ABSTRACT

Spanish Grammar in Context provides an accessible and stimulating approach to learning grammar. Authentic texts are used to illustrate and explain the key areas of Spanish grammar, followed by a range of exercises to help students reinforce and test their understanding. An answer key is also presented at the back of the book.

Features include:

  • A rich variety of texts sourced from all over the Spanish-speaking world, including excerpts from contemporary literature, magazines and newspapers
  • Texts carefully selected to cover topical issues and themes relevant to contemporary Spain and Latin America
  • Clear, user-friendly and comprehensive coverage of grammar, aided by a list of grammatical terms
  • An abundance of exercises designed to thoroughly build up grammatical understanding and effective comprehension and communication skills
  • Free companion website featuring an assortment of extra exercises for additional practice

This third edition has been revised and updated throughout and offers new exercises and fresh texts.

Spanish Grammar in Context will be an essential resource for intermediate to advanced students of Spanish. It is suitable for both classroom use and independent study.

part One|131 pages

The verb

chapter 1|9 pages

The present tense

chapter 2|8 pages

The preterite

chapter 3|6 pages

The imperfect

chapter 4|6 pages

The perfect

chapter 5|5 pages

The pluperfect

chapter 6|8 pages

The future

chapter 7|6 pages

The conditional

chapter 8|5 pages

The infinitive

chapter 9|7 pages

The gerund

chapter 10|7 pages

Modal verbs

chapter 12|9 pages

The reflexive

chapter 13|11 pages

Ser and estar

chapter 14|12 pages

The present subjunctive

chapter 15|8 pages

The imperfect subjunctive

chapter 17|9 pages

The imperative

part Two|111 pages

Grammar essentials

chapter 18|11 pages

Articles

chapter 19|6 pages

Nouns

chapter 20|8 pages

Adjectives

chapter 21|8 pages

Adverbs

chapter 22|7 pages

Comparison

chapter 23|6 pages

Demonstratives

chapter 24|7 pages

Possessives

chapter 25|15 pages

Personal pronouns

chapter 26|8 pages

Relative pronouns

chapter 27|7 pages

Negation

chapter 28|13 pages

Prepositions

chapter 29|7 pages

Conjunctions

chapter 30|6 pages

Word order