English Grammar for Students of Spanish: The Study Guide for Those Learning Spanish (English Grammar Series) [Paperback]

Emily Spinelli (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0934034303 | ISBN-13: 978-0934034302 | Publication Date: March 1998 | Edition: 4th

ENGLISH GRAMMAR FOR STUDENTS OF SPANISH explains the grammatical terms that are in Spanish textbooks and shows students how they relate to English grammar. Once students have understood the terms and concepts in their own language, it is easier for them to understand their textbook. With simple explanations and numerous examples, this brief handbook compares English and Spanish grammar and points out the similarities and differences.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Language Notes

Text: English, Spanish

About the Author

Emily Spinelli received her Ph.D. in Spanish from Ohio State University where she studied Spanish language and Hispanic literature and culture and was exposed to foreign language education and second language acquisition theory. Currently she is Professor of Spanish at the University of Michigan-Dearborn where she teaches courses in all levels of Spanish language, literature, language of business, as well as culture and civilization. She also coordinates the foreign language teacher certification program and teaches courses in foreign language methodology. In addition to her textbooks, she has also published many articles and reviews in scholarly journals. She is a frequent speaker and presenter at local, state, and national conferences and has consulted with school districts and universities throughout the country on issues related to foreign language education and methodology. She has been very active in professional organizations having served on numerous boards and committees as well as the 1999 President of ACTFL and the 2004 President of the AATSP. She is currently the editor of the Foreign Language Annals. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Olivia & Hill Pr; 4th edition (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0934034303
• ISBN-13: 978-0934034302
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable desk reference for any instructor or student., March 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: English Grammar for Students of Spanish: The Study Guide for Those Learning Spanish (English Grammar Series) (Paperback)

As an instructor of the Spanish language, I've found Emily Spinelli's book extremely useful. The constrastive analysis between Spanish and English exemplified in her book is clear and concise. The best thing about this book is that it not only helps you understand Spanish grammar, but also serves as a refresher for English grammar. English Grammar for Students of Spanish should be a required text on the syllabus of any instructor teaching elementary and intermediate level Spanish courses.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great concept, February 4, 2005

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This review is from: English Grammar for Students of Spanish: The Study Guide for Those Learning Spanish (English Grammar Series) (Paperback)

I haven't seen the inside of a classroom in almost 20 years. So, when I decided to learn Spanish, it became painfully obvious that I didn't remember enough English grammar to fully understand most explanations of Spanish grammar. I was going to look for an English grammar review book, but then I came across this.

Every chapter asks a "what is..." type of question. For example, "What is the conditional?" or "What is a relative pronoun?" For each question there are two answers: "In English..." and "In Spanish..." So, you get to see both explanations side by side.

Also, the book's website contains correlations for 22 Spanish textbooks. The correlation tells you exactly what you need to read in this book to explain the grammar presented in any given chapter of your textbook.

You can find the correlations here:
http://oliviahill.com/html/fcorlist.html

Anyone learning Spanish who isn't completely comfortable with English grammar should buy this book.

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Learning Tool!, March 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: English Grammar for Students of Spanish: The Study Guide for Those Learning Spanish (English Grammar Series) (Paperback)

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is learning or teaching Spanish. As a tutor I refer to it constantly along with the 501 Spanish Verbs book. A really indispensable resourse! Using them together, it really makes it easier to learn to speak Spanish.