Speed Up Your Spanish

False friends, idiomatic expressions, gender and capitalization are just some of the areas that cause confusion for students of Spanish. Learning how to avoid t... » 

False friends, idiomatic expressions, gender and capitalization are just some of the areas that cause confusion for students of Spanish. Learning how to avoid the common errors that arise repeatedly in these areas is an essential step in successful language learning. Speed Up Your Spanish is a unique and innovative resource which identifies and explains these errors enabling students of Spanish to learn from their mistakes and enhance their understanding and mastery of the Spanish language. Each of the nine chapters focuses on a grammatical category where English speakers typically make mistakes in Spanish. Each chapter is divided into sections which classify the concepts and errors into subcategories. Full explanations are provided throughout with clear, comprehensive examples and exercises to help the learner gain an in-depth understanding of Spanish grammar and usage. Key features- carefully selected grammar topics and examples based on the most commonly made errors- shortcuts and mnemonic devices providing vital learning strategies- topics covered are of immediate relevance to everyday speech- an accompanying website provides further exercises supplementing those in the book- audio files also available on the website- full answer key for both the book and the website exercisesSuitable both for class use or self-study, Speed up your Spanish is the ideal resource for intermediate and advanced learners of Spanish wishing to refine their language skills. «