Mundo unido, Lectura y escritura: Nivel Intermedio

A Complete Learning–Program for Intermediate Spanish Willey isproud to present a flexible new Intermediate Spanish series thatmakes learning fun! Two texts combined with a workbook and acomplete audio program immerse students in the language viareal–life vignettes, media, and photos! All components of theprogram are closely coordinated to reinforce key grammatical andvocabulary points. Mundo Unido: Repaso y conversaciónMarí a Canteli Dominicis, St. John’s University58485 1 Reinforcing all four skills, the grammar reviewfeatures clear explanations and numerous realia–based exercises.The exercises promote an active use of the language with many pairand group and self–expression activities. Turns grammar review into a fun, culturally enrichingexperience by placing it in a realistic meaningful context. This isachieved through the inclusion of brief readings, lots of realiaand photos, and profiles of famous Hispanics. Crystal clear grammatical explanations are immediately appliedin dialogues and prose. English is used to help clarify moredifficult points. Directions and the exercises themselves are givenin Spanish. Unique escenas illustrate vocabulary and provide a springboardfor conversations and activities. Contemporary readings open each chapter to introduce the themeand provide contextualized vocabulary. Mundo Unido: Lectura y escritura Robert L. Nicholas, University ofWisconsin–Madison 58484 3 Thematically and lexically tied tothe accompanying grammar book, the reader focuses on Hispanic lifein the 90’s. Grammar capsules and numerous realia–basedexercises reinforce four language skills. A wide selection of short and long readings includes bothcultural and literary selections with the majority reflectingHispanic life in the 90’s. Some of the authors featuredinclude Isabel Allende, Octavio Paz, Carmen Martin Gaite, andGloria Fuertes. A great smorgasbord of realia–based exercises that range fromtraditional grammatical and vocabulary review to more communicativeexercises encourage self–expression and pair and group work. Reading and writing strategies enhance reading habits,vocabulary acquisition, and writing skills. The Other Program Elements Workbook/Lab Manual contains grammar and verb review tobetter prepare students for the in–class communicative exercises.It also has fun vocabulary applications through descriptivevisuals, crossword puzzles, realia, etc. The lab portion includesoral exercises for practicing vocabulary, listening comprehension,and oral expression activities. Audio Cassettes twelve 30–minute cassettes that reinforcevocabulary, listening comprehension, and oral expression. ATapescript is also available.