Bilingual Grammar of English-Spanish Syntax: With Exercises and a Glossary of Grammatical Terms

by Sam Hill, María Mayberry, Edward Baranowski

This third edition of this text presents the major grammatical contrasts between English and Spanish in a simple and direct manner that is ideal for teachers of either language. This book addresses difficult grammatical topics for the English speaker, such as the question of aspect (preterit/imperfect) and the Spanish indicative/subjunctive; the English modal auxiliary system; and other challenging topics for the Spanish speaker. This reworked and expanded edition presents a complete inventory of all the major inter-lingual contrasts, emphasizing those contrasts that pose difficulties for teachers and students alike. The text features numerous exercises and, new with this edition, an extensive glossary of grammatical terms.Answer key available upon request from the publisher.

649 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 28, 2000

Reviews

[Micole · Rating 4 out of 5]

In general, this book offers an excellent review of Spanish and English grammar concepts. Topics are presented for both languages, allowing a comparison between the two. I recommend this book for anyone who is advanced in their language studies - this is not for the beginner. My only complaints is that Spanish/English translations are not always provided for examples (specifically when the concepts were most confusing), and that there is no answer key for the grammar exercises.

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of examples and explanations for grammatical features not normally discussed in lower level Spanish classes!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent text for advanced students of either language, especially those wishing to teach either language.