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¡VALE!
A new series created to introduce 4th through 8th grade students to Spanish, Vale is a three-level program that will teach them Spanish through stories, songs, games, and motivating activities. It includes: a student book, activity book, teacher’s guide, and audio CD.
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EDC7090 SPANISH FLASHCARDS $8.95
This 50-word flashcard set is available for further practice. ISBN:9780746037096
EDC9533 FIRST FUN WITH SPANISH DVD $14.95
Color, 40min, Spanish and English ISBN:9781580868181
Made to accompany the book, "First 100 Words in Spanish", this fun, animated DVD invites you to join Isabel and her family as they go about their day, from having breakfast, visiting their grandparents, trips to the park and stores, and finally, bathtime and off to bed.
EDC958 FIRST HUNDRED WORDS $6.99 ISBN:9780794501952 Softcover, 32 pp.
BA4452 SPANISH EVERY DAY Book & Cassette Set $16.99
Softcover, 208 pp. 90-minute audio cassette ISBN:9780764174452
Designed for the younger learners of Spanish, this manual helps them develop basic informal language skills. The structure follows a day in the lives of children, starting as they wake up in the morning and finishing at bedtime. Through more than 400 cartoon-style illustrations they will be guided through the house and learn new words and phrases related to topics including toys, clothing, numbers, names of family members, rooms, furniture, and more. Outdoors and down the street, they discover words for workers, cars, trucks and buses, while at school they explore Spanish words for objects in the playground and classroom. The cassette follows the book's story and helps students with pronunciation.
BA6940 Book only ISBN:764116940 $11.95
SGS9476 MIS PRIMEROS DÍAS $29.95
B. Muñoz, Softcover, 87 pp. ISBN:9788471439475
The workbook-style exercises and dialogues in each of the 10 lessons are centered around such familiar situations as telling time, doctor visits, and play-time activities. Ample illustrations enhance the text and a colorful appendix recaps the alphabet and such basic grammatical structures as pronouns, adjectives, and the past, present, and future verb tenses. Although this well-illustrated book is designed for the teaching of Spanish to the children of immigrants to Spain, it is perfect for all elementary learners of Spanish.
AM529S SPANISH IS FUN BOOK A / For Beginners Directions in English! $26.50 ISBN:9780877201403
G. Steen, I Kneitzmann, Softcover, 549 pp.
Created for upper elementary and middle school Spanish programs, this text uses a fun and lively approach to language teaching. The students will learn vocabulary through entertaining exercises, short narrations, illustrated conversations, personalized dialogue activities and review units with games, puzzles and picture stories. A pronunciation section helps the pupils develop their conversational skills. The workbook contains supplementary exercises, the CD offer exercises and narratives for each lesson. The teacher's manual includes a key and quizzes for all lessons, unit tests and two achievement tests.
AM529W Workbook $10.50
ISBN:9780877201441AM529T Teacher's Guide $14.50
ISBN:9780877201465AM529C CD's & Script $168.00
LOS TROTAMUNDOS Curso de Español
para niños Only in Spanish
F. Marin Arrese, R. Morales Gálvez
A new program designed for your elementary students of Spanish which
introduces them to a new language and a new culture through the use of
colorful and imaginative illustrations. Twelve chapters cover, along with
other topics, introductions, asking questions, quantities, giving
instructions, time, and even learning to speak on the telephone!
Entertaining and educative, you will enjoy this new course.
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MGH1799 LET'S SING & LEARN IN SPANISH $11.95
N. Smith, Softcover, 21 pp., ISBN:9780071421454
Through the medium of twenty original songs. which are easy and fun to sing, your students will learn basic greetings, numbers, parts of the body, days of the week and more. Although designed for children aged three to six, beginners of all ages will find themselves learning vocabulary as they associate new words with easy-to-remember rhythm and beats. A forty minute CD, with all twenty songs, is included in the book.
PASACALLE Curso de Español Para Niños. Only in Spanish
An instructional course in 4 levels for youngsters beginning to learn Spanish. This method was designed with the elementary to middle school students in mind. The books are clear, easy to read and full of color illustrations to facilitate comprehension. The lessons are based on a theme and the students learn pertinent vocabulary and then use it in communicative and written activities. By completion of all 4 levels the student should be able to speak, read and write Spanish well enough to communicate effectively with native speakers.
TD1455 EXPLORATORY SPANISH FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL $31.95
T. Alsop, J. Alsop, Softcover, 102 pp., ISBN:9780756001452
Conveniently divided into two parts, this books first introduces students to grammatical basics, and then continues to teach them the essentials of both the Spanish and the Latin-American civilizations. Fun exercises make students practice speaking and writing Spanish, by using team work, the internet or a theatrical setting, among other activities.
TD4828 20 HANDS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH LESSONS $31.95
P. Twomey, Softcover, 122 pp., with CD ROM ISBN:9780756004828
Twenty lessons cover topics from food to sports. Each one starts with a basic vocabulary list, cutural snippets, a crossword puzzle, a communication activity and ebnds with a hands on activity ranging from a fashion show to map games.
SPANISH NOW! 7TH Edition
R. Silvester, A. Pomerantz, Softcover
Now in its 7th edition, SPANISH NOW has proven itself invaluable to Spanish educators. With emphasis on practical vocabulary and expressions, your students will acquire listening, speaking and writing skills more rapidly. The text also cover cultural information, verb reference chart and Spanish/English bi-directional glossaries. The 29 units in each level provide your students with basic knowledge and an abundance of graded exercises ensure your students acquisitions of the Spanish language. The cassettes familiarize your student with the spoken world.
CHICOS CHICAS
M.A. Palomino, Softcover, 128pp. Only in Spanish
Created for adolescent learners of Spanish, this method incorporates contemporary life situations to develop both language and cultural competency. The lessons are short and therefore manageable for a middle school setting. The book contains 8 units each comprised of 2 lessons which introduce a concept, provide practice and a double page layout exposes the students to Spanish culture and civilization. Links to web sites with projects and a grammar and vocabulary listing, color illustrations keep the book appealing and easy to consult.
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
ES TU RITMO
Designed for adolescents, 12-16 years old, Es Tu Ritmo covers 60-70 class hours per level. The lessons are based on the everyday activities of 4 girls and 4 boys who are culturally and ethnically different but share a passion for music and their dream to travel to Latin America. Each unit has 6 lessons in which students will learn basic Spanish skills: vocabulary, reading, writing and conversation in an entertaining presentation. Each section also contains interesting articles on the Hispanic world, a grammar practice section which explains the themes encountered in the lesson, a vocabulary section to increase and reinforce new words, a transcript of the audio to develop listening skills and review quizzes with an answer key. The workbook and an audio CD use exercises and songs to reinforce each lesson, a 3 audio CD set contains all the listening exercises in the text and the teacher's guide gives usage suggestions and additional review exercises and projects.
ENTRE AMIGOS
M. Lagartos Rodríguez, M.I. Martín Herrera, M.A. Rebollo Ramos
This is a Spanish course designed for the younger
student and is based on a communicative method, which encourages student
participation. The situations chosen are geared to the student's interest.
The grammar and liguistic functions and structures are gradually
introduced, along with new vocabulary, to aid in student comprehension and
retention. The textual situations also introduce the student to Spanish
culture. A wide variety of exercises and multiple complimentary
activities, such as games, songs, poems etc, maintain a high student
interest level.
LA PANDILLA - Curso de Español Para Jovenes All in Spanish
La Pandilla is a communicative approach to the teaching of Spanish to students aged 8-10. It is structured around six thematic blocks: greetings, my family and my animals, my class, my room and toys, my body, and my clothes, each block contains five two-page teaching units. The exercises are varied, graphic, and they integrate the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through the use of a workbook and an audio cd. The teacher's guide contains suggestions on the usage of the course, answers, 30 reproducible worksheets, and vocabulary flash cards, and an audio cd with songs and exercises.
EN ACCIÓN
En Acción is a three-level course based on the Common European Framework of Reference and on task-based teaching, with 120-150 class hours per level. User-friendly for teachers in a classroom setting, En Acción is also simple and practical for the learners. Its dynamic, up-to-date and diverse presentation provides a large variety of activities, situations and cultural elements suitable for all learners. The text consists of 12 teaching and three review units to prepare students for the Portfolio, as well as information on Hispanic civilization and grammar and a multilingual glossary. The workbook includes a CD for written and auditory practice, the class cd has dialogues and songs, the DVD for levels1 & two, follows the textbook and provides the students with exposure to the language and the body expression, the CD-ROM contains additional activities and exercises with answers.
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
ASÍ ME GUSTA
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
PRISMA
SPANISH IS FUN
Book 1 For Beginners
Book 2 For Advancing Students
EN DIRECTO
NUEVO SIN FRONTERAS
ESPAÑOL ESENCIAL/FUNDAMENTALS OF SPANISH
Así Me Gusta is a new two level course for learners of Spanish. It focuses on communication needs, presents vocabulary and grammar in context, and deals with the multi-cultural aspects of the Spanish language. The course is fully endorsed by the Insitituto Cervantes, and fulfils the requirements of the Common European Framework of reference for languages and prepares students for the DELE exams. Included for each level are a student book which will teach the students vocabulary and grammar in a contemporary setting with full color, humorous illustrations. The workbook contains additional activities, the CD authentic dialogues, and the teachers guide offers teaching suggestions, additional activities, and answers to the exercises. The accompanying video is designed to be integrated into the lessons as it offers an audio visual dimension to the curriculum.
A six level course, Prisma, was designed according to the standards set by the Cervantes Institute's curricular plan, as well as the requirements set by the " Marco de Referencia Europeo", Common European Framework of Reference for language learning. The goal of Prisma is to provide the students with the strategies and knowledge both necessary to develop an understanding of the language and the Hispanic culture. Through written, oral and listening exercises, students will quickly master the language and understand the Hispanic culture in all parts of the world. The use of color illustrations, photographs and concept delineation, make this an attractive and easy to understand text. The accompanying teacher's guide contains reproducible charts and transparencies, explanations for the exploitation of each unit, answer key and transcript of the CD which is used throughout the exercises to develop listening comprehension. Levels B-2, C1 & C2 will be available in 2004.
H. Wald
Presented in a natural and enjoyable style, this basal text will help your students learn beginning communicative text in Spanish. Short entertaining narratives illustrate new vocabulary and grammatical structures. Each lesson contains dialogues, exercises, interactive activities and a pronunciation section. Five review units feature games, puzzles and picture stories to reinforce the skills learned, and a Capsula Cultural introduces your students to the Spanish speaking world and includes questions for text comprehension. The workbook features supplementary exercises. The cassettes offer optional questions and exercises, as well as narratives dialogues with answers. The teacher's manual, complete with answer key, includes quizzes and unit tests.
Completely in Spanish
En Directo is a method aimed at High School and College studentsand is comprised of two levels. A graded progression allows the students to effectively communicate in Spanish in relisticl situations.A large variety of exercices develop all four language skills, and the repetition and integration forms a solid base. Students are introduced to the varieties of Spanish used in Hispanic countries, as well as to their cultural differences. A self evaluation test ends every five units..
Through 21 units per level Nuevo Sin Fronteras will provide students with the strategies and knowledge necessary to develop an understanding of Spanish and the Hispanic culture. The well designed written, oral and listening exercises, will allow your students to quickly acquire the basic grammatical format of the language and therefore be able to communicate in Spanish rapidly. The use of color illustrations, photographs and concept delineation, make this an attractive and easy to understand text. The accompanying teacher's guide contains reproducible charts, explanations for the successful utilization of each unit, an answer key and transcript of the CDs which are used in both the text and the workbook to improve listening comprehension skills.
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Level2
Level 3
S.L. Levy, Softcover
The Español Esencial Series is a new, inexpensive three-volume series that offers a comprehensive review and thorough understanding of the elements of the Spanish language. Each book can be used as a complement/supplement to any basal textbook series, or solely for review and additional practice. Clear and concise explanations and examples are presented for each grammatical concept introduced. Adapted directly to the requirements of each level, this workbook will facilitate your students' oral, written, comprehension, and reading skills in Spanish. An appecdix contains conjugation tables and a Spanish-English vocabulary list.
ES-ESPAÑOL
This course comes with a whole gamma of support material. Together they offer multiple activities, exercises and reviews which form an efficient and entertaining, integrated method of teaching. Each level contains 12 units and more than 180 exercises and some information in English for the textbook and exercise book in the beginning and intermediate levels. The teacher's guide contains a rich variety of exercises, usage suggestions and social and cultural information are the Hispanic world. The CD's include all the dialogs, the videos are 9 hours and 45 minutes long and depict situations showing the adventures of four young friends in acting school which exposes your students to all the inflections and ranges of Spanish speech. The CD-Rom contains more than 600 exercises for oral, written, and grammatical skill development and the internet site provides an access to the Spanish world.
NIVEL 1
SUEÑA
A newly developed four-level Spanish course designed for high school and college students, SUEÑA consists of ten thematic lessons, each containing an introductory activity or lesson, which is then imparted to the students through grammatical, writing, phonetic, vocabulary, and cultural exercises. Colorful illustrations, transcriptions of the CDs, and a multilingual glossary make this method easily accessible to all students. Each level consists of a text, a workbook, teacher's guide, CDs to constantly develop and improve Spanish communication skills.
INICIAL
MEDIO
AVANZADO
SUPERIOR
COMPAÑEROS: Spanish for Conversation
R. Moltz, T. Claerr
Compañeros uses a thematic approach together with a complete coverage of elementary grammar and vocabulary. Vocabulary is learned by visual association and conversational phrases. Students learn the present, imperfect, future and preterite tenses through speaking, reading and writing activities & develop first year proficiency.
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ESPAÑOL
SIN FRONTERAS
J. Sanchez Lobato, I. Santos, C. Moreno A fast and effective
progression will allow your students to master spoken and written Spanish
upon completion of the three levels. Each lesson contains situations and
short dialogues, grammar, exercises, vocabulary and culture. Eighty hours
are covered by each level. This method is perfect for adults, college
students and business people.
BA1188 BEGINNING SPANISH FOR TEACHERS OF
HISPANIC STUDENTS $45.95
P.Sharpe, Softcover, 272 pp.ISBN:9780812081183
This book, cassette and flash card program is designed to help
teachers communicate in basic Spanish with their bilingual students. A
total of 24 lessons deal with areas such as greetings, giving directions
in the classroom, correcting behavior, encouraging and praising ,
communication in parent - teacher conferences etc. The text is closely
related to the tapes and the flash cards increase memory retention. At
conclusion, the teacher should have developed a good, understandable
Spanish so they may successfully relate with the students and parents.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH
Diaz, Leicher-Erieto, Nadelbach
This new edition of AP Spanish contains an updated series of exercises, both written and oral, designed to meet the general objectives of the advanced Spanish course, as well as preparing the student for advanced placement exam. It focuses on the specific skill emphasized by the AP course:listening, speaking, reading and writing of the Spanish language.
AW1267 UNA VEZ MAS **NEW 3rd Edition** $53.95
Couch, McCann, Rodriguez-Walter, Rubio-Maroto, Softcover, 242 pp. with answer key, ISBN:9780133611267
An individualized grammar review for use at 3rd to 5th year level. It can be used as a supplementary teaching text or as a grammar reference book. Each chapter contains examples of point in context, pretest, explanation of structure usage, post test, and review exercises. At the end of the book you will find the answers to the exercises and a conjugative table. A complete program written in Spanish to encourage monolingual thinking, which includes a separate answer key.
Teachers Guide must be ordered directly from the publisher.
UNA VEZ MAS 2ND EDITION
Couch, McCann, Rodriguez-Walter, Rubio-Maroto, Softcover, 228 pp.
An individualized grammar review for use at 3rd to 5th year level. It can be used as a supplementary teaching text or as a grammar reference book. Each chapter contains examples of point in context, pretest, explanation of structure usage, post test, and review exercises. At the end of the book you will find the answers to the exercises and a conjugative table. A complete program written in Spanish to force monolingual thinking.
REPASO
Softcover, 580 pp.
An ideal review tool for intermediate through advanced learners of Spanish. Twenty-eight grammar lessons and seven culture lessons along with exercises help your student learn new concepts and solidify the old ones. An excellent book to help your students solidify their knowledge of the Spanish language.
MGH7166 5 STEPS TO A 5 ON THE AP EXAMINATIONS: SPANISH LANGUAGE $18.95
Dennis LaVoie, Softcover, 325 pp., ISBN:9780071488570
This guide is a helpful with an easy-to-follow five-step plan to excell on an AP Exam Students will learn to develop a study plan, build their knowledge, sharpen their test-taking skills and strategies, and create the confidence to ace the AP exam. For the more structured students, there is a Month-by-Month approach that follows the school year and a Calendar Countdown approach that begins with the new year. For students who leave studying to the last minute, Basic Training covers the basics in just four weeks. Included are sample tests and a comprehensive review to assess your listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary, and writing skills.
SGS8054 LENGUA Y LITERATURA ESO 1 $45.95
Hernandez, Rellan, Softcover, 240 pp. Completely in Spanish ISBN:9788471439215
Aimed at intermediate to advanced high school students, this book has 15 units, each divided into 3 sub-units of exercises, readings, and explanations. Comprehension and written expression contains exercises pertaining to selected literary excerpts in Spanish by various authors including Lorca, Alonso, Hughes, Durrell, and Melville among others. The language reflection section includes exercises on grammar, vocabulary, and orthography. The literature section of each unit focuses on literary applications and analysis. Perfect for all aspects of Spanish comprehension, grammar, writing and critical thinking .
SGS5306 Teacher's Guide $29.95. ISBN:9788471439253
BA3979 HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE AP SPANISH $26.99
A. Springer, Ph.D., Softcover, 544 pp., 3 CD Roms, 5th Edition ISBN:9780764194061
Based on the 2000 AP Spanish rules and guidelines, this book and CD set contains exercises for reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension. The review sections are in test format and 2 full length exams are modeled after actual AP tests and contain explanations for the answers. A detailed grammar review, verb list and a Spanish-English dictionary will offer the students additional assistance.
TRIANGULO: Aplicaciones Prácticas de la Lengua Española
J. McMullan ,B. Gatski, 3rd ed.
This program is designed for students preparing to take the Spanish Advanced Placement Language Exam and provides them with listening, reading, writing and speaking exercises comparable to those on the exam..The text is written entirely in Spanish and offers topical vocabulary training, accompanied by picture sequences for narrative telling. Included are new passages on vocabulary and grammar, additional visual presentations, and a revised organizational structure.
PH7744 ABRIENDO PASO: LECTURA $79.95
Diaz/Nadel/Collins, 408pp, hardcover ISBN:9780838417744
An excellent 2 volume program that addresses the needs of HS advanced placement students. Twenty seven authentic readings from the Spanish speaking world are used as the cornerstones for the development of proficiency in reading, writing, comprehension and conversational skills. The genres include short stories, poetry, drama, and excerpts from magazine and novels. Extensive activities will prepare your students for the AP exam.
PH6069 ABRIENDO PASO: GRAMATICA $49.95
Diaz/Nadel/Collins, 381pp, Softcover, ISBN:9780838426067
Grammatica can be used either with Lectura or independently, the simple explanations in English are followed by a wide variety of controlled and open ended exercises. There are instructional models, pictured story sequences and listening and conversation drills all based on the AP exam. An extensive review of the 4 years of Spanish grammar that are expected to be mastered by the advanced student.
REA2943 (REA) AP Spanish w/ Audio CD, 6th Edition $27.95
Cristina Bedoya , Softcover, 512 pp ISBN:9780738602943
This book and CD set provide a thorough review for the AP Spanish Language Exam and is written in a way that high school students will readily grasp and appreciate. The full-length practice exams included in this book help your students get ready for the actual exam. Use them, along with the detailed explanations of answers, to help determine their strengths and weaknesses, and to prepare them to score well on exam day. REA’s AP study guides are teacher-recommended and written by experts who have mastered the course and the test.
An anthology of Spanish literature For The Ap Exam P. Bianco. Softcover, 280 pp. ISBN:9781585101177
A survey of Spanish language literature from Spain and Latin America, this volume covers Spanish literature from the beginnings through modern times. Introductions to each literary period include discussions of the historical and cultural developments of each period and a brief history/overview of literature in the period. Questions to develop students' critical abilities, including a student guide to the identification of key literary techniques and components, as well as a selection of suggested essay questions to prepare your students for the AP Literature exam.
FOP1054 INTRODUCCIÓN A LA LITERATURA LATINOAMERICANA $34.95
A. Sobejano-Moran, P. Bianco. Softcover, 266 pp. ISBN:9781585101054
This volume covers Latin American literature from the beginnings through modern times. Introductions to each literary period include discussions of the historical and cultural developments of each period and a brief history/overview of literature in the period. Also included is a brief bibliography for each author. Pedagogy includes questions to develop students’ critical abilities, including a student guide to the identification of key literary techniques or literary components, and suggested essay questions such as a student could expect on a typical Advanced Placement literature exam. Also included is a brief bibliography for each author
FOCUS STUDENT EDITIONS: SPANISH $12.95 Each
P. Bianco, A. Sobejano-Morán.
This introductory works for Spanish language courses in literature and culture, these paperback editions have been prepared with non-native Spanish speakers in mind. They include an introduction (in Spanish) to the author and the work, the complete novella with notes and vocabulary (Spanish-Spanish), a current bibliography and questions in the AP* format to facilitate study.
AM4835 LECTURAS AVANZADAS Spanish AP Reader $17.50
E. Giulianelli, Softcover, 171 pp. ISBN:9781567654837
This selection of stories, essays and poetry from various Spanish-speaking countries is suitable for upper-level high school and intermediate-level college students of Spanish. Featured authors include Jorge Luis Borges, Gabriel García Marquez and Isabel Allende. Provided is a concise introduction to each author, activities previous to the text to familiarize your students with new vocabulary, and exercises following the text, to increase their reading comprehension and writing skills. This book will ensure convenient preparation for the AP test.
WP3810 AZULEJO $29.95
Colbert, Softcover, 312 pp., ISBN:9781877653810
Updated to meet the specifications of the AP Spanish literature course, this study guide will be invaluable to both teachers and students. Each period has a historical introduction, cultural information and a short biography of each author. The works are accompanied by a glossary of difficult words, suggestions for analysis and themes for discussion and essays to help the students analyze and interpret each work. Every author on the AP list is represented in this guide.
MGH1383 CLASSIC SPANISH STORIES & PLAYS $14.95
M. Andrade. Softcover, 400 pp., ISBN:9780658011382
Designed for the AP students of Spanish, this reader contains eight abridged and adapted classic stories and plays required for the AP test ranging from El Cid, Don Quixote and La Celestina to El burlador de Sevilla and Lazarillo de Tormes. Each text includes extensive cultural notes and translations of difficult words. A Sp-Eng vocabulary list is found in the back of the book. Perfect for learners of Spanish to help them improve their vocabulary & reading comprehension.
DCH3914 GRADED SPANISH READER: Primera Etapa $73.95
J. Ulloa, L.A. Ulloa, Softcover, Fourth Edition, 297 pp., ISBN:9780618527809
A rich variety of genres, arranged in advancing difficulty, will acquaint your beginning and intermediate students to the works of the most respected Hispanic authors, including: Reyna, Storni, Marti, Neruda, Garcia Marquez, Matute, Laforet, and Esquivel. To insure the student's understanding of these texts and to develop their Spanish skills, a series of pre- and post-reading activities accompany each excerpt. These include vocabulary development exercises, comprehension tests, and writing and conversation practices. A structure section briefly explains the grammatical points relevant to the readings and through drills, provides practice. Spanish notes prior to each reading furnish the students with information on the authors and a Spanish-English glossary of the vocabulary used facilitates the reading.
DCH3921 GRADED SPANISH READER: Segunda Etapa $72.95
J. Ulloa, L.A. Ulloa, Softcover, Fifth Edition, 368 pp. ISBN:9780669353921
Authors include: Poniatowska, Palma, MAtute, Ibarbourou, Alegria, Cortázar, Vodanovic, Allende, Borges, Rojas, Garcia Marquez...
AW5954 ENCUENTROS MARAVILLOSOS: "Gramática a Través de la Literatura". $51.95
A. Kanter, Hardcover, 371 pp. ISBN:9780673215956
The work of fourteen acclaimed AP Spanish writers, including: Garcia Lorca, Borges, Cortázar, Ferré were selected for their linguistic accessibility to aid in promoting meaningful discussions within your classroom. Words from each selection, chosen to be learned as vocabulary, are explained in Spanish and illustrated with a sample sentence. Each excerpt is followed by comprehension, discussion, composition, and grammatical review exercises. A highly praised anthology, this book will cover both the grammar and literary requirements for advanced classes.
HBJ3934 EL CUENTO $81.95
J. Crow, E. Dudley, Softcover, 366 pp., ISBN:9781413096958
Created by teachers for teachers, these 35 Spanish and Spanish American stories were chosen to provide a wide range of the forms and styles exhibited by the authors. Each story is receded by biographical information and followed by suggestions for discussions, essay topics, questions about the work and vocabulary exercises to assure comprehension of the story and the language. Quiroga, Baroja, Cortazar, Garcia Marquez, Matute, Rulfo, Velarde are among, the well known authors represented. This successful book is now in its second edition.
NEXTEXT SPANISH READERS $18.95
These short stories, poems, plays and essays by prominent Hispanic writers are presented entirely in Spanish. Each hardcover book contains a biography of the author, dateline of events, characteristics and themes in common to the author's works. These titles are ideal for your AP Spanish literature classes.
ABRIENDO PUERTAS
This unique work includes all the selections listed in the advanced placement required reading list for 2002-2003. It contains a variety of authors and historical periods, vocabulary support, and selections in all the required genres. Perfect for all your AP Spanish students.
HM9376 AVENTURAS LITERARIAS $63.95
Jarvis, Labredo, Mena-Ayllón, Softcover, 170 pp. ISBN:0618220836
More than 50 authentic selections in a variety of genres progress from simple, short readings to complex, lengthier samples. Each work contains biogrpahical notes, pre- and post-reading exercises, which include vocabulary introduction, comprehension checks, and composition topics. The instructor can choose and omit works as necessitated by the class. A Spanish-English glossary defines the difficult words used in the selections.
REA2523 SAT SUBJECT TEST: SPANISH, (REA) $21.95
G. M. Hammitt, R. Gutierrez Mouat, W. Stivers, M. E. Munoz 5th Edition 300pp, 2 CD-ROMs ISBN:9780738602523
REA’s new TESTware edition of SAT Spanish 5th Edition covers all Spanish language areas to appear on the actual exam including in- depth coverage of declensions, verb tenses, passive voice, word order, and more. The book features 6 full-length practice SAT Spanish exams, 2 of which are on CD-ROM in a computerized, timed format with instant scoring. Each practice exam answer is fully explained for heightened understanding of the subject material. Follow up study with REA’s proven test-taking strategies, drills, and study schedule that prepares students for test day.
MCL3517 VENTANAS TRES $25.95
T. Carrera-Hanley, Softcover, 129 pp ISBN:9780395873519
Designed for intermediate and advanced level Spanish students, Ventanas tres, will help them qualify for the A.P. test. Excerpts from a variety of authors and genres are included, so the students can recognize different writing styles. Poetry by Marti, Unamuno, García Lorca and Mistral, a selection from the novels Casa de Bernarda de Ala and Como Agua para Chocolate are the chosen selections. Each chapter contains a short biography of the author and pre and post reading activities to prepare the student and to encourage comprehension and analysis of the works.
BA897 SAT Subject Test in Spanish w/Audio CD $19.99
Book and CD, ISBN:9780764193460
Including 10 up-to-date model exams, instructions for grammar and reading comprehension, an analysis of the new SAT II format and an audio CD which emphasizes preparation for the test's listening comprehension section, this complete package helps your students prepare for the SAT II test. It also contains answer keys for the tests with explanations, grammar and vocabulary reviews and reading comprehension passages for practice & review.
This series of review texts are useful as refreshers and a reference for beginning to
advanced students of Spanish. The lessons can be followed in any order thereby adapting to any
teaching curriculum, and illustrated cultural notes introduce your students to up to date
surveys of the Spanish language, geography, history, life-style, literature, art, and music.
Cassettes accompanying Spanish Four Years complement the grammar sections and improve your
students' listening comprehension to ensure appropriate preparation for AP testings.
SPANISH FIRST YEAR New Edition
SPANISH - TWO YEARS New Edition
SPANISH THREE YEARS
SPANISH FOUR YEARS
AM539P SPANISH PRACTICE AND TESTING
PROFICIENCY LEVEL 1 $10.95
ISBN:9780877205494
Answer Key $3.95
AM539C SPANISH PRACTICE AND TESTING
PROFICIENCY LEVEL 1 $152.95
CD's ISBN:0877201217
AM572P SPANISH PRACTICE AND TESTING LEVEL
2 $10.95
ISBN:9780877201328
Answer Key $3.95
AM572C SPANISH PRACTICE AND TESTING LEVEL
2 $152.95
CD's ISBN:N/A
AM562P SPANISH COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE AND TESTING Level 3 $11.50
Second Edition ISBN:9780877201281
Answer Key $5.50
AM562C SPANISH COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE AND
TESTING Level 3 $152.95
CD's ISBN:9780877201304
SPANISH FOR GRINGOS
W. C. Harvey, Softcover, 2nd ed., New!
A quick and easy way to learn practical informal Spanish is offered in this self-teaching course. Designed for those who want to be able to communicate in Spanish and need help to comprehend the spoken language The students will learn simple phrases and structures. The video cassette offers fifteen simple situations in which viewers are exposed to approximately 300 Spanish words and phrases used in day to day settings.
PH6791 SPANISH COMPOSITION THROUGH LITERATURE $100.50
Ayllon, Smith, Morillo, Softcover, 355 pp. ISBN:9780131546790
This classic 12 chapter textbook is intended for students in advanced composition and beginning literary analysis
classes. Included are modern Spanish and Spanish American authors like Garcia Marquez, Fuentes, Laforet, Esquivel
and others. The readings illustrate a wide variety of topics, themes, styles, and techniques. All chapters contain explanations
and activities for reading comprehension, vocabulary development, interpretation, style, translation, and free
composition to reinforce the skills. Also provided is a Spanish-English/English-Spanish glossary for quick reference.
PH6483 SPANISH FOR READING AND TRANSLATION $61.95
Cash, Murray, Softcover, 180 pp. ISBN:9780131916487
Designed for graduate students, this textbook presents the basic grammar rules, vocabulary building exercises, and
many focused reading activities which will enable the learners to read and translate Spanish profi ciently. The preliminary
lesson will help evaluate the students’ abilities in pronunciation, reading strategies, cognates and use of a dictionary.
Three built in review chapters will allow the students to measure their progress.
MGH7580 MICHEL THOMAS SPEAK SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS $79.95
Set of 10 audio CDs ISBN:9780071480260
With this unique program, designed for beginning students of Spanish, no books, writing, drills or memorizing are necessary to become proficient in conversing in the language. Through eight hours of instruction, listeners progressively learn words, short sentences, and then longer, more complex sentences, until they are able to converse in Spanish. The author has used this method to teach celebrities such as Mel Gibson, Woody Allen, Barbra Streisand, Warren Beatty, and Princess Grace of Monaco.
BA3334 SPANISH FOR READING - A self-instructional course $15.95
F. Franco and K. Sandberg ISBN:9780764103339
This ingenious approach to reading comprehension in the Spanish language provides the students with the ability to progress at their own pace. Since essays are presented in increasing degree of difficulty, the
readers will know if they are prepared to move on to the next level. This work is the Spanish teacher's best friend, it allow the Professor the freedom to discuss specifics while knowing that the students are progressing under the tutelage of Spanish for Reading.
MGH1371
BETTER READING SPANISH $12.95
J. Yates, Softcover, 243pp. ISBN:0071391371
Learn how to develop strategies to improve reading skills and comprehension. Real life contemporary issues and situations will interest beginning to intermediate level students. The excerpts have been selected from magazines, newspapers, books, and the internet and cover topics ranging from cuisine and cinema to interviews, music, art, and politics. Following each excerpt is a series of exercises that will help the reader analyze text by learning to understand artistic expression, idioms, and also how to use cognates and context to determine meaning.
PLEASE NOTE: All prices in this catalog are subject to change, due to continual currency fluctuations and price adjustments effected by the publishers.
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