ABSTRACT

Presenting twenty individual grammar points in lively and realistic contexts, Basic Spanish is an accessible reference grammar with related exercises in one, easy to follow volume. Beginning with the simpler aspects of Spanish and progressing on to more complex areas, each chapter contains grammar points that are followed by examples and exercises selected to reinforce the topic.

A first-class introduction to the language, features of this practical book include:

* authentic reading texts to encourage an understanding of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries

* reference to Latin American usage where appropriate

* abundant exercises with full answer key

* glossary of grammatical terms.

Clearly presented and user-friendly, Basic Spanish provides readers with the basic tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations, making it an ideal reference and practice resource for both beginners and students with some knowledge of the language.

chapter Unit One|8 pages

Nouns and articles

chapter Unit Two|10 pages

Numbers, times and dates

chapter Unit Five|7 pages

Interrogatives

chapter Unit Six|5 pages

Negatives

chapter Unit Seven|10 pages

Adjectives and adverbs

chapter Unit Eight|7 pages

Ser and estar

chapter Unit Nine|5 pages

Demonstratives

chapter Unit Ten|6 pages

Comparatives and superlatives

chapter Unit Eleven|9 pages

Object pronouns

chapter Unit Twelve|5 pages

gustar

chapter Unit Thirteen|5 pages

Radical changing verbs

chapter Unit Fourteen|6 pages

Reflexive verbs

chapter Unit Fifteen|5 pages

Present continuous tense

chapter Unit Sixteen|6 pages

Possessives

chapter Unit Seventeen|8 pages

The preterite tense

chapter Unit Eighteen|8 pages

The imperfect tense

chapter Unit Nineteen|6 pages

Perfect and pluperfect tenses

chapter Unit Twenty|4 pages

The future tense