One day a child wakes up and discovers that it is sunny outside. Its time to go to the beach with Mom! At the beach, they find sea snails and seashells. There are scallops, sand dollars, starfish, crabs, and peoples footprints. The sea contains bubbles and algae that tickles their feet. Many seagulls sit on the sand in the sun, and the wind and waves make a wonderful sound. While at the beach, they can swim and build sandcastles and have all kinds of fun. And then when the sun is setting, its time to leave for home. But maybe they can come back tomorrow! Written in both Spanish and English, this childrens book describes a day at the beach and introduces young readers to a variety of vocabulary in both languages.

El mundo real puede ser tan emocionante como el imaginario, y viceversa, solo hay que aprender a viajar por ello. Un ingeniero informático introvertido, reflexivo y soñador. Una destacada periodista enamorada ciegamente del hijo de un mafioso italiano reconvertido en magnate farmacéutico. Una joven promesa del fútbol alejado de su familia desde muy temprana edad para perseguir su sueño. Tres personalidades completamente diferentes, todos ellos hijos de una feliz, pero curiosa pareja formada por un pediatra ruso y una enfermera argentina. Él, Médico Sin Fronteras; ella, madre, amiga y confidente de sus hijos. Un muchacho africano inteligente, vivaz y superviviente, que ha tenido que hacerse cargo desde muy pequeño de sus dos hermanos menores a raíz de la muerte de su madre. Las vidas de estos y otros personajes se irán entrecruzando a lo largo del tiempo para tejer una historia que oscilará entre el mundo onírico y el real...

This three-stage new edition of this Spanish course for beginners leads to public examinations. Experienced practitioners and users of !Vaya! have been consulted and their suggestions have been incorporated into this new edition. It has been written to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and the 5-14 Guidelines. Stages 1, 2 and 3 of !Vaya! Nuevo should prepare students for GCSE/Key Stage 4 examinations and Standard Grade.

The Caminos Spanish course places emphasis on cultural awareness of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, providing pupils with an informed insight into the lives and concerns of their peers overseas. The communicative approach of the series means that pupils are encouraged from the start to express themselves, their feelings and opinions in the target language, acquiring all the language skills they need for effective communication.

Learning the ins and outs of a new language can be a long and tedious process - especially when it comes to grammar. Yet good grammar is an essential aspect of fluency - one you cannot fake. With The Everything Spanish Grammar Book as your guide, you'll master the grammar essentials of this beautiful language in no time, thanks to expert step-by-step instruction. Invaluable tools include: Verb tables for fast sentence structuring Chapter-by-chapter linguistic breakdowns for quick reference Reinforcing exercises at the end of each section Usage and pronunciation tips for speakers of all levels English-Spanish and Spanish-English dictionaries to give you the right word Complete review of verb construction Vocabulary-building methods Speak like a native with The Everything Spanish Grammar Book - your key to understanding the grammar, syntax, and sentence structure of the Spanish language.

Would you like your children to grow up bilingual, even if you aren’t yet? Then speak to your kids in Spanish as you learn the language along with them. Becoming a Bilingual Family gives English-speaking parents the tools to start speaking Spanish with their kids in their earliest years, when children are most receptive to learning languages. It teaches the vocabulary and idioms for speaking to children in Spanish and offers practical, proven ways to create a language-learning environment at home. The first part of the book introduces parents to many resources—books, audio books, music, television, computer programs, childcare workers, school, and friends—that can help you establish a home environment conducive to the acquisition of Spanish. The second part is a Spanish phrasebook that takes you through all the typical activities that parents and children share, from getting up in the morning to going to bed at night. Few, if any, other Spanish study aids provide this much vocabulary and guidance for talking to small children about common daily activities. The authors also include a quick course in Spanish pronunciation and enough grammar to get a parent started. Spanish-language resources, kids’ names in Spanish, and an easy-to-use index and glossary complete the book. Take the Markses’ advice and start talking to your kids in Spanish, even if it’s not perfect. You’ll learn the language together and share the excitement of discovering the peoples and cultures that make up the Spanish-speaking world.

When a young girl goes to visit her grandparents' sugarcane farm in the Dominican Republic, she rides a special horse named Kingly. This horse takes care of her and is very happy to see her! Together they take a tour around the farm. The girl rides Kingly bareback, and they travel down the sugarcane trails, smelling the sweet aroma of sugarcane and seeing the green plants all over the farm. They go to the water tank, where Kingly can get a drink and where the children from the farm can fill their containers with water to take back to their homes. The visitor sees what the fields look like after a harvest and then hears what a loud rainstorm sounds like on the farm. As Kingly and the girl visit all around, they discover new things about the environment, the people, and the production of sugarcane. Written in both Spanish and English, this children's story explores a remote sugarcane farm and helps young readers learn both new facts and Spanish words.