LINGUIST List 17.3369

Fri Nov 17 2006

Books: Lexicography: Batchelor

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Directory         1.    Joyce Reid, Using Spanish Synonyms: Batchelor

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Message 1: Using Spanish Synonyms: Batchelor
Date: 07-Nov-2006
From: Joyce Reid <jreidcup.org>
Subject: Using Spanish Synonyms: Batchelor


Title: Using Spanish Synonyms Published: 2006 Publisher: Cambridge University Press
                http://us.cambridge.org

Author: R. E. Batchelor Paperback: ISBN: 0521547601 Pages: 752 Price: U.S. $ 45.00
Paperback: ISBN: 0521547601 Pages: 752 Price: Europe EURO 24.99
Abstract:

Written for those with a basic competence in Spanish, this comprehensivesynonyms guide is designed to help the learner find the right word for theright context - thus improving their vocabulary and enabling them tocommunicate more precisely and fluently. It contains around 900 lists ofsynonyms, each one classified according to its level of formality. Everysynonym is illustrated with authentic examples, and the subtle shades ofdifference between them are clearly explained. The book contains four clearindexes: Spanish-Spanish, Argentinean-Spanish, Mexican-Spanish andEnglish-Spanish, enabling the reader to instantly locate any word. Thissecond edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and includes newmaterial on Argentinean and Mexican varieties, including a usefulcomparison of Mexican and Iberian Spanish. It will continue to be anessential reference for college and undergraduate students, their teachers,and other language professionals seeking a clear, user-friendly guide toSpanish synonyms and their usage.

1. Introduction;2. Spanish synonyms;3. Index of Spanish items with frame titles;4. Index of Argentinean items with frame titles;5. Index of Mexican items with frame titles;6. Index of English items with frame titles.


Linguistic Field(s): Lexicography                             Semantics                             Sociolinguistics
Subject Language(s): Spanish (spa)
Written In: English (eng )

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