The main structures of language that are discussed in How to Investigate Language Structure such as the medium of linguistic transmission, grammar, phonetics, vocabulary, and semantics are present in Spanish as they are in every language. However, there are specific structures that are unique to the Spanish language that I find interesting. For example, there is a common omission of subject pronouns (due to conjugated verbs), simple negation with “no” before verbs, and formal and informal ways to address someone directly (tu o usted). In order to form a more holistic understanding of Spanish, I will be focusing on phonetics in order to improve my pronunciation, semantics in order to learn more of the nuances of how different ways to communicate the same thing are used, and I will increase my integration of more complex vocabulary in order to be able to better express myself and understand others.
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