{"title":"Judy Hochberg","description":"\u003cp\u003eJudy Hochberg’s works offer insightful and accessible resources for learners and educators alike. With a focus on language acquisition and cultural understanding, her books, such as \u003cem\u003e¿Por qué? 101 Questions About Spanish\u003c\/em\u003e, blend clear explanations with engaging content to deepen readers’ appreciation of the Spanish language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both self-study and classroom use, Hochberg’s collection is a valuable addition to the \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e category. Her thoughtful approach helps demystify language learning, making complex topics approachable for all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"por-que-101-questions-about-spanish-by-judy-hochberg-9781474227919","title":"¿Por qué? 101 Questions About Spanish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e¿Por qué? 101 Questions about Spanish\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone who wants to understand how Spanish really works. Standard textbooks and grammars describe the \"what\" of Spanish – its vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and pronunciation – but \u003ci\u003e¿Por qué?\u003c\/i\u003e explains the \"why\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJudy Hochberg draws on linguistic principles, Hispanic culture, and language history to answer questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are so many Spanish verbs irregular?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy does Spanish have different ways to say \"you\"?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is \u003ci\u003eh\u003c\/i\u003e silent?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy doesn’t Spanish use apostrophes?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy does Castilian Spanish have the \u003ci\u003eth\u003c\/i\u003e sound?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with information, guidance, and links to further research, \u003ci\u003e¿Por qué?\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible study guide that is suitable for Spanish students, instructors, native speakers, and the general reader. It is a valuable supplementary text for serious students of Spanish at all levels, from beginning to advanced. \u003ci\u003e¿Por qué?\u003c\/i\u003e also covers topics usually left to specialized books, including the evolution of Spanish, how children and adults learn Spanish, and the status of languages that co-exist with Spanish, from Catalan to Spanish sign language to the indigenous languages of Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471386755308,"sku":"9781474227919","price":63.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781474227919-por-qu-101-questions-about-spanish.jpg?v=1775241352"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/judy-hochberg.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}