Spanish : an essential grammar /

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Author / Creator:Bradley, Peter T., 1943-
Imprint:London ; New York : Routledge, 2004.
Description:1 online resource (xvi, 326 pages)
Language:English
Spanish
Series:Routledge Essential grammars
Essential grammar.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11297672
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Other authors / contributors:Mackenzie, I. E.
ISBN:0203497295
9780203497296
0203571339
9780203571330
1280076852
9781280076855
0415286433
0415286425
1134448465
9781134448463
Notes:Includes index.
English.
Print version record.
Summary:Spanish: An Essential Grammar is a concise and user friendly reference guide to the most important aspects of Spanish. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language that combines traditional and function-based grammar. The book sets out the complexities of Spanish in short, readable sections, and explanations are clear and free from jargon. The Grammar is the ideal reference source for the learner and user of Spanish. It is suitable for either independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. Features include: Clear distinctions between the essential and basic aspects of Spanish grammar and those that are more complex; Full use of authentic examples; Easy to understand explanations of areas that customarily pose problems for English speakers; Detailed contents list and index for easy access to information.
Other form:Print version: Bradley, Peter T., 1943- Spanish. London ; New York : Routledge, 2004 0415286425 0415286433
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgement
  • Symbols
  • 1. The alphabet, pronunciation, stress, spelling and punctuation
  • 2. Nouns
  • 3. Definite and indefinite articles
  • 4. Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns
  • 5. Possessive adjectives
  • 6. Adjectives
  • 7. Adverbs
  • 8. Personal pronouns
  • 9. Indefinite adjectives, pronouns and adverbs
  • 10. Verb forms
  • 11. Uses of tenses
  • 12. The subjunctive mood
  • 13. Conditional clauses
  • 14. Reflexive verbs
  • 15. Passive constructions
  • 16. Modal auxiliary verbs
  • 17. Infinitive constructions
  • 18. Uses of the gerund
  • 19. Commands
  • 20. Ser and estar
  • 21. Prepositions
  • 22. Por and para
  • 23. Numerals and numerical expressions
  • 24. Negation
  • 25. Relative clauses
  • 26. Comparative and superlative constructions
  • 27. Questions and exclamations
  • 28. Word order
  • 29. Word formation
  • 30. Differences between Latin American and Peninsular Spanish
  • Glossary
  • Index