- Paperback: 582 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Education; 4 edition (30 April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340810335
- ISBN-13: 978-0340810330
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 17 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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'The Butt and Benjamin New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish is an essential reference tool for all interested in the Spanish language. The most extensive and accurate single-volume comprehensive source of information on contemporary Spanish language currently in existence in the English language, it replaces and surpasses the Ramsey-Spaulding Textbook of Modern Spanish.'
George DeMello, Professor of Hispanic Linguistics, University of Iowa
'The most important event to occur in the descriptive linguistics of Spanish for many years'
The Times Higher Education Supplement
George DeMello, Professor of Hispanic Linguistics, University of Iowa
'The most important event to occur in the descriptive linguistics of Spanish for many years'
The Times Higher Education Supplement
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A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish is widely recognised as the standard English-language reference grammar of Spanish. It provides teachers and students of Spanish with a comprehensive, accessible and jargon-free guide to the forms and structures of the Spanish currently used in Spain and Latin America.
This new edition has been carefully revised and updated, and its explanations have been checked against the findings of the Royal Spanish Academy's Gramática descriptiva de la lengua española and other new works in the field. Many new Peninsular and Latin American examples have been included, the English text has been thoroughly revised and in many places expanded or clarified. A glossary of grammatical terms has also been included. As a result this new version of 'B & B' should now be invaluable to an even wider readership ranging from intermediate to advanced students of Spanish.
A Workbook is available for use with A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish, 4th edition;
Practising Spanish Grammar by Christopher J Pountain and Teresa de Carlos.
ISBN 0340 66223 9
This new edition has been carefully revised and updated, and its explanations have been checked against the findings of the Royal Spanish Academy's Gramática descriptiva de la lengua española and other new works in the field. Many new Peninsular and Latin American examples have been included, the English text has been thoroughly revised and in many places expanded or clarified. A glossary of grammatical terms has also been included. As a result this new version of 'B & B' should now be invaluable to an even wider readership ranging from intermediate to advanced students of Spanish.
A Workbook is available for use with A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish, 4th edition;
Practising Spanish Grammar by Christopher J Pountain and Teresa de Carlos.
ISBN 0340 66223 9
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was fortunate enough to be taught by John Butt at King's College London and he was one of the most inspirational tutors I've ever had. He made me understand how exciting languages are. I used this book as my Bible throughout University and beyond. I am now training to be a Spanish teacher myself and will recommend it to all future students. As has been said in previous reviews, it may be daunting for beginners, but for intermediate and above, it explains just as clearly the basic ideas as the complexities of the Spanish language. Things you never thought you'd grasp will come easy to you after reading this book!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I have been teaching Spanish for many years. I find this book to be an indispensable resource for students and teachers. Explanations of grammatical points are very clear, and the book is very comprehensive in its discussion of exceptions, shades of meaning, etc.
English-speaking students will find the index very useful since it lists most of the grammatical topics one can think of. It is also very helpful that throughout the book all the examples in Spanish are translated into English, which allows the reader to contrast grammar in the two languages. At the beginning, the book may be a little daunting because of how comprehensive it is. However, even intermediate-level students will find it useful if they focus on the main points, and it's a reference book that they will be able to use forever as they progress through various stages of their Spanish learning. It's worth the investment.
-- Javier Muñoz-Basols, co-author of Speed Up Your Spanish: Strategies to Avoid Common Errors
English-speaking students will find the index very useful since it lists most of the grammatical topics one can think of. It is also very helpful that throughout the book all the examples in Spanish are translated into English, which allows the reader to contrast grammar in the two languages. At the beginning, the book may be a little daunting because of how comprehensive it is. However, even intermediate-level students will find it useful if they focus on the main points, and it's a reference book that they will be able to use forever as they progress through various stages of their Spanish learning. It's worth the investment.
-- Javier Muñoz-Basols, co-author of Speed Up Your Spanish: Strategies to Avoid Common Errors
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is incredibly detailed and thorough! However, because of this, it is not recommended for beginners who find out dishearteningly, that there are numerous exceptions to every rule. It's a great book but I'd recommend starting out with something a little simpler and progressing at the intermediate stage to this book.
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