Sol y viento: Beginning Spanish is an innovative film-based introductory Spanish program that seamlessly integrates the feature-length film Sol y viento into the instructional and learning experience for both students and instructors.

The movie Sol y viento, created specifically for beginning language learners, was filmed on location in Chile, Mexico, and the United States. The Sol y viento textbook and accompanying ancillaries have been developed with and around this exciting movie, providing students with exceptional input developed specifically for beginning learners. Language is presented within the context of the movie; and linguistic skills are developed through engaging, meaningful activities that encourage students to develop real-world skills and abilities. Both instructors and students alike will find Sol y viento: Beginning Spanish to be a highly motivating introductory Spanish program designed especially for today’s language learners!

Find out more about this exciting program by exploring the links on the left-hand side of the screen.

For an exciting sneak preview, check out the Sol y viento Trailer (22133.0K). For a more detailed glimpse into the film, watch the full Episodio 1,   Episodio_2 (60697.0K) and Episodio 3,

(Depending on your connection speed and bandwidth, these QuickTime movies may take several minutes to download. You must have QuickTime 6.0 or higher on your computer to watch them.)