Aspectos del Mundo Hispano Practice Book

Suitable for training advanced level students in writing texts in different styles and registers in Spanish

El auge de la enseñanza del español ha supuesto una explosión sin precedentes de la diversidad lingüística en las aulas, lo que dificulta la tarea del profesor y pone en cuestión los métodos y materiales tradicionales. Esta situación se complica aún más cuando nos ocupamos del orden de las palabras, puesto que los libros existentes bien obvian el tema, bien lo tratan desde un punto de vista intuitivo. Este manual viene a llenar este vacío, ofreciendo una guía definitoria y clave de todos los puntos que pueden ser problemáticos en un tema tan complicado como el orden de las...

FACETAS is a brief and multi-faceted intermediate Spanish program ideal for use in one-semester courses. It incorporates relevant literary and cultural readings and integrates two kinds of video. The first is a specially-shot sitcom featured in every lesson. The second showcases three original short films by contemporary Hispanic filmmakers. FACETAS' interactive, student-friendly approach focuses on real communication in meaningful contexts, giving students a rewarding learning experience as they strengthen their language skills and develop cultural competency.

This intensive course is expressly designed to lead the adult beginner to a comprehensive knowledge of Spanish. The course gives balanced attention to the four key language skills: the development of listening comprehension and speaking skills is supported by quality audio materials recorded by native speakers, while answer keys support written work and grammar-acquisition exercises, and facilitate independent study. Authentic written materials develop important receptive skills and encourage the transition to independent reading. - Based on a style of Spanish easily understood by most...

This comprehensive reference grammar of the different types of Spanish coordination and subordination includes numerous examples and exercises.