Spanish vocabulary
Title:
Spanish vocabulary
Author:
Richmond, Dorothy Devney.
ISBN:
9780071458061
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Dubuque, Iowa : McGraw-Hill ; London : McGraw-Hill [distributor], 2007.
Physical Description:
xi, 436 pages.
Abstract:
In this unique workbook the author "has integrated grammar essentials with vocabulary drills, providing a framework for you to build a solid vocabulary you can use at work, at school, and on the street. As you master grammar skills, you will find it easier than ever to use your expanding vocabulary in practical ways. And with more than 250 entertaining exercises to practice what you learn, you will become comfortable using Spanish in everyday situations. Build you vocabulary by learning: cognate and suffix recognition ; reflexive verbs and body parts ; compound word formation ; verbs for daily activities and household items ; Ser and estar with related vocabulary groupings ; nouns and verbs used as adjectives ; how to ask questions. This book contains some adult themes." - back cover.
Contents:
Preliminary matters -- 1. The basics -- 2. Regular verbs -- 3. Asking questions -- 4. Irregular verbs -- 5. Verbs ser and estar (to be) -- 6. Saber and conocer -- 7. Stem-changing verbs -- 8. Reflexive verbs -- 9. Para and por -- 10 The passive voice and negatives -- Answer key -- Subject and vocabulary index.