Download or read book Spanish English Contrasts written by Melvin Stanley Whitley and published by Georgetown University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable text in language and linguistics because it has a unique scope: a one-volume description of the Spanish language and its differences from English, and ranges from pronunciation and grammar to word meaning, language use, and social and dialectical variation. Designed for survey courses in Spanish linguistics with technical concepts explained in context for beginners in the field, Spanish/English Contrasts brings out the ways in which insights into the two languages have evolved as scholars have built on the work and research of others in the field. A bilingual glossary of linguistic terms is provided to facilitate discussion in either language. This second edition is thoroughly updated to incorporate insights and issues that have come to the fore from the explosion of research in the past twenty-five years in all of the areas covered by the book. It includes an expanded bibliography and index, and adds new exercises for student application and class discussion. Its approach remains broadly based however, in order to accommodate a range of areas and data rather than focusing narrowly on one single theory or research area, and it continues to emphasize implications for language teaching, translation, and other practical applications.
Download or read book English and Spanish in Contrast written by Isabel de la Cruz Cabanillas and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of the monograph is to contrast the different levels of the two languages involved, English and Spanish, in order to highlight the main divergences found between the two linguistic systems; besides, it also tackles some cultural and pragmatic differences. English and Spanish in Contrast is aimed at adult learners of English or Spanish with some previous knowledge of both languages, but also to teachers and non-native speakers who want to increase their proficiency in any of the two languages. The book is divided into a theoretical section, where selected issues of the Spanish and English linguistic systems are explained and contrasted; and a practical section, which includes exercises to accompany the explanations and concentrates on practising upon those aspects that are a particular problem to non-native speakers and usually, the source of the most frequent mistakes. Finally a key to the exercises is provided. Therefore, it may be used as a self-study tool as well.
Download or read book Languages and Cultures in Contrast and Comparison written by María de los Ángeles Gómez González and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2008-06-26 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores various hitherto under-researched relationships between languages and their discourse-cultural settings. The first two sections analyze the complex interplay between lexico-grammatical organization and communicative contexts. Part I focuses on structural options in syntax, deepening the analysis of information-packaging strategies. Part II turns to lexical studies, covering such matters as human perception and emotion, the psychological understanding of ‘home’ and ‘abroad’, the development of children’s emotional life and the relation between lexical choice and sexual orientation. The final chapters consider how new techniques of contrastive linguistics and pragmatics are contributing to the primary field of application for contrastive analysis, language teaching and learning. The book will be of special interest to scholars and students of linguistics, discourse analysis and cultural studies and to those entrusted with teaching European languages and cultures. The major languages covered are Akan, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish.
Download or read book English and Spanish written by Scott Paulson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-09-20 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great number of similarities and differences between the English and Spanish languages exist. Learning one of these two languages from the other one is not as difficult as a person finds in learning many other foreign languages. The reason is because there are many similarities between English and Spanish. Understanding the challenging or tricky differences between the languages is well worth one's time in learning as well. Concentrating on the many similarities and confusing differences between the languages assists a language learner greatly in learning either language. This book begins with the many similarities between English and Spanish, and then it details the differences between the two languages. The author of this book taught English as a Second Language (ESL) students for a decade at the end of a four-decade teaching career. Prior to ESL, he taught English with the concentration on reading, writing, and speaking. In teaching bilingual students, he found that comparing the two languages was very beneficial in helping language learners learn and understand English and its grammar faster and much more effectively than they had previously been learning by only concentrating on English as a new language to them. Equally, through his personal experience, he found that he could learn Spanish much easier and more quickly by making many comparisons of the two languages. Learning is more difficult when educators and programs insist on total immersion of a language while ignoring the incredible advantages in making comparisons. To become the best possible learned speaker, reader, and writer of either language, study beyond the philosophies of immersion. A great amount of benefit results when students concentrate on what is the same between their first language and the other language. It teaches the learner that he or she already knows much about the new language due to the many similarities. The learner already knows the elements of the new language that are integrated with his or her own language. In learning these integral or essential parts, the learner learns and understands more quickly and more efficiently. Being able to speak a new language makes one's life better in many ways as it greatly increases the number of people with whom a person can interact and communicate. Business people are finding the huge benefits of being able to speak English and Spanish in the United States and beyond. Enjoy learning. It does a person and his or her mind a great deal of good.
Download or read book Meaning Through Language Contrast written by Katarzyna Jaszczolt and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In four parts, this title deals with: grammaticalization; metaphor in contrast; cross-cultural pragmatics and speech acts; and the semantics/pragmatics boundary - theory and applications.
Download or read book Languages and Cultures in Contrast and Comparison written by María A. Gómez-González and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores various hitherto under-researched relationships between languages and their discourse-cultural settings. The first two sections analyze the complex interplay between lexico-grammatical organization and communicative contexts. Part I focuses on structural options in syntax, deepening the analysis of information-packaging strategies. Part II turns to lexical studies, covering such matters as human perception and emotion, the psychological understanding of 'home' and 'abroad', the development of children's emotional life and the relation between lexical choice and sexual orientation. The final chapters consider how new techniques of contrastive linguistics and pragmatics are contributing to the primary field of application for contrastive analysis, language teaching and learning. The book will be of special interest to scholars and students of linguistics, discourse analysis and cultural studies and to those entrusted with teaching European languages and cultures. The major languages covered are Akan, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish.
Download or read book Bilingual Grammar of English Spanish Syntax written by Sam Hill and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2000 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comparative analysis of the inter-lingual differences between English and Spanish allows instructors to comprehend and analyze the linguistic behaviors of their students and thereby help them achieve bilingualism. Intended for advanced upper-division and graduate students intending to teach Spanish-to-English speakers, English-to- Spanish speakers, and translators of both languages. Plastic comb binding. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
Download or read book Spanish in the United States written by Nandi Sims and published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduce your child to the differences between English and Spanish language throughout America in the children’s book Spanish in the United States. How did English and Spanish language both arrive in America? Celebrate diversity and learn about the history of these two languages in the United States, and how to compare and contrast them. Storybook Features: This kid's book features before- and after-reading questions, a photo glossary, and an extension activity to help develop reading comprehension skills. 24 pages of vibrant Illustrations and photographs About Rourke Educational Media: We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!
Download or read book English Grammar for Students of Spanish written by Emily Spinelli and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR STUDENTS OF SPANISH explains the grammatical terms that are in Spanish textbooks and shows students how they relate to English grammar. Once students have understood the terms and concepts in their own language, it is easier for them to understand their textbook. With simple explanations and numerous examples, this brief handbook compares English and Spanish grammar and points out the similarities and differences.
Download or read book Bilingual Grammar of English Spanish Syntax written by Sam Hill and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2014-06-13 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This third edition of this text presents the major grammatical contrasts between English and Spanish in a simple and direct manner that is ideal for teachers of either language. This book addresses difficult grammatical topics for the English speaker, such as the question of aspect (preterit/imperfect) and the Spanish rorindicative/subjunctive; the English modal auxiliary system; and other challenging topics for the Spanish speaker. This reworked and expanded edition presents a complete inventory of all the major inter-lingual contrasts, emphasizing those contrasts that pose difficulties for teachers and students alike. The text features numerous exercises and, new with this edition, an extensive glossary of grammatical terms. Answer key available for download from the "features" tab on the publisher's website: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9780761863755/Bilingual-Grammar-of-English-Spanish-Syntax-With-Exercises-and-a-Glossary-of-Grammatical-Terms-3rd-Edition
Download or read book English and Spanish the Similarities Differences and Contemporary Translations written by Scott Paulson and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains three of Scott Paulson's English-Spanish books. The three books are: "English and Spanish: The Similarities and Differences (including an extensive Grammar and Phonics Review)" (2nd Ed.); "English to Spanish Translations for Contemporary Conversation" (2nd Ed.); and "Christmas Words and Phrases in English and Spanish." About "English and Spanish: The Similarities and Differences": A great number of similarities and differences between the English and Spanish languages exist. Learning one of these two languages from the other one is not as difficult as a person finds in learning many other foreign languages. The reason is because there are many similarities between English and Spanish. Understanding the tricky differences between the languages is well worth one's time in learning as well. Concentrating on the many similarities and confusing differences between the languages assists a language learner greatly in learning either language. This book begins with the many similarities between English and Spanish, and then it details the differences between the two languages. In recent years, language instruction involving the dual language approach has been found to be much more effective for learners than the one-language immersion method. This book is a tremendous asset to the dual language approach of learning English or Spanish. The author of this book taught English as a Second Language (ESL) students for a decade at the end of his four-decade teaching career. Prior to ESL instruction, he taught English with concentration on reading, writing, and speaking. In teaching his bilingual students, he found that comparing the two languages was very beneficial in helping language learners learn and understand English and its grammar faster and much more effectively than they had previously been learning by only concentrating on English as their new language. Equally, through his personal experience, he found that he could learn Spanish much easier, more effectively, and more quickly by making comparisons of the two languages. Learning is more difficult when educators and language programs insist on total immersion of a language while ignoring the incredible advantages in making comparisons. Schools that now use dual language as opposed to language immersion are backed by research by claiming the following benefits to using two languages rather than one in learning a new language. The research claims that dual language learning takes advantage of the learner's capacity to learn language more quickly. These students have better mental flexibility, better conceptualization, better executive functioning skills and more diversified mental abilities. Additionally, these students perform as well as and often better than other students on standardized tests that are given in English. These students are said to be more aware of as well as show more positive attitudes toward other persons' cultures and are more appreciative of other people. Finally, the students are better prepared for working in a global community and are more desirable in the job market. Therefore, to become the best possible learned speaker, reader, and writer of either language, one should study beyond the philosophies of single-language immersion. A great amount of benefit results when a language learner concentrates on what is the same between a first language and a second language. It teaches the learner that he or she already knows much about the new language due to the many similarities. The learner already knows the elements of the new language that are integrated with his or her own language. Next, about "English to Spanish Translations": Words and phrases are translated from English to Spanish. They are categorized to assist learners in learning the vocabulary they choose to learn. Finally, about "Christmas Words and Phrases": Christmas and holiday-related words and phrases are translated from English to Spanish and vice versa.
Download or read book Modern Spanish Syntax written by Yolanda R. Solé and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Genre and Register related Discourse Features in Contrast written by Marie-Aude Lefer and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-07-20 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contributes to filling a gap in corpus-based research by investigating the ways in which linguistic features vary across genres/registers cross-linguistically. It brings together insightful chapters by leading scholars in the field, fruitfully exploiting genre- or register-controlled multilingual parallel and comparable corpora to: (i) problematize cross-register variation in a multilingual perspective, (ii) address methodological and theoretical issues raised by register-oriented contrastive and translation studies, (iii) investigate the cross-linguistic and cross-genre variation of specific linguistic features, such as lexical bundles, sentence-initial adverbials and tag questions, (iv) identify cross-cultural and cross-linguistic dissimilarities in expressing a functional category, viz. Appraisal, in the field of opinion mining. The book offers new cutting-edge research that should be of interest to specialists in contrastive linguistics, translation studies and cross-cultural studies. Originally published as a special issue of Languages in Contrast 14:1 (2014).
Download or read book The Sounds of Spanish with Audio CD written by José Ignacio Hualde and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-10-13 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD contains ... "[all] the sounds described in this book."--Page 4 of cover.
Download or read book Contrast in Phonology written by Peter Avery and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2008-11-03 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes contrast, an issue that has been central to phonological theory since Saussure, as its central theme, making explicit its importance to phonological theory, perception, and acquisition. The volume brings together a number of different contemporary approaches to the theory of contrast, including chapters set within more abstract representation-based theories, as well as chapters that focus on functional phonetic theories and perceptual constraints. This book will be of interest to phonologists, phoneticians, psycholinguists, researchers in first and second language acquisition, and cognitive scientists interested in current thinking on this exciting topic.
Download or read book Third Language Acquisition and Universal Grammar written by Yan-kit Ingrid Leung and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents studies which approach the relatively new field of third language (L3) acquisition from the generative linguistic perspective. It aims to bring together researchers who are interested in L3 acquisition and who are at the same time working within the generative framework i.e. Chomsky's Universal Grammar (UG) approach to language acquisition. A total of nine contributions are included, reporting research on L3 involving different combinations of source/target languages and investigating various UG-related properties.
Download or read book Syntactic Differences in Sentence Formation written by Ivan Soler Real and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-13 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the main syntactic differences between English and Spanish is the order of the words or constituents, as well as that some of them are compulsory in English, such as "the subject" or "auxiliary verbs" in certain structures. This work deals with comparing some English syntactic structures in order to revise their proprieties and contrast them with those from Spanish.First of all, we are going to review some theory about syntax, for later, analyse the structures of the sentences, firstly in English and after that in Spanish. We will try to contrast the information in order to obtain some analytical data.The aim of this work is to be able to have an analytical contrast of how speakers of each language "build" sentences in order to express their ideas.
