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Fonfrias, Ernesto Juan – Yelmo, 1972
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Educationally Disadvantaged, Ethnic Groups
Llorens, Washington – Yelmo, 1976
The poor command of Spanish common to many Puerto Ricans is due, not to the teaching of English as a second language, but to the poor instruction of the native language and the lack of emphasis on reading good Spanish literature. The two languages can coexist. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, English (Second Language), Interference (Language), Language Instruction
Dalbor, John B. – Yelmo, 1980
Contrasts current pronunciation of some Spanish consonants with the teachings and theory of pronunciation manuals, advocating more realistic standards of instruction. Gives a detailed phonetic description of common variants of the sounds discussed, covering both Spanish and Latin American dialects. (MES)
Descriptors: Consonants, Dialects, Hispanic Americans, Language Variation
Llorens, Washington – Yelmo, 1974
Argues that the Spanish language spoken in Puerto Rico has flaws and virtues similar to Spanish spoken in any other country. (Text is in Spanish.) (DS)
Descriptors: Expressive Language, Puerto Ricans, Regional Dialects, Spanish
Badillo, Herman – Yelmo, 1972
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Bilingual Students, Bilingualism, Minority Groups
Tio, Aurelio – Yelmo, 1975
This article defines the linguistic situation in Puerto Rico and explains why the term "bilingualism" cannot be used to accurately describe the linguistic reality there. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Cultural Influences, Dialects, Language Research
Fonfrias, Ernesto Juan – Yelmo, 1973
Paper presented at a symposium on the preservation of the Spanish language in the U.S., August 7-10, 1973, Mexico City, Mexico. (SK)
Descriptors: Dialect Studies, Dialects, Language Classification, Language Standardization
Llorens, Washington – Yelmo, 1976
This article discusses the influence of the Taino language on the Spanish of Puerto Rico. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: American Indian Languages, Descriptive Linguistics, Distinctive Features (Language), Language Research
Llorens, Washington – Yelmo, 1976
Discusses neologisms in Spanish. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: English, Language Acquisition, Language Planning, Language Research
Fonfrias, Ernesto Juan – Yelmo, 1977
The roots and development of the Spanish language are outlined, and Columbus' discovery of Puerto Rico and meetings with the Indian inhabitants are described. Mixed with the native language and spoken by the native people, it has evolved into the rich idiom spoken in Puerto Rico today. (Text is in Spanish.) (CHK)
Descriptors: American Indians, Diachronic Linguistics, Etymology, Language Acquisition
Criado de Val, Manuel – Yelmo, 1976
This article describes what is perceived as a gradual relaxation of language usage norms in Spanish, and calls for the creation of a center to help modernize technical Spanish and to minimize the intrusion of English technical vocabulary. (Text is in Spanish.) (CLK)
Descriptors: English, Language Attitudes, Language Planning, Language Usage
