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PublisherUniversity of Texas Press

ISBN-100292706537

ISBN-139780292706538

eBay Product ID (ePID)43824291

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Number of Pages286 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSpanish Verbs Made Simple (R)

SubjectSpanish

Publication Year2005

TypeLanguage Course

Subject AreaForeign Language Study

AuthorDavid Brodsky

FormatMass Market

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight16.9 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-024713

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal468.2421

Table Of ContentPreface Introduction Part I. Forms of Verbs 1. Present, Simple Past, Imperfect, Participles 2. Irregularities: Present Tense 3. Irregularities: Simple Past Tense 4. Future and Conditional Tenses 5. Subjunctive and Imperative 6. Compound Verb Forms 7. Orthographic Modifications 8. Vosotros/Ustedes and Tuteo/Voseo 9. Summary and Presentation of Verb Classes Part II. Uses of Verbs 10. Indicative 11. Special Topic: Ser versus Estar 12. Subjunctive Part III. Annexes A. Models of Verb Classes and Sub-classes B. Index by Class and Sub-class for 4,818 Verbs Selected References

SynopsisIt's time for a new approach to learning Spanish verbs. Unlike popular verb guides that require the rote memorization of hundreds of verb forms, this book clearly explains the rules that govern the conjugation of all classes of Spanish verbs--especially the irregular ones that give second-language learners the most trouble. These simple, easy-to-understand rules for conjugating Spanish verbs are effective learning tools for both beginning students and more advanced speakers who want to perfect their usage of Spanish verb forms. Spanish Verbs Made Simple(r) has many helpful features that you won't find in any other verb guide: sum; Clear explanations of all verb tenses and forms.sum; The simple rules that govern the conjugation of all verbs--including the 90% of irregular verbs whose irregularities are entirely predictable.sum; A detailed discussion of how each verb form is used, with numerous examples.sum; A full explanation of the distinction between ser and estar--the single most confusing element in the Spanish verbal system.sum; An extended treatment of the subjunctive that will help you understand why it is used in some situations but not others.sum; Conjugations for 35 model Spanish verbs and a comprehensive listing of 4,800 verbs that indicates which of the models each verb follows.Going well beyond any other guide in the clarity and detail of its explanations--as well as the innovative manner in which individual verbs are linked to model conjugations--Spanish Verbs Made Simple(r) is the only guide to Spanish verbs a learner needs., It's time for a new approach to learning Spanish verbs. Unlike popular verb guides that require the rote memorization of hundreds of verb forms, this book clearly explains the rules that govern the conjugation of all classes of Spanish verbs--especially the irregular ones that give second-language learners the most trouble. These simple, easy-to-understand rules for conjugating Spanish verbs are effective learning tools for both beginning students and more advanced speakers who want to perfect their usage of Spanish verb forms. Spanish Verbs Made Simple(r) has many helpful features that you won't find in any other verb guide:* Clear explanations of all verb tenses and forms.* The simple rules that govern the conjugation of all verbs--including the 90% of irregular verbs whose irregularities are entirely predictable.* A detailed discussion of how each verb form is used, with numerous examples.* A full explanation of the distinction between ser and estar--the single most confusing element in the Spanish verbal system.* An extended treatment of the subjunctive that will help you understand why it is used in some situations but not others.* Conjugations for 35 model Spanish verbs and a comprehensive listing of 4,800 verbs that indicates which of the models each verb follows.Going well beyond any other guide in the clarity and detail of its explanations--as well as the innovative manner in which individual verbs are linked to model conjugations--Spanish Verbs Made Simple(r) is the only guide to Spanish verbs a learner needs., Es hora para un nuevo acercamiento para aprender los verbos españoles. Distinta a las guías populares del verbo que requieren la memorización de centenares formas del verbo, este libro explica claramente las reglas que gobiernan la conjugación de todas las clases de verbos ûespecialmente los verbos irregulares españoles- que dan a los principiantes del estudio de un segundo idioma, la mayoría de sus apuros. Este libro de trabajo y consulta, es una herramienta muy eficaz para aquellos estudiantes que comienzan el aprendizaje del español como segundo idioma, tanto como para interlocutores más avanzados que deseen perfeccionar su dominio de las formas españolas del verbo. Podrá aprender, por ejemplo, las reglas de conjugación de todos los verbos y, especialmente, las reglas de conjugación de verbos irregulares, las cuales cubren el 90% de esta clase de verbos españoles., Unlike popular verb guides that require the rote memorization of hundreds of verb forms, this book clearly explains the rules that govern the conjugation of all classes of Spanish verbs. Simple, easy-to-understand rules for conjugating Spanish verbs are effective learning tools for beginning students and more advanced speakers., An easier, yet more complete approach to learning Spanish verbs than the highly popular 501 Spanish Verbs., It's time for a new approach to learning Spanish verbs. Unlike popular verb guides that require the rote memorization of hundreds of verb forms, this book clearly explains the rules that govern the conjugation of all classes of Spanish verbs--especially the irregular ones that give second-language learners the most trouble. These simple, easy-to-understand rules for conjugating Spanish verbs are effective learning tools for both beginning students and more advanced speakers who want to perfect their usage of Spanish verb forms. Spanish Verbs Made Simple(r) has many helpful features that you won't find in any other verb guide: Clear explanations of all verb tenses and forms. The simple rules that govern the conjugation of all verbs--including the 90% of irregular verbs whose irregularities are entirely predictable. A detailed discussion of how each verb form is used, with numerous examples. A full explanation of the distinction between ser and estar --the single most confusing element in the Spanish verbal system. An extended treatment of the subjunctive that will help you understand why it is used in some situations but not others. Conjugations for 35 model Spanish verbs and a comprehensive listing of 4,800 verbs that indicates which of the models each verb follows. Going well beyond any other guide in the clarity and detail of its explanations--as well as the innovative manner in which individual verbs are linked to model conjugations--Spanish Verbs Made Simple(r) is the only guide to Spanish verbs a learner needs., It's time for a new approach to learning Spanish verbs. Unlike popular verb guides that require the rote memorization of hundreds of verb forms, this book clearly explains the rules that govern the conjugation of all classes of Spanish verbs--especially the irregular ones that give second-language learners the most trouble. These simple, easy-to-understand rules for conjugating Spanish verbs are effective learning tools for both beginning students and more advanced speakers who want to perfect their usage of Spanish verb forms. Spanish Verbs Made Simple(r) has many helpful features that you won't find in any other verb guide: Clear explanations of all verb tenses and forms. The simple rules that govern the conjugation of all verbs--including the 90% of irregular verbs whose irregularities are entirely predictable. A detailed discussion of how each verb form is used, with numerous examples. A full explanation of the distinction between ser and estar --the single most confusing element in the Spanish verbal system. An extended treatment of the subjunctive that will help you understand why it is used in some situations but not others. Conjugations for 35 model Spanish verbs and a comprehensive listing of 4,800 verbs that indicates which of the models each verb follows. Going well beyond any other guide in the clarity and detail of its explanations--as well as the innovative manner in which individual verbs are linked to model conjugations-- Spanish Verbs Made Simple(r) is the only guide to Spanish verbs a learner needs.

LC Classification NumberPC4271.B76 2005