Enciclopedia del idioma

La influencia del inglés sobre el español es uno de los fenómenos sociolingüísticos más destacados desde mediados del siglo XX en adelante. La creciente presencia del área anglosajona, así como la estandarización del modelo de vida occidental, fuertemente fomentado por los EE.UU. de Norteamérica, hacen del inglés la lengua de mayor protagonismo internacional. En el presente volumen el lector encontrará un estado de la cuestión sobre este asunto: los factores extralingüísticos que ayudan a entender la complejidad del fenómeno, las posturas adoptadas por los distintos estudiosos ...

"'Español escrito' is a first-course textbook designed specifically for college students educated in the United States whose first language is Spanish. The text's main goals are two: to acquaint students with Spanish in its written form, and to expand students' o verall knowledge of the language. To these ends, 'Español escrito' focuses on reading development, orthography, identification of the parts of speech, lexical expansion, and facility in composition"--Preface, p. v.

Engages pupils' interest and imagination as it explores issues and topics of relevance to teenagers. The text is supported by a wealth of realia and pictures on every page. Comprehensive teacher support is provided through detailed accompanying notes and National Curriculum cross referencing. Supports students in their language learning by promoting the active use of Spanish in the classroom.