Sonido y sentido lifts the learning of Spanish pronunciation for American English-speaking students to a new level, with support of an accompanying CD. Written in Spanish by a native speaker who is a leading figure in the field of Spanish phonology, this introduction to Spanish phonetics and phonology will improve both the pronunciation and understanding of spoken Spanish by demonstrating the specific ways in which the sound pattern of Spanish differs from English. Notable in that it explains the "why" of pronunciation with specific information on how the sounds of Spanish are organized--it also highlights the most important differences among varieties within the Spanish-speaking world. Together, the book and CD emphasize the sounds and sound combinations that are most problematic for English speakers learning Spanish. In addition to a clear theoretical analysis of Spanish phonology, Sonido y sentido introduces the fundamental concepts of language, Spanish language, and the teaching and learning of phonetics--Spanish phonetics in particular. Utilizing the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) throughout the text to make for more precise phonetic descriptions, Guitart also discusses the relation between both the physical and psychological aspects of pronunciation. Sonido y sentido contains exercises, both transcription and pronunciation drills, and each chapter concludes with a section, "Para pensar," which tests comprehension of the concepts presented. Answers to the "Para pensar" exercises appear in a separate appendix. A glossary of technical terms, a subject index, and a basic bibliography of Spanish phonetics and phonology round out this fresh and rewarding contribution to learning the Spanish language.

Written entirely in Spanish, the book is designed to help native English speaking students improve their Spanish pronunciation. Appropriate for those with two years of Spanish on up, the text is ideal for lower level classes to catch bad speaking habits before they set in. For upper level classes the book can serve as a tool to refine pronunciation skills. The book is designed to be completed in one semester and covers specific pronunciation issues common to English speakers and solutions to these problems. Side by side English and Spanish word comparisons are made to allow the student to first pronounce the English and then the Spanish words, providing ear training and articulating exercises. A variety of oral exercises are included which can be practiced in groups. Additional resources, including audio pronunciation files for select textbook exercises and a PDF-only instructor's manual, are available at www.hackettpublishing.com.

Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!

An introduction to the pronunciation of ``general Latin American Spanish''. Written in clear, simple Spanish. Includes sections covering corrective phonetics for native speakers of English learning Spanish, articulatory phonetics, phonological analysis with emphasis on the phoneme, the major variants in the pronunciation of Spanish in Spain and Latin America, the pronunciation of Spanish in the U.S., and orthographic problems, stressing the written accent. Also contains lab exercises built into the material covered.

English as a second language

This worktext is a practical review of the essential points of English grammar, contrasting them with their Spanish-language equivalents.

"This collection of 24 essays written in Spanish explores linguistic issues frequently raised by students of Spanish. Many chapters focus on applied linguistics, such as language acquisition and sociolinguistics. Others examine Spanish phonology, syntax, and pragmatics. Includes a set of activities for each chapter"--Provided by publisher.