• Practical, high-frequency vocabulary for communicating in real-life situations is presented in contextualized formats.
• Two video programs immerse students in the language and culture. The Escenas Video, integrated up-front in every lesson, provides real examples of the language students are expected to learn, while authentic cultural footage presented in the ¡Vivan los países hispanos! video program, with all-Spanish narrations, brings the culture to life after every even-numbered lesson.
• Clear, concise grammar explanations graphically highlight important concepts and reintroduce examples from the video episodes.
• Guided activities to practice the target vocabulary and grammar help students feel confident communicating in Spanish.
• Opportunities to interact in a variety of communicative situations in pairs, in small groups, and with the entire class encourage students to express themselves creatively in Spanish.
• Systematic development of reading, writing, and listening skills in every lesson integrates learning strategies and a process approach.
• Presentation of important cultural aspects of the daily lives of Spanish speakers and coverage of the entire Spanish-speaking world celebrate the diversity of the Spanish-speaking population.
• Vista Higher Learning’s hallmark, innovative graphic design and organization, with page layout, color-coded sections, on-page correlation of all student supplements, and other graphic elements enhance students’ learning and make navigation easy.
• A complete set of print and technology ancillaries for both instructors and students support teaching and learning.
