign language before. For this reason, explanation rather than brute memory work is stressed, examples are given for all constructions, and both word-for-word and free translations are given, to acquaint the reader with thought processes. Hints are given on avoiding difficult constructions. Japanese is presented in the Romaji transliteration, which can be read at sight. Characters are not used.
Essential Japanese Grammar
by Eriko Sato Masahiro TanimoriEssential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable reference for students of Japanese at all levels.Long the standard in education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. It is an essential handbook for self-study or for the classroom and should be a valued resource for years to come.Essential Japanese Grammar presents a number of unique features. First, grammatical terminology has been kept to a minimum so that extensive prior knowledge of grammar is not required. Second, abundant example sentences written in Japanese characters (kana and kanji) followed by romanji and English translations. Third, the authors have tried to reveal aspects of grammar that may not be found in comparable grammar books.This book contains:parts of speechsentence constructionsconjugations formsspeech styles and tonesaccentuation rulesessential words and functional elementsan appendix for referencing and cross-referencing Japanese words
Essential Japanese Grammar
by Masahiro Tanimori Eriko SatoEssential Japanese Grammar is an indispensable reference for students of Japanese at all levels.Long the standard in education, it provides clear, jargon-free explanations of how Japanese grammar works and offers hundreds of example sentences. It is an essential handbook for self-study or for the classroom and should be a valued resource for years to come.Essential Japanese Grammar presents a number of unique features. First, grammatical terminology has been kept to a minimum so that extensive prior knowledge of grammar is not required. Second, abundant example sentences written in Japanese characters (kana and kanji) followed by romanji and English translations. Third, the authors have tried to reveal aspects of grammar that may not be found in comparable grammar books.This book contains:parts of speechsentence constructionsconjugations formsspeech styles and tonesaccentuation rulesessential words and functional elementsan appendix for referencing and cross-referencing Japanese words
Essential Japanese Kanji Volume 1
by Kanji Text University of TokyoMemorize tricky Japanese kanji with ease!Since its publication in 1993, this beginner Japanese workbook and textbook has been a hit with teachers and students for learning basic Japanese kanji characters. Speak, read and write Japanese with this newly revised edition that has been updated and expanded by members of the Kanji Text Research Group at the prestigious Tokyo University.Essential Japanese Kanji Volume 1 presents the 250 kanji characters that are most frequently found in many places in Japan, including: Street signs Restaurant menus Subway ticket machines ATMsStroke order diagrams and writing practice squares present every kanji systematically alongside its various meanings, readings, vocabulary compounds and derivations. Extensive practice exercises and self-graded quizzes (with answer keys at the back) help you improve your skill at recognizing and using the kanji.In addition to the practical focus of learning the kanji in the context of actual situations, each chapter includes Advanced Placement (AP)-type exam questions mirroring the format of the College Board's Japanese Language and Culture examination. The captivating introduction explains the origins of the kanji and the Japanese kana phonetic alphabets. Appendices list the kanji in two ways-according to pronunciations and radicals-and a glossary of common vocabulary compounds.
Essential Japanese Vocabulary
by Akira MiuraIn Essential Japanese Vocabulary, students and teachers alike will find clear, straightforward explanations of commonly misused words and phrases. Examples convey the proper usage for each term and elucidate the social and cultural connotations that inform it. Just as important, this guide explains the contexts in which not to use the idiom. With its lucid explanations and emphasis on understanding, this is the definitive guide to word usage for the serious student.
Essential Japanese Vocabulary
by Akira MiuraIn Essential Japanese Vocabulary, students and teachers alike will find clear, straightforward explanations of commonly misused words and phrases. Examples convey the proper usage for each term and elucidate the social and cultural connotations that inform it. Just as important, this guide explains the contexts in which not to use the idiom. With its lucid explanations and emphasis on understanding, this is the definitive guide to word usage for the serious student.
Essential Korean
by Soyeung Koh Gene BaikA concise Korean phrase book and guide to the Korean Language, Essential Korean contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Korean.Have you ever considered learning Korean, but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Korean has been called "the most logical language there is," and with this concise and thoughtful phrasebook you will soon see why.Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Korea or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Korean!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as a Korean phrasebook or as a Korean to English Dictionary / English to Korean Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Korean without the need to say a word. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Korean again and again when visiting Korea and working or interacting with KoreansIn this book you will find:Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday useA glossary of over 200 terms and expressionsLatest Korean vocabulary and Korean phrases for smart phones, social media and more
Essential Korean Grammar
by Laura KingdonDo you want your Korean language skills to shine? Then Essential Korean Grammar offers exactly what you need to finally understand and express which grammar option is best. Having a solid understanding of grammar is essential to effectively learn Korean. Essential Korean Grammar gives you excellent examples that lay out the best grammar options for communicating, and when to use each option. The grammar items are cleverly rated so you can determine what's most useful for you to study, based on your Korean knowledge level and your plans. There is a star rating system, from 5 stars ("critical"; with these under your belt you can communicate almost everything you need to say) to 1 star (don't worry about this unless there's some reason you need to know it—for example, the TOPIK exam). Essential Korean Grammar is a toolbox to help you form correct and natural-sounding sentences, and determine which grammar you need for reading or writing Korean. It details: How to combine grammar points with each type of word. How it is similar to and different from related grammar points. Commonly used expressions. Things for learners to watch out for. The example sentences for each grammar point use simple vocabulary that even a beginner will know. A perfect supplement to any Korean language textbook!
Essential Korean Vocabulary
by Kyubyong ParkThis user-friendly Korean language book pushes readers towards greater fluency in spoken and written Korean. With Essential Korean Vocabulary you will learn to speak Korean the way that Koreans do by learning key words and expressions they use everyday in their natural contexts. You'll also learn closely-related vocabulary together, which will help you remember and use a wider vocabulary. Each word in this book is clearly explained and useful sentences are given to demonstrate how it's used. Author Kyubyong Park also provides tips on Korean grammar and modern colloquial usage in South Korea, so you can learn to speak like a native speaker. Essential Korean Vocabulary presents the 6,000 most common Korean words and phrases organized into 22 different subject areas. Beginning students can focus on the most basic items, which are clearly marked. As you progress to greater fluency, you can pick up more complicated words and expressions to bring your overall vocabulary and understanding of Korean up to an advanced level. With Essential Korean Vocabulary, you will: Upgrade your Korean skills in stages by learning the most useful words in sequence along a graded spectrum from beginner to advanced. Learn how real Koreans speak in authentic sentences by native speakers. Get special tips about tone, nuance, and correct usage of terms. Learn the vocabulary needed to pass standard Korean proficiency tests. The enclosed audio disc of recordings by native Korean speakers is a great way to learn Korean and helps you to master authentic Korean pronunciation, making you a better Korean speaker!
Essential Latin Grammar: Teach Yourself
by Dr Gregory KlyveEssential Latin Grammar will help you get more out of your study of Latin. Essential Latin Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to Latin grammar. You don't need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential Latin Grammar is structured so that you can look up language forms according to their meaning, even if you don't know the grammatical term for them. Essential Latin Grammar will help you to understand and manipulate Latin grammar with confidence because:- you need no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology to use it;- the approach is accessible and supportive;- the examples are clear and in context;- exercises help you practise every point.Now in a brand new edition with new, easy-to-follow page design and interactive on-line features:NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture of Ancient Rome.
Essential Latin Grammar: Teach Yourself
by Gregory KlyveEssential Latin Grammar will help you get more out of your study of Latin. Essential Latin Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to Latin grammar. You don't need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential Latin Grammar is structured so that you can look up language forms according to their meaning, even if you don't know the grammatical term for them. Essential Latin Grammar will help you to understand and manipulate Latin grammar with confidence because: - you need no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology to use it; - the approach is accessible and supportive; - the examples are clear and in context; - exercises help you practise every point. Now in a brand new edition with new, easy-to-follow page design and interactive on-line features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture of Ancient Rome.
Essential Portuguese Grammar
by Alexander Da PristaThis is the first Portuguese grammar designed specifically for adults with limited learning time, who have as their objective simple, everyday communication. The author covers the most important points of Portuguese grammar in the clearest possible way, concentrating upon the expressions that you would be most likely to use. All grammatical rules are illustrated with phrases and sentences that you can incorporate directly into your working vocabulary, and hints are generously sprinkled throughout, showing you how to replace difficult constructions with simpler ones.Constantly drawing comparisons with English construction, it presents in logical order all the major aspects of Portuguese grammar: word order, forming questions, nouns and articles, adjectives and adverbs, possessives, demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, how to form negatives, personal pronouns, conjunctions and prepositions, how to conjugate verbs in the major tenses, prepositions and infinitives, and so on.This grammar does not assume prior knowledge of either Portuguese grammar or of grammatical terms: one section is devoted to the definition of all grammatical terms used in the book.This is not a simplified study, but rather a selected grammar for adult use that points out many time-saving short cuts. It can be used alone either as a beginner or as a refresher course in Portuguese grammar or it can be an ideal supplement to a phrase book or record course for home study or class use. Contains four appendices covering regular conjugations, orthographic-changing verbs, and irregular verbs. Glossary of grammatical terms. Index.
Essential Portuguese Grammar: Teach Yourself
by Sue Tyson-WardEssential Portuguese Grammar will help you get more out of your study of Portuguese. Essential Portuguese Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to Portuguese grammar. You don't need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential Portuguese Grammar is structured so that you can look up language forms according to what you want to say, even if you don't know the grammatical term for them. If you already know some grammar, then you can use the 'reference grammar' section at the back of the book to look up the points you need.The course consists of 46 units illustrating the various uses to which the language can be put, for example, giving instructions or talking about the recent past. The more traditional reference grammar deals with grammatical structures, such as the imperative or the perfect tense. All grammatical terms are explained in the glossary at the back of the book. Each unit contains exercises for you to practise what you have learnt and there is a key at the back of the book for you to check your answers. The new page design in this edition means that the book is even easier to use and the main headings are in English so that you can find your way around the book quickly. This edition contains a 'taking it further' section which will direct you to further sources of real Portuguese. Essential Portuguese Grammar will help you to understand and manipulate Portuguese grammar with confidence because:- you need no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology to use it;- the approach is accessible and supportive;- the examples are clear and in context;- exercises help you practise every point.Now in a brand new edition with new, easy-to-follow page design:
Essential Portuguese Grammar: Teach Yourself
by Sue Tyson-WardEssential Portuguese Grammar will help you get more out of your study of Portuguese. Essential Portuguese Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to Portuguese grammar. You don't need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential Portuguese Grammar is structured so that you can look up language forms according to what you want to say, even if you don't know the grammatical term for them. If you already know some grammar, then you can use the 'reference grammar' section at the back of the book to look up the points you need.The course consists of 46 units illustrating the various uses to which the language can be put, for example, giving instructions or talking about the recent past. The more traditional reference grammar deals with grammatical structures, such as the imperative or the perfect tense. All grammatical terms are explained in the glossary at the back of the book. Each unit contains exercises for you to practise what you have learnt and there is a key at the back of the book for you to check your answers. The new page design in this edition means that the book is even easier to use and the main headings are in English so that you can find your way around the book quickly. This edition contains a 'taking it further' section which will direct you to further sources of real Portuguese. Essential Portuguese Grammar will help you to understand and manipulate Portuguese grammar with confidence because:- you need no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology to use it;- the approach is accessible and supportive;- the examples are clear and in context;- exercises help you practise every point.Now in a brand new edition with new, easy-to-follow page design:
Essential Repaso: A Complete Review of Spanish Grammar, Communication, and Culture
by National Textbook CompanyAn ideal review and practice tool for intermediate through to advanced learners of Spanish. Organized into 28 grammar lessons, it offers clear concise explanations with examples of everyday usage which encourage students to see grammar as a stepping stone to communication.
Essential Russian Grammar (Dover Language Guides Essential Grammar)
by Brian KempleDesigned for adults with limited learning time, this concise and easy-to-use guide enables language students to grasp the fundamentals of Russian quickly and easily. Focusing on the grammar needed to speak and understand the language, the text emphasizes comprehension rather than memorization of grammatical constructions.Author Brian Kemple uses an efficient and systematic approach to instructing students in the use of all the grammar that's needed for everyday speech and comprehension. Simple phrases are accompanied by clear explanations of parts of speech, use of the comparative and superlative degrees, word order, pronunciation, negation and more. A useful section of practical phrases and a glossary of grammatical terms round out this excellent, inexpensive guide.Perfect for independent study or as an adjunct to a language course, Essential Russian Grammar is ideal for students, business people, tourists or anyone planning to visit Russia.
Essential Spanish Grammar
by Seymour ResnickThis Spanish grammar has been designed specifically for the adult with limited learning time. It covers the most important points of Spanish grammar in the clearest possible way, concentrating on the expressions that you would be most likely to use. All rules are illustrated with common phrases, and hints are included throughout the book on how to replace difficult constructions with simpler ones.All the major aspects of Spanish grammar are presented in logical order: vocabulary and vocabulary building; word order; how to turn a positive sentence into a negative one; how to form questions; nouns; pronouns; adjectives; adverbs; how to conjugate verbs in the major tenses; how to use auxiliary verbs; prepositions and infinitives; useful expressions; and vocabulary tips. One section is devoted to the definition of all grammatical terms used throughout the book.Not a simplified grammar, this is a selected grammar for adult use. It can be used alone, either as an introductory course or as a refresher, or as a supplement to a record course. Its cognate list of more than 2500 words which are either the same or nearly the same in Spanish and English offers probably the easiest way for you to build your vocabulary, for you will discover that you have already been using very many words that with a slight change in pronunciation are already good Spanish. This is the only place where this useful teaching device is available.
Essential Spanish Grammar: Teach Yourself
by Juan Kattan-IbarraIs this the right course for me?Essential Spanish Grammar will help you get more out of your study of Spanish. Essential Spanish Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to Spanish grammar. You don't need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential Spanish Grammar is structured so that you can look up language forms according to what you want to say, even if you don't know the grammatical term for them. If you already know some grammar, then you can use the 'reference grammar' section at the back of the book to look up the points you need.The course consists of 23 units illustrating the various uses to which the language can be put, for example, giving instructions or talking about the recent past. The more traditional reference grammar deals with grammatical structures, such as the imperative or the perfect tense. All grammatical terms are explained in the glossary at the back of the book. Each unit contains exercises for you to practise what you have learnt and there is a key at the back of the book for you to check your answers. The new page design in this edition means that the book is even easier to use and the main headings are in English so that you can find your way around the book quickly. This edition contains a 'taking it further' section which will direct you to further sources of real Spanish. Essential Spanish Grammar will help you to understand and manipulate Spanish grammar with confidence because:- you need no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology to use it;- the approach is accessible and supportive;- the examples are clear and in context;- exercises help you practise every point.Learn effortlessly with a new, easy-to-follow page design and interactive features:Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Useful vocabularyEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.End-of-unit summaries and online testsSummaries and tests to help you keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Spain.