Some essential manuals for the Spanish language.
For professionals, laymen, the general public and fans of the correct use of Spanish in particular. These manuals of the Spanish language are more reference. Why not give them away this Christmas too? The Prices they are always more Affordable for pocket editions.
La RAE, Fundéu, Instituto Cervantes... Fundamental names in the field publish these titles, which are never lacking in any bookstore. Essentials for who we are writers, copywriters, proofreaders, editors, journalists, etc. Or for anyone with a minimum of concern with linguistically correct, so at times at odds with the politically correct.
Real academy of the Spanish language
La Academy is now within reach of a key for anyone who needs to look at both his dictionary and any linguistic questions that may arise. But of course he has his enormous work published. We already say that the pocket editions are more affordable, and above all more manageable. And they do not leave anything of the fundamental and usual that is usually consulted. But you also have to keep in mind that the dizzying evolution of language always goes faster than the process of reflecting it "officially".
New basic grammar
En three volumes hard paste and also in pocket edition. It was featured in 2009.
Comprehensive review of grammatical constructions typical of Spanish throughout the world, with its phonic, morphological and syntactic variants. His intention is not to impose, but to guide and recommend uses or advise against them giving reasons.
Basic spelling
It was featured in 2010. The most outstanding was the incorporation of new content with respect to the 1999 edition. Mainly those related to compounds, words or prefixed expressions, sequences that can be written in one or more words, either with the same meaning, or with different meanings, etc.).
It also expands on the spelling of foreigners or proper names. And above all manages to maintain its educational and informative purpose.
Good use of Spanish
Featured in 2013. Relating to the standard linguistics, is intended for all Spanish speakers of any level. With quick access to information, your explanations are intuitive and clear. They are short, plain-language chapters with lots of examples. In addition, warning tips about the most common misstatements are highlighted.
Instituto Cervantes
Created in 1991, this institution promotes the teaching, study and use of Spanish throughout the world. He has published some highly recommended titles.
The correct Spanish book
Published in 2012 together with the Espasa publishing house. The subtitle Keys to writing and speaking well in Spanish already says it all. These keys are proposed to improve both oral and written expression. Like the previous ones, it is written in a pleasant and very simple style and follows the academic norm of the RAE.
Advises on Spelling guidelines, writing, correct speech, non-verbal language… And it also shows practical examples of correct and incorrect uses. His analysis of the language of social networks and new forms of communication like email, SMS, blogs, etc.
The Instituto Cervantes has already published a series of practical guides and this title completes them.
The 500 most frequent doubts in Spanish
After the success of the previous one, this is another work by basic and useful query. It is posed in the form of question and answer in a simple, practical and very agile way. Some examples are:
It is said that extra hours u Extra hours?, it means the same Islamist which Islamic? Can you use the @ to refer to both genders at the same time? Are the demonstratives accentuated?
Possibly the most advisable title for all types of readers.
More manuals from the RAE and the Fundéu
Fundéu
La Urgent Spanish Foundation is a non-profit institution whose main objective is promote the proper use of Spanish in the media. Born in 2005, following an agreement between the Efe Agency and the BBVA bank. She works advised by the Royal Spanish Academy. Their daily recommendations and responses to readers' inquiries are the more immediate, efficient and faster tool what is there right now.
Urgent Spanish Manual
This manual was published in 1985, but the Fundéu has reissued it with updates and revisions. It is intended to find a equilibrium between today's Spanish and that of so much inherited historical wealth. It is also structured in the form of questions and answers like: Is it appropriate to use abbreviations on social media? What words are written in italics?
Why give them away
By its character informative and didactic. And because in today's world with so many ways of communicating, It is essential not only to know the evolution of our language, but also its most correct use. And, especially, learn to distinguish and differentiate those uses from the politically correct ones. But also because they are essential for fight poverty and linguistic ignorance, also general, which seems to prevail lately at all levels of expression.