Colloquial Spanish of Latin America

MANUAL DE GRAMATICA is the easiest to use grammar reference text for intermediate and advanced students of Spanish."

Excerpt from Coa, Jerga de los Delincuentes Chilenos: Estudio y Vocabulario Las manifestaciones primarias de las jergas hay que buscarlas en los apodos, que nacen mu chas veces enel seno de la familia. No hay duda que toda colectividad, toda aso ciación ...propende a tener una jerga, en la cual sus individuos gustan de entenderse, especial mente delante de extraños, por cautela algunas veces, por comodidad otras, y a falta de razones más calificadas, por divertirse con la perplejidad de los no iniciados. A procurarse estos modos de decir los lleva, un poco inconso1entemente. About the...

FACETAS is a brief and multi-faceted intermediate Spanish program ideal for use in one-semester courses. It incorporates relevant literary and cultural readings and integrates two kinds of video. The first is a specially-shot sitcom featured in every lesson. The second showcases three original short films by contemporary Hispanic filmmakers. FACETAS' interactive, student-friendly approach focuses on real communication in meaningful contexts, giving students a rewarding learning experience as they strengthen their language skills and develop cultural competency.

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...