Broomhall, Edith J. (Edith Jane) 1871-1921 creator text utu 2011 monographic es 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2011-11-28 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Spanish language -- Composition and exercises Spanish language -- Grammar PC Original publication data not identified 21004425 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38124 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38124 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133853.0 38124