Four Dichotomies in Spanish: Adjective Position, Adjectival Clauses, Ser/Estar, and Preterite/Imperfect: Adjective Position, Adjectival Clauses, Ser/Estar, and Preterite/Imperfect

This book examines four dichotomies in Spanish and reduces the six to ten rules common in textbooks for each contrast to a single binary distinction. It is example-driven and includes examples from college students, RAE, scholars, writers, Corpes XXI, and the Internet. It was written for teachers of Spanish as a second language and for minors or majors of Spanish as an L2, and will also benefit teachers and learners of other L2s with some of these dichotomies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 108 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the examination of four dichotomies in Spanish, offering a groundbreaking approach to simplifying the six to ten rules typically found in textbooks for each contrast to a singular binary distinction. This binary distinction, while more easily observable in certain dichotomies, permeates all of them. Each chapter is meticulously crafted with example-driven content, drawing from a diverse range of sources, including writing by students, esteemed scholars, accomplished writers, the Real Academia Española (RAE), the Centro Virtual Cervantes, and the internet. These examples are presented to readers as interactive exercises, accompanied by comprehensive answers. Designed primarily for teachers of Spanish as a second language (L2) and for minors or majors of Spanish as an L2, this book also holds significant value for educators and learners of other L2s, as it encompasses certain dichotomies that are applicable to those languages. By employing this innovative approach, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Spanish grammar and vocabulary, enhancing their language proficiency and communication skills.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367517298