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Aventuras 3rd Edition © 2010
Primer curso de lengua española
hardcover, 9 1/2 x 10 1/2, online vText available
ISBN 978-1-60007-921-4 16 lessons 2-3 semesters 528 pages
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Overview
Aventuras, 3rd Edition, helps introductory Spanish students develop solid reading, speaking, and listening skills through frequently used vocabulary, grammar presentation, and an emphasis on culture. Fully integrated with the Aventuras Supersite, this communicative text includes the following features:
- Vocabulary used in meaningful contexts
- Grammar presentation that provides students with ongoing support
- Repaso section that offers additional practice of each lesson's grammar concepts
- Effective integration of four video programs: Fotonovela, Flash cultura, Videoclip, and Aventuras en los países hispanos
- Enriching, authentic cultural content
- A process approach to reading, writing, and listening skills
- A rich design that supports the learning of language and culture
New Features
New to 3rd Edition
- New Videoclip section features authentic commercials and news stories from Spanish and Latin American TV, plus one short film
- Revised! Exploración provides a wealth of information about daily life, language, and traditions in the
Spanish-speaking world - New Flash cultura video offers specially-shot content tied to the lesson theme
Upgraded Supersite! For students and instructors, the Aventuras Supersite brings grammar explanations to life, providing even more opportunities to practice and review grammar and vocabulary, including auto-graded activities from the text
Animated grammar tutorials present key grammar in a unique, exciting way
Record-compare pronunciation activities in which students record their answers, compare them to native-speaker answers, then submit them for grading—instructors can also record and send responses to students
Contents
Aventuras
Lección 1 Hola, ¿qué tal?
Lección 2 Las clases
Lección 3 La familia
Lección 4 El fin de semana
Lección 5 Las vacaciones
Lección 6 ¡De compras!
Lección 7 La vida diaria
Lección 8 ¡A comer!
Lección 9 Las celebraciones
Lección 10 En el consultorio
Lección 11 El carro y la tecnología
Lección 12 Hogar, dulce hogar
Lección 13 La naturaleza
Lección 14 En la ciudad
Lección 15 El bienestar
Lección 16 El mundo del trabajo
Components
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For Students
Student Edition with Supersite Access ISBN: 978-1-60007-921-4 Hardcover
- Also available in Loose-leaf format. For custom options, please contact your sales representative.
vText Online Student Edition with Supersite Access ISBN: 978-1-60576-035-3 Code
Workbook/Video ManualISBN: 978-1-60007-877-4 Paperback
Lab Manual ISBN: 978-1-60007-878-1 Paperback
WebSAM Online Workbook, Video Manual, Lab Manual ISBN: 978-1-60576-113-8 Code
Workbook, Video Manual, Lab Manual Answer Key ISBN: 978-1-60007-879-8 Paperback
Aventuras DVD ISBN: 978-1-60007-884-2 1 DVD
For Instructors
Instructor's Annotated Edition ISBN: 978-1-60007-857-6 Hardcover
Instructor's Resource CD and DVD Set with Instructor Supersite ISBN: 978-1-60007-886-6 Supersite passcode, 1 CD and 3 DVDs
All instructor resources are combined in one convenient location:
- Flash cultura DVD
- Fotonovela DVD
- Aventuras en los países hispanos DVD
- Instructor Supersite
- Instructor's Resource CD
- Lab Audio Program Tapescript
Audioscripts of textbook activities
Videoscripts and translations of all four video programs
Workbook/Video Manual/Lab Manual Answer Key
Textbook Answer Key
Teaching suggestions and lesson plans
Preparación Overheads
Grammar Powerpoints®
Textbook and Testing Program audio scripts
Testing Program answer key
- Testing Program
- Lesson, quarter, and semester exams
Testing Program audio MP3 files
Optional test items
Oral testing suggestions
Audioscripts and answer keys
Tests can be administered via print or online.
Lesson Tour
Every Aventuras lesson is supported by a range of activities, media, audio and resources that enhance learning and make Spanish come to life!
Here is a preview of some of the resources that accompany Lesson 4:
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Fotonovela
Dramatic video episodes follow four students on their adventure through Ecuador. Characters interact using lesson vocabulary and grammar, while flashbacks give glimpses of everyday life in their home countries.
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Flash cultura
Young people share aspects of life in their countries, and provide valuable cultural insights. Filmed in a news program format, this engaging video expands upon the Exploración section of each lesson.
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Documentary
Integrated with the Aventuras en los países hispanos section, this high-interest, visually appealing documentary footage from the featured country or region will expand students' cultural perspectives.
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Animated tutorials

The animated Professor Pedro Gómez Lacerna walks students through each grammar point, reviewing its rules and showing examples in a unique, amusing, and exciting way. Learn more.
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Videoclip
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Authentic clips from Spanish-speaking media include commercials, news stories, and even a short film. Carefully chosen for comprehensibility, these videos offer a fun and motivating way to learn Spanish.
Visit the Aventuras Supersite Demo to access the resources that accompany this sample lesson.
Technology
Visit the Aventuras Supersite Demo to explore all Supersite and Supersite Plus resources.
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