Manual De Gramatica Y Ortograffa Para Hispanos

Summary: Manual de gramatica y ortografia para hispanos was written for those students who speak Spanish at home and have some proficiency in oral Spanish, yet have not plastered the written language and related Orammatical usage. The gradual and simple ways in' which grammar and spelling rules are presented serve the linguistic and language needs of heritage speakers. Highlights: Emphasis is placed on those aspects of the la...nguage that are typically ignored or misunderstood by heritage speakers. Appropriate and well-developed exercises allow students to immediately apply the rules learned in class in their everyday speaking. Three-part chapter organization includes: 1) gramatica (grammar and exercises); 2) ortografia (spelling rules); and 3) lengua y cultura (reading and composition). Attention is given to two kinds of spelling problems: Those caused by English interference and those that are typical spelling problems for heritage speakers. Each chapter presents a legend or short story with accessible vocabulary for students at this level, followed by several sets of comprehensive exercises. [read more]