CHRISTOPHER J. POUNTAIN

''Practising Spanish Grammar'' offers a comprehensive set of varied exercises for developing a greater practical awareness of the language. It is designed as a companion volume to the widely acclaimed ''New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish'' by John Butt and Carmen Benjamin. It can also be used on its own by anyone wishing to improve their proficiency in Spanish. Giving attention to both Peninsular and Latin American varieties of the language, the workbook includes examples of authentic Spanish from journalistic and literary extracts, and from colloquial usage. The exercises are graded according to difficulty as follows: level 1 - basic drills for revision of essential points; level 2 - intermediate exercises covering standard usage; level 3 - advanced assignments and work on non-standard usage. A key to the exercises is provided making this workbook suitable for self-assessment as well as classroom use.

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. This book offers an introduction to the structures and varieties of Spanish, and was written specifically with English-speaking learne

Modern Spanish Grammar Workbook, Second Edition, is an innovative book of exercises and language tasks for all learners of European or Latin American Spanish. The book is divided into two sections: * Section 1 provides exercises based on essential grammatical structures * Section 2 practises everyday functions (e.g. making introductions, apologising, expressing needs) A comprehensive answer key at the back of the book enables you to check on your progress. Implementing feedback from users of the first edition, this second edition now features: * Graded exercises: Level 1 for beginners; Level 2 for more advanced students. * Cross-referencing to the related Modern Spanish Grammar, Second Edition, for each and every exercise. * Topical exercises, thus developing the students' vocabulary base * An accompanying website (www.languages.routledge.com) with supplementary exercises. Modern Spanish Grammar Workbook is ideal for all learners of Spanish, from beginner tointermediate and advanced students. It can be used both independently and alongside the Modern Spanish Grammar, Second Edition also published by Routledge.