Construya en inglés

This brief version of the successful ¿Sabías que…? is perfectly designed for Beginning Spanish programs that are interested in an innovative task-based approach but whose curriculum necessitates a more concise text program. Accompanied by an outstanding ancillary package, Vistazos represents the practical application of the theories and research presented in Lee and VanPatten’s methods text, Making Communicative Language Teaching Happen. With this new edition the authors have worked on a group of select text activities that are available in an optional online format through Quia™...

Muy largo ha sido el camino recorrido por la gramatica espanola desde que se inicio el estudio de las relaciones interoracionales hasta que se llego a una clasificacion relativamente satisfactoria de ellas. Muy lento ha sido el progreso de ese estudio desde que dio el primer paso el fundador de la linguistica hispanica, Antonio Nebrija, hasta que algunos gramaticos modernos alcanzaron una meta, siquiera provisional, hace aproximadamente una centuria. Cinco siglos, ahora, de un lento y penoso avance. El autor se propone mostrar aqui, aunque de manera muy esquematica, cual ha sido ese proceso y ...

Written in clear and simple Spanish, this book introduces the grammatical and phonetical systems of Spanish by means of a contrastive analysis of Spanish and English. Presents a systems analysis to be used as a basis for error analysis in the classroom. Briefly outlines a model of language acquisition and discusses the relationship between linguistic theory and teaching methodology. Gives overview of articulatory phonetics and contrasts Spanish phonetics with English; develops the system of phonological rules of Spanish; and treats the formation of the verb tense-mood system. Considers...

In Mexico, a mixture of many cultures, the tradition of oral literature is very prominent & quite varied. These tales which are passed on from generation to generation refer to history, beliefs, myths & religion & continue the culture in which they were created. In this volume you will find the stories & legends from 12 indigenous groups & those from 2 cities with mixed population. This is an enchanting anthology which will help the reader understand the development of Mexican culture.