Spanish Composition by Edith J. Broomhall
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"Spanish Composition" by Edith J. Broomhall is a language instructional guide published in the early 20th century. This work aims to teach Spanish idiom, focusing on common errors made by English speakers learning the language. It emphasizes the differences in meaning and usage between English and Spanish vocabulary, providing practical examples and exercises to illustrate these points. The opening of "Spanish Composition" discusses the challenges faced by English-speaking students when adapting to
Spanish idiomatic expressions, particularly the nuances of word meanings. Broomhall introduces the theme by explaining how common English words can have various translations in Spanish, using illustrative examples such as the verb "to be" and its Spanish equivalents, "ser" and "estar." The preface sets the stage for a structured approach to learning, with the intent of enabling students to navigate the complexities of translating everyday expressions while preparing them for more advanced Spanish literature through quoted works from famous Spanish authors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Broomhall, Edith J. (Edith Jane), 1871-1921 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21004425 |
| Title | Spanish Composition |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish language -- Composition and exercises |
| Subject | Spanish language -- Grammar |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38124 |
| Release Date | Nov 28, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 477 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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