¿Por qué? 101 Questions About Spanish

Name: ¿Por qué? 101 Questions About Spanish
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781474227919
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By Judy Hochberg

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¿Por qué? 101 Questions about Spanish explores the reasons behind Spanish language features, going beyond the "what" to explain the "why." Judy Hochberg uses linguistic principles, cultural insights, and language history to answer questions about irregular verbs, forms of "you," silent letters, pronunciation differences, and more. The book also addresses language evolution, bilingualism, and the status of regional languages, making it a thorough and accessible guide for students, teachers, native speakers, and language enthusiasts.
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This book is ideal for Spanish students at all levels, language instructors, native speakers curious about their language, and anyone interested in the linguistic, cultural, and historical aspects of Spanish.

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¿Por qué? 101 Questions about Spanish 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 ¿Por qué? explains the "why".

Judy Hochberg draws on linguistic principles, Hispanic culture, and language history to answer questions such as:

Why are so many Spanish verbs irregular?
Why does Spanish have different ways to say "you"?
Why is h silent?
Why doesn’t Spanish use apostrophes?
Why does Castilian Spanish have the th sound?

Packed with information, guidance, and links to further research, ¿Por qué? 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. ¿Por qué? 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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its engaging and meticulously researched content, ¿Por qué? 101 Questions about Spanish has been described as a joy to read by Hispania and recommended for language learners and educators by the Association for Language Learning. Times Higher Education highlights its reassuring treatment of common language learning concerns, while reviews commend its playful yet academic approach and well-structured answers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474227919

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Judy Hochberg has a PhD in linguistics from Stanford University. She has published extensively on Spanish first language acquisition and sociolinguistics, as well as other topics in linguistics. She teaches Spanish at Fordham University, USA.