Mundo unido: Repaso y conversación

A Complete Learning–Program for Intermediate Spanish Wiley is proudto present a flexible new Intermediate Spanish series that makeslearning fun! Two texts combined with a workbook and a completeaudio program immerse students in the language via real–lifevignettes, media, and photos! All components of the program areclosely coordinated to reinforce key grammatical and vocabularypoints. Mundo Unido: Repaso y conversación MaríaCanteli Dominicis, St. John’s University 58485–1 Reinforcingall four skills, the grammar review features clear explanations andnumerous realia–based exercises. The exercises promote an activeuse of the language with many pair and group and self–expressionactivities. 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 to theaccompanying grammar book, the reader focuses on Hispanic life inthe 90’s. Grammar capsules and numerous realia–based exercisesreinforce all 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 Martín Gaite,and Gloria 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.

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