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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 11|7 pages
Passive and impersonal sentences
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 16|6 pages
The pluperfect subjunctive and conditional perfect
chapter 17|9 pages
The imperative
part Two|111 pages
Grammar essentials