Introducción a la lingüística de corpus en español

Un abuelo que abandonó a la familia hace años reúne a los nietos en el lecho de muerte declarándolos herederos de una fortuna cuando se cumpla una condición tan insólita como envenenada. Les llega a decir: «Un hombre, al menos una vez en la vida, siente un fuego frío, el deseo incontenible de tenerlo todo. ¿Y por qué no? ¿Por qué unos sí y otros no? Me repugnan los capones, la buena gente que solo aspira, como los perros que te lamen los pies bajo la mesa, a comer las sobras». La ambición es un cáncer corrosivo que va a cambiar la vida anodina de los nietos jóvenes. Uno se...

This intensive course is expressly designed to lead the adult beginner to a comprehensive knowledge of Spanish. The course gives balanced attention to the four key language skills: the development of listening comprehension and speaking skills is supported by quality audio materials recorded by native speakers, while answer keys support written work and grammar-acquisition exercises, and facilitate independent study. Authentic written materials develop important receptive skills and encourage the transition to independent reading. - Based on a style of Spanish easily understood by most...

This new Beginning Spanish text is a brief version of the successful ¿Sabías que…?, perfectly designed for those programs that are interested in an innovative task-based approach but whose curriculum necessitates a briefer text.

This is a great book to read and enhance language skills. It will also be great to get a preliminary acquaintance with Spanish folklore. Although aimed for the teenagers, it will be great for students of language of any age, as the stories are interesting and full of humor.