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A Handbook of Contemporary Spanish Grammar Textbook

A Handbook of Contemporary Spanish Grammar © 2012

Ana Beatriz Chiquito (MIT, University of Bergen)

paperback, 7 3/8” x 9 1/2”

Higher Education > Spanish > Advanced  

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Overview

The new Handbook of Contemporary Spanish Grammar combines thorough, accessible explanations with a unique online component that will provide your intermediate and advanced level Spanish students with an invaluable reference tool for years to come.  The text lends itself to use as a standalone textbook for grammar courses, a companion text for intermediate and advanced courses, or for independent study. The handbook’s contents are in line with the new guidelines from the Real Academia Española.

Program Features

  • A topical structure that is simple to navigate and flexible– ideal for use with any program or as an easy-to-use reference
  • Coverage of all major grammar topics, with all the latest updates and revisions from the Real Academia Española
  • Concise, comprehensive explanations that include tables and examples to illustrate the structure
  • An emphasis on lexical and regional variations
  • An abundance of examples that demonstrate contemporary, real-world usage
  • A glossary of common word combinations
  • An array of activities for students to practice and apply each grammar point with built-in answer key
  • Supersite Logo An online component that supports students with auto-graded textbook activities, plus additional practice

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Contents

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A Handbook of Contemporary Spanish Grammar

Chapter 1: The Spanish Language
Chapter 2: Nouns
Chapter 3: Adjectives
Chapter 4: Determiners
Chapter 5: The Article
Chapter 6: Quantifiers: Numbers
Chapter 7: Indefinite quantifiers and pronouns
Chapter 8: Demonstratives
Chapter 9: Possessives
Chapter 10: Adverbs
Chapter 11: Comparison
Chapter 12: Prepositions
Chapter 13: Personal pronouns
Chapter 14: Questions and question words
Chapter 15: Relative pronouns and adverbs
Chapter 16: Conjunctions
Chapter 17: The present indicative
Chapter 18: The preterite and imperfect
Chapter 19: The present perfect and the past perfect
Chapter 20: The future
Chapter 21: The conditional
Chapter 22: The subjunctive
Chapter 23: Use of the subjunctive
Chapter 24: The imperative
Chapter 25: Non-finite verb forms
Chapter 26: Verb periphrases and modal verbs
Chapter 27: Reflexive pronouns and verbs
Chapter 28: Passive and impersonal constructions
Chapter 29: To be and to become
Chapter 30: Use of ser and estar
Chapter 31: Indirect discourse

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Student Edition with Supersite code ISBN: 978-1-61767-106-7  Paperback

Supersite Plus ISBN: 978-1-61767-141-8   Code

Supersite Plus includes all Supersite resources plus oral communication via instant messaging, audio and video conferencing, whiteboard and application sharing

 

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Lesson Tour

A Handbook of Contemporary Spanish Grammar Textbook

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Technology

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    For students
  • All practice activities from the textbook in an online format
  • 200+ extra practice activities
  • Auto-grading with instant feedback for all activities—great for independent study or instructors who wish to record grades
    For instructors
  • A gradebook to manage courses, view rosters, set assignments, and post announcements
  • An online quiz for each chapter
  • Voiceboards for oral communication and threaded discussions
  • Complete access to the Student Supersite

 

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