A favourite with first-year instructors, this text uses a range of communicative activities to present basic grammar, introduce culture, and develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Each chapter focuses on a particular Hispanic country or a Hispanic community within the United States. Vinetas culturales offer insight into life and customs, while more extensive Lecturas look at culture and history. Within each chapter, Funciones y actividades offer sections on "survival" Spanish, Para escribir and Para escuchar reinforce grammar functions. Kit includes text plus Listening Cassette.
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