Workbook in Spanish Three Years (Revised Edition)

Purpose: To give students a comprehensive review and thorough understanding of the elements of the Spanish language, highlights of Hispanic culture, and many varied exercises to help students master each phase of the work. The book is designed to prepare students for various types of comprehensive examinations. Topical organization into parts and chapters for maximum flexibility of use by teachers and students. Each grammatical chapter devoted to one major grammatical topic or several closely related ones. Clear and concise explanations of structures with many examples. In-depth treatment of special grammatical elements. Exercises of great variety and learning techniques following directly points of grammar to which they apply, providing both communicative and written practice. Directions in Spanish. Practical vocabulary recycled throughout the book. Overview of Spanish and Spanish American civilization: language, geography, history, life-style, science, literature, music, art, and architecture. Mastery exercises in each chapter. Materials for practice and testing in speaking, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing. Appendix of complete verb tables, rules of Spanish punctuation, and syllabication. Comprehensive grammatical index for ease of reference. Softbound Workbook, 73/4 x 101/4 , 534 pages