Robert L. Nicholas,
University of Wisconsin, Madison (Emeritus) MarĂa Canteli Dominicis,
St. John’s University (Emeritus)
ISBN: 0072548703 Copyright year: 2003
Feature Summary
The easy-to-follow, easy-to-teach-from lesson structure consists of three
parts:
Gráficos (Vocabulary): The manageable vocabulary of Motivos
is introduced in highly visual (and pedagogically sound) Grafícos
sections. The introduction of color in the art in the sixth edition increases
the visual presentation and enhances the pedagogy behind the materials.
Gramática esencial: Motivos limits the grammar coverage
to what is essential for the beginning student and presents it with very
clear explanations and very focused exercises.
Comunicación: Communicative activities, many of which are
realia-based, are found in the lesson-ending Comunicación
sections, where students are able to further develop their communicative
skills in Spanish.
Engaging cultural coverage in the Viaje por el mundo hispánico
sections that appear after every lesson introduce students to the cultural
diversity and richness of the Spanish-speaking world. Poetry selections linked
to these cultural pages are included in audio format on the free Listening
Comprehension Audio CD provided with every new copy of the book.
Special review sections (Ampliaciones) after every third lesson
provide additional opportunities to develop reading skills and to complete
a review exam.
An integrated video illustrates functional language and reviews lesson
theme and vocabulary.
A text-specific interactive student CD-ROM offers review of vocabulary and
grammar in addition to developing communication skills in an engaging format.
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