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Suena Spanish Textbook

Sueña 2nd Edition © 2011

Español sin barreras

José A. Blanco; C. Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch

paperback, 8 1/2 x 10 1/2

Higher Education > Spanish > Intermediate  

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Overview

Un sueño hecho realidad...

Sueña is a new and intriguing alternative to the standard offerings for one-semester intermediate Spanish. The engaging, magazine-like design and integration of authentic short films tie culture, literature, and grammar together. Here are some features you will find in Sueña:

  • Unique integration of authentic, award-winning films
  • An unprecedented cultural experience
  • An innovative signature design
  • A flexible grammar sequence
  • A Manual de gramática grammar appendix
  • A rich vocabulary base
  • Multimedia and web integration

 

Next : New Features >

New Features

Based on instructor and student feedback to the first edition of Sueña , we have made some exciting changes and additions for the second edition.

  • Two new films, Hiyab (Spain) and El rincón de Venezuela (Venezuela, US)
  • En pantalla section featuring authentic TV clips and pre-and-post viewing activities
  • Two new readings: La desesperación de las letras, Ginés S. Cutillas, La mejor tinta, Armando Valladares
  • WebSAM, students can now use one password to access their Supersite and WebSAM accounts.
  • Voiceboards for oral communication and threaded discussions

Next : Contents >

Contents

Download Complete Table of Contents

Sueña

    Lección 1: Sentir y vivir
    Lección 2: Vivir en la ciudad
    Lección 3: La influencia de los medios
    Lección 4: Generaciones en movimiento
    Lección 5: Las riquezas naturales
    Lección 6: El valor de las ideas

 

 

Next : Components >

Components

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For Students

Student Edition with Supersite AccessISBN: 978-1-60576-250-0   PaperbackStudent Activities Manual  Workbook and Lab ManualISBN: 978-1-60576-161-9   PaperbackWebSAM Online Student Activities Manual ISBN: 978-1-60576-191-6   Code

 

 

For Instructors

Instructor's Annotated Edition ISBN: 978-1-60576-093-3   Paperback

Full Instructor Access to all Supersite ResourcesFree to adopting instructors   Code

Instructor's Resource CD ISBN: 978-1-60576-226-5   1 DVD

The Instructor's Resource CD contains an array of resouces in one convenient location:

  • Student Activities Manual Answer Key in PDF
     
  • Instructor's Resource Manual
      Lab Audio Program Tapescript
      Film collection Spanish transcripts
      English translations of the Cortometrajes and Filmoteca introductions
      Teaching suggestions for the Sueña section of each lesson
      MP3 files and lyrics for several songs featured in Sube el volumen

     
  • Testing Program
      Semester exams for Lessons 1-5 and Lessons 6-10
      Quarter exams for Lessons 1-3, Lessons 4-6, and Lessons 7-10
      Listening scripts and answer keys
      Optional Cortometraje and Sueña testing sections
      Testing Program audio MP3 files
    All tests are available in PDFs, in editable RTFs, and via the Brownstone Test Generator.
    Tests can be administered via print or online
    .

 

Next : Lesson Tour >

Lesson Tour

Download Sample Lesson Lesson 2

Each Sueña lesson is supported by a wide range of ground- breaking, exciting, and authentic media.

Here is a preview of some of the resources that accompany Lesson 2:

 

  • En Pantalla

    En Pantalla Screenshot for Suena Supersite

     Authentic clips such as commercials and news stories from Spanish-speaking media engage students and help them to develop listening and comprehension skills.

  • Film Collection

    Adios Mama Movie Screenshot for Suena Supersite

    An authentic short film from the Spanish-speaking world serves as a springboard to each lessons' cultural themes and language functions. 

 

Supersite Logo

Visit theSueña Supersite Demo to access the audio, video, practice, and resources that accompany this sample lesson.

 

 

 

Due to rights restrictions, a complete preview of the Sueña Film collection can only be accessed via the Sueña Supersite. Contact your Modern Language Specialist for access.

Next : Integrated Technology >

Technology

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The Sueña Supersite integrates text and technology through an expansive set of interactive, online resources that support each textbook lesson and enhance language learning.

 
    For students
  • The complete Sueña Film Collection in streaming video with optional subtitles and English translations
  • Additional content to support the Galería de creadores
  • Dramatic recordings of literary and cultural readings
  • Auto-graded practice activities with real-time feedback
  • Open-ended activities where students explore and search the Internet
  • Recorded vocabulary
  • Lab audio MP3s
    For teachers
  • A gradebook to manage courses, view rosters, set assignments, and post announcements
  • The complete Instructor's Resource Manual in PDFs (video scripts and translations, lab audio scripts, and teaching suggestions)
  • The complete Testing Program in PDFs and RTFs
  • MP3 files of the Cultural readings, Lab Audio program and Testing Audio Program
  • Lesson plans
  • SAM Answer Key
  • Streaming video
  • Complete access to the Student Supersite