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¡Viva! 2nd Edition © 2011
Primer curso de lengua española
paperback, 7 1/2 x 9, online vText available
978-1-60576-254-8 16 lessons 1-2 semesters 456 pages
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Overview
¡Viva! is a perfect fit for introductory Spanish courses in which instructors want comprehensive coverage in one academic year without compromising content and quality. It is ideal for courses with limited contact hours and for 2-semester programs. ¡Viva! takes the same fresh, student-friendly approach that students and instructors alike have come to expect from Vista Higher Learning. Key features include:
- Practical, high-frequency vocabulary for communicating in real-life situations
- Effective and engaging integration of video! Escenas , Flash cultura, and ¡Vivan los países hispanos! video programs provide comprehensible input as well as important cultural insights
- Clear, concise grammar explanations graphically highlight important concepts and reintroduce examples from the Escenas video
- Opportunities to interact in a variety of communicative situations encourage students to express themselves creatively in Spanish
- Systematic development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills integrates learning strategies
- 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
- A complete set of print and technology ancillaries for both instructors and students support teaching and learning
New Features
The second edition of ¡Viva! immerses your students in the Spanish-speaking world and includes a variety of new and upgraded features, based on instructor and student feedback:
- Expanded and updated Exploración cultural section with the Flash cultura video program
- New readings! El celular, Tute
Esquina peligrosa, Marco Denevi - WebSAM Fully integrated with the Supersite, now one password gives access to the online workbook and Supersite
- More online practice and resources
- Repaso activity for each lesson's grammar section
Contents
¡Viva!
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
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For Students
Student Edition with Supersite Access ISBN: 978-1-60576-254-8 Paperback vText Online Student Edition with Supersite Access ISBN: 978-1-60576-483-2 Code
Workbook/Video Manual ISBN: 978-1-60576-167-1 PaperbackLab ManualISBN: 978-1-60576-168-8 PaperbackWebSAM Online Workbook, Video Manual, and Lab ManualISBN: 978-1-60576-203-6 CodeWorkbook, Video Manual, Lab Manual Answer Key ISBN: 978-1-60576-169-5 Paperback
For Instructors
Instructor's Annotated Edition ISBN: 978-1-60576-095-7 Paperback
Instructor's DVD Set ISBN: 978-1-60576-230-2 2 DVDs
Includes the Escenas and ¡Vivan los países hispanos! video programs.
Full Instructor Access to all Supersite ResourcesFree to adopting instructors Code
Lesson Tour
Lesson 4
Every ¡Viva! 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 Lesson 4 media:
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Escenas
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 Escenas section of each lesson.
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Documentary
Integrated with the ¡Vivan los paises 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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Explore the ¡Viva! Supersite demo
Technology
Visit the ¡Viva! Supersite Demo to explore all Supersite and WebSAM resources.
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