Contains over five hundred words in English for speakers of Spanish, presented in the form of labelled illustrations of everyday people, places, and things.

Updating the 1937 work edited by the distinguished Paul Harvey, this revision is a worthy successor. It covers classical literature from the appearance of the Greeks, around 2200 B.C, to the close of the Athenian philosophy schools in A.D. 529. It includes articles on authors, major works, historical notables, mythological figures, and topics of literary significance. Short summaries of major works, chronologies, charts and maps are special features....

Usage levels are indicated throughout, with extensive examples to illustrate how words are used in context. The text also includes illustrations of pronunciations through the usage of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Teaches Spanish language idioms and demonstrates how people of different regions and social classes actually use them in normal conversation.

"Idiomatic speech in every language undergoes constant change, and this new third edition reflects informal, idiomatic Spanish as it is spoken today. It?s divided into two distinct parts, the first part listing Spanish idioms with their English meanings, and the second part presenting English idioms with Spanish equivalents. Each entry is followed by an illustrative sentence. Also featured are appendices listing irregular verbs, abbreviations, and...

"Discover 2,000 words and definitions to build vocabulary and spelling skills. Packed with colorful photographs that make learning new word meanings simple and fun. Explore easy-to-navigate sections filled with extra features such as useful phrases and opposites. Supports language learning for ages 7 and up."--Page 4 of cover