A Reference Grammar of Spanish

A Reference Grammar of Spanish is a comprehensive handbook on the structure of the Spanish language. Keeping technical terminology to a minimum it provides a detailed yet clear point of reference on all the intricacies of Spanish grammar covering word order parts of speech verb use syntax gender number alphabet and pronunciation. Accompanied by a wealth of carefully chosen examples it looks at Spanish in Iberia the USA Mexico and Argentina and demonstrates the differences between these varieties. It is designed specifically with English-speaking learners in mind and contains useful tools such as a glossary of terms an index and a detailed examination of different registers of the language. Clearly structured and systematically organised this volume is set to become the standard guide to the grammar of contemporary Spanish and will be an invaluable resource for teachers and students as well as a practical supplement to textbooks and classroom study.