Books by R. E. (University of Nottingham) Batchelor

A Reference Grammar of French is a lively, wide-ranging and original handbook on the structure of the French language. It includes new information on register, pronunciation, gender, number, foreign words (Latin, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian), adjectives and past participles used as nouns, texting, word order, frequency of occurrence of words, and usage with all geographical names. Examples come not only from France, but also from Quebec, Belgium and Switzerland. Readers will appreciate the initial passages illustrating the grammatical features of a given chapter. Also included is a user-friendly introduction to the French language, from its Latin origins to modern times. A full glossary explains any terms that might confuse the less experienced reader, and the index leads the student through the detailed labyrinth of grammatical features. This handbook will be an invaluable resource for students and teachers who want to perfect their knowledge of all aspects of French grammar.

A Reference Grammar of Spanish is a comprehensive handbook on the structure of the Spanish language. Keeping technical terminology to a minimum, it provides a detailed yet clear point of reference on all the intricacies of Spanish grammar, covering word order, parts of speech, verb use, syntax, gender, number, alphabet, and pronunciation. Accompanied by a wealth of carefully chosen examples, it looks at Spanish in Iberia, the USA, Mexico, and Argentina, and demonstrates the differences between these varieties. It is designed specifically with English-speaking learners in mind, and contains useful tools such as a glossary of terms, an index, and a detailed examination of different registers of the language. Clearly structured and systematically organised, this volume is set to become the standard guide to the grammar of contemporary Spanish, and will be an invaluable resource for teachers and students, as well as a practical supplement to textbooks and classroom study.

Using Spanish is a 2005 guide to Spanish usage for those who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Complete with a full word index, this significantly expanded new edition guides students through the richness and diversity of this major world language.

Written entirely in French, this book provides a structured two-year course in French and marketing, media and comunications. It contains a wide range of exercises, with model answers, aimed at improving both knowledge of French and French marketing techniques.

Written for those with a basic competence in Spanish, this comprehensive synonyms guide is designed to help learners find the right word for the right context - thus improving their vocabulary and enabling them to communicate more precisely and fluently. Contains around 900 lists of synonyms, all illustrated with authentic examples.

This new guide to French synonyms is the first to be produced specifically for English speaking students of French. Its aim is to enable them to develop, broaden, and enhance their awareness of the richness of French vocabulary.

Written for intermediate/advanced students, Using French concentrates on areas of French which cause most difficulty to English-speakers and incorporates the concept of register differences throughout. This 2000 edition has been extensively revised and substantially enlarged to take account of the expanding vocabulary and changing grammatical usage of contemporary French.