Sabias Que

A multi-part telenovela which presents the vocabulary, grammatical structures and functions of Spanish in a natural, conversational way, emphasizing comprehension through context and actions. Tells the story of Raquel Rodriguez, an attorney from Los Angeles, who is hired by an aging Mexican industrialist to investigate a long-buried secret about his past. Her quest takes her to Spain, Argentina and Puerto Rico.

This new Beginning Spanish text is a brief version of the successful ¿Sabías que…?, perfectly designed for those programs that are interested in an innovative task-based approach but whose curriculum necessitates a briefer text.

Designed for more advanced introductory-level students, Spanish for Communication develops the basic language skills necessary for successful communication in everyday situations. At the beginning of each lesson, a realistic dialogue provides the context for the introduction of grammar and vocabulary, which is then reinforced through questions, situational roleplays, and realia-based activities and is correlated to Basic Spanish Grammar.

A four-skills approach to learning a foreign language utilizes a wide variety of activities and materials, clear grammar presentations, and effective tutorials and exercises, all designed to promote listening comprehension. (Language)

This text is an unbound, binder-ready edition. ¡Con brío! makes beginning learners beginning speakers, It provides a solid footing in the basics of Spanish and broad cultural awareness that allows beginners to use their Spanish immediately with each other, with Spanish-speaking friends, neighbors and co-workers, and with Spanish speakers around the world. The 12-chapter introductory program takes a highly practical approach with a simple chapter structure, activities that students find relevant and reflective of everyday conversations, easy access to media including new video segments, a...

Complements advanced level Spanish course books by providing practice in reading and understanding longer texts. Students will also develop the vocabulary needed to understand and talk about important issues in modern Hispanic society. It encourages an analytical method of study, and the eight photocopiable self-study units are based on authentic texts dealing with topics such as 'Estereotipos culturales' and 'La biodiversidad'. Lively, interesting and carefully graded, the exercises begin with identification of key words and comprehension questions followed by detailed and precisely focused...