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A scholarly, analytical study of popular linguistics in Costa Rica, by noted UCR scholar. Includes social and psychological background, methodology of study, phonetics, grammar, lexicography, regional differences, and foreign influences.

"Auténtico is a comprehensive Spanish language curriculum for middle grades and high school. It immerses students in authentic Spanish language and cultural experiences through text, video, audio, and online learning. Frequent exposure to authentic resources increases engagement, improves reading proficiency, and gives students confidence to take learning beyond the classroom. Auténtico meets ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, providing a powerful link between communication and culture"--Publisher.

Instructors, writers, translators & students alike, will find this dictionary of difficulties an exceptional tool of reference. Not only are complete & precise definitions furnished, but specific applications by topic, ie: literature, journalism, or other technical areas, are categorized & explained. These special features facilitate its use & make this a valuable source of information. Included in the 135 page appendix are a summary of basic Spanish grammar & a guide to verb conjugation, spelling, abbreviations & punctuation.

"Explica el significado y evolución de cada palabra y cada acepción por siglos, con la autoridad de más de 1500 autores medievales, renacentistas, modernos y contemporáneos, la comprobación de sesenta dicionarios preacadémicos, del célebre Diccionario de Autoridades de 1726 (6 vols.), de las dieciocho ediciones del Diccionario Académico (1780 a 1956) y de más de quinientos diccionarios y glosarios de especialidades" (t.p.).