Exploring the Spanish Language

<p><em>Exploring the Spanish Language</em> is a practical introduction to the structures and varieties of Spanish. </p><p>Written specifically with English-speaking learners of Spanish in mind readers will find a good deal of practical help in developing skills such as pronunciation and the appropriate use of register. No previous knowledge of linguistics is assumed and a glossary of technical terms in conjunction with exercises and activities helps to reinforce key points. </p><p>Features of this new edition include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>updated samples that introduce the varieties of modern Spanish its main registers and styles</li> <p> </p> <li>a greater percentage of samples from Latin America</li> <p> </p> <li>systematic treatment of the traditional parts of speech discourse markers fillers and exclamations</li> <p> </p> <li>updated sections on word order and social media to reflect recent research</li> <p> </p> <li>discussion questions and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter making it an ideal foundation for further study</li> </ul><p>Using Spanish data to introduce basic concepts of modern linguistics <i>Exploring the Spanish Language</i> is the ideal textbook for undergraduate students of Spanish who have no prior linguistic background. </p>