Pasos 1 (Fourth Edition): Spanish Beginner's Course
Title | Pasos 1 (Fourth Edition): Spanish Beginner's Course PDF eBook |
Author | Martyn Ellis |
Publisher | John Murray Language |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015-06-18 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9781473610750 |
**The printing errors in Pasos 1 Fourth Edition have been corrected** The Pasos 1 Course Pack, fourth edition, provides a complete learning package and is the best choice for self-study learners. It includes the Coursebook, audio CDs (3 hours of recordings), 1 DVD with 12 videos, 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and recording transcripts. What is Pasos 1? A best-selling multi-media Spanish course for adult learners Pasos 1, fourth edition, is the first part of the best-selling two-stage Spanish course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or who have a basic knowledge of the language. Whether learning for work or pleasure, at home or in the classroom, Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language, enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand a language spoken by over 400 million people. It has been fully updated and revised in this new edition. -14 full-colour units include a range of everyday themes such as meeting people, shopping, making plans, talking about work and family and travelling -Authentic reading, listening and video materials are used throughout for a range of activities based on everyday Spanish in Spain and Latin America (CD and DVD Set must be bought separately 9781473610767) -Clear explanations and examples make the grammar easy to absorb -The Rincón cultural feature presents short pieces of cultural interest about contemporary Spain and Spanish -Interactive online quizzes and exercises let you reinforce your learning at home or in the classroom -Covers the skills and structures needed for the UK GCSE examination What will I learn in Pasos 1? Key language structures and communication Pasos 1 introduces the key structures of the language over 14 thematic lessons with the emphasis placed firmly on communication. Authentic reading and listening materials are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations in Spain and Latin America. Vocabulary and grammar From the outset, a realistic range of registers and vocabulary encourage development of the essential skill of comprehension. Clear examples and explanations make the grammar easy to absorb, and emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a wide range of essential vocabulary from an early stage. Culture and skills for daily life This edition takes account of developments in modern life, such as new technology and practical communication. Units begin with a Prepárate page of activities and include plenty of grammar tasks. The Rincón Cultural feature presents short texts of cultural interest and each unit ends with an Autoevaluación self-assessment checklist enabling students to review what they have learned. Audio track references on a page-by-page basis ensure that listening activities are easily identified and online resources provide extra practice of essential language. The new video, filmed entirely in Spain, brings authentic culture and language in the classroom. GCSE level material Pasos 1 covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and equivalent. How will I learn? Balance and variety Balance and variety are prominent features of the Pasos course: freer activities accompany graded, accuracy-based tasks, and there is a balance between presentation and practice of new language items and between the study and use of grammar and vocabulary, the cornerstones of language-learning. There are regular opportunities for revision and consolidation, and vocabulary and grammar support are given both at the end of each lesson and in full at the end of the book. Interactive quizzes and exercises Brush up and reinforce your learning at home, with fun, interactive online quizzes and exercises. Or use them in class with the group. Speaking and Grammar guides With speaking becoming ever more important in today''s accreditations, the Pasos 1 range offers a 2-CD Speaking and Listening Skills Practice Set. There is also a dedicated Practical Grammar reference and practice book. It contains clear, accessible grammar explanations with examples and extension in both Spanish and English. Group or independent study Pasos 1 is ideal for group study and is also useful for independent study and revision. What is new in the fourth edition? Pasos 1 CD and DVD set: Supplementary to the Coursebook. Filmed entirely in Spain using native speakers, this brand new resource contains 12 colourful episodes which tie in with the lessons in the coursebook. Perfect for training students'' listening skills, the Pasos 1 video is designed to reinforce vocabulary and language structures while adding an additional cultural element to the course. It also provides the ideal basis for group discussions. There are numerous linked activities for use in class or for self-study, which can be found in a new section at the end of the coursebook. Optional sub-titles will help students to find their way through each of the episodes and give them the confidence to approach spoken Spanish with real understanding. Improvements and additions The new edition has improvements and additions based on ideas and feedback from teachers and learners across the country. It has been fully updated and includes a wealth of new, contemporary photographs. A brand new section at the end of the book provides a range of activities linked to the DVD, available in the Pasos 1 CD & DVD Set or as part of the Complete Pack. Where does the Course Pack fit within the Pasos 1 Range? Pasos 1 Coursebook: The primary text for the Pasos 1 course. Includes 14 thematic lessons and covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and equivalent. Pasos 1 CD and DVD set*: Supplementary to the Coursebook. All 12 videos are included on 1 DVD with optional subtitles. The Audio and Support book provides the listening element of the course, along with transcripts and answers. It contains: - 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings) - 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and recording transcripts. *The audio and video for Pasos 1 is also available to purchase from the John Murray Languages app or from library.jmlanguages.com. You will be able to stream online or download to the app. Pasos 1 Course Pack: Pasos 1 Coursebook + Pasos 1 CD and DVD set. The Course Pack contains: - 1 copy of the fourth edition of the Coursebook - 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings) - 1 DVD with 12 videos - 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and recording transcripts. Pasos 1 Activity Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack. The Pasos 1 Activity Book has been revised to tie in with 4th edition of the course with updated prices and references. It contains extra activities to consolidate and expand the material in the coursebook and grammar sections practising specific language points. As with the coursebook, two main revision units summarise what has been learned, providing reading texts with comprehension and writing tasks. Ideal for faster learners or for practice of a specific area, the Activity Book can be used alongside the Pasos 1 Coursebook or as self-access material for learners of Spanish using any course. Activities include word searches, crosswords, cultural quizzes, extra reading and comprehension tasks, and gap-fill conjugation exercises. Pasos 1 Speaking and Listening Skills Practice Set: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack. Designed to help learners concentrate on and really improve their speaking and listening skills. This book includes: - audio online containing a wide variety of activities - a 144-page book packed with short exercises and transcripts Spanish Practical Grammar Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack. A reference and grammar practice book containing clear, accessible grammar explanations with examples and extension in both Spanish and English.
Pasos 2 (Fourth Edition): Spanish Intermediate Course
Title | Pasos 2 (Fourth Edition): Spanish Intermediate Course PDF eBook |
Author | Martyn Ellis |
Publisher | John Murray Language |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018-03-27 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9781473664098 |
Following the success of the best-selling Pasos beginner course, Pasos 2 reviews and builds on your existing knowledge to improve your Spanish. The course covers levels A2 to B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. This Activity Book contains hundreds of extra practice and review activities linked to the coursebook units. Whether you are learning for general interest, for your job, holiday, or for an exam, Pasos 2 is packed full of comprehensive material and interesting features to improve your fluency and understanding. Includes lively and contemporary topics from travel and the arts to education and employment. Book, audio and video content allow for flexible use in the classroom and at home. Range of activities based on authentic materials including menus, brochures and interviews. Different types of writing practice, including letters, CV, emails and blogs. Listening material includes interviews, radio and TV clips. 'Real-life' Spanish videos demonstrate how the language is really spoken. Provides practical and cultural insights into Spanish and Latin American life. Also available: Coursebook (ISBN 9781473664067): this full-colour 190-page coursebook is the primary text for the course. Ideal for classroom and home use. CD and DVD Set (ISBN 9781473664104): contains all the dialogues and listening activities included in the coursebook plus video content building on the real-life Spanish used in the course. Course Pack (ISBN 9781473601390): includes the Coursebook, the CD and DVD Set and a Support Book containing a key to the exercises and audio transcripts).
Pasos 2 3ed An Intermediate Course in Spanish
Title | Pasos 2 3ed An Intermediate Course in Spanish PDF eBook |
Author | Rosa Maria Martin |
Publisher | John Murray Language |
Pages | 3 |
Release | 2011-04-29 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9781444139242 |
In Pasos 2, the second part of the two-stage Pasos course, the language skills learnt in Pasos 1 are consolidated and extended enabling learners to develop an ability to communicate confidently at a higher level. They will also gain an insight into the history, customs and everyday life of modern Spain and Latin America. The course encourages active and realistic use of the language over a wide range of themes and situations throughout its fourteen topic-based lessons. There is a wealth of up-to-date authentic reading and listening materials as well as speaking and writing tasks based on everyday situations in Spain and Latin America. The tasks draw on learners' opinions, experience and knowledge of the world and are set against a background of more controlled presentation and practice of essential grammatical items. Each lesson is subdivided into stand-alone sections which provide an integrated task-based approach. As with Pasos 1, there are regular opportunities for revision, and vocabulary and grammar summaries are provided both at the end of each lesson and in separate reference sections. Prepárate features prepare learners for new language and topics and lessons end with an Autoevaluación self-assessment feature. The book contains a two-way glossary. Pasos 2 is a useful resource for the student in the classroom as well as the learner studying alone. The pack contains: * a 272-page full colour Coursebook * two Support Books giving answers to the exercises in the third edition coursebook and full recording transcripts * 3 audio CDs providing a balance of authentic location and studio recordings with a variety of Spanish accents, including Latin American voices
Willkommen! 1 (Third edition) German Beginner s course
Title | Willkommen! 1 (Third edition) German Beginner s course PDF eBook |
Author | Heiner Schneke |
Publisher | Teach Yourself |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019-04-09 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 9781473672666 |
*This listing is for the activity book. Willkommen! 1 is also available as a Course Pack, coursebook, and CD & DVD set.* Willkommen! 1 German Beginner's Course is a best-selling multi-format German adult learning programme for classroom and home use. Fully revised and updated for this new edition, the course includes a coursebook, course pack, activity book and CD and DVD set plus online activities. This blended learning approach will get you speaking, writing and understanding German with accuracy and confidence. The course covers levels A1 to A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. Whether you are learning for general interest, for your job, holiday, or for an exam, Willkommen! 1 is packed full of comprehensive material and interesting features to improve your fluency and understanding. · Includes lively and contemporary topics from food, shopping and relationships to careers and life in Germany and German-speaking countries. · Book, audio and video content allow for flexible use in the classroom and at home. · Range of activities based on authentic materials including menus, brochures and interviews. · Different types of writing practice, including letters, CV, emails and blogs. · Listening material includes interviews, radio and TV clips. · 'Real-life' German videos demonstrate how the language is really spoken. · Deutschland info sections give practical and cultural insights into German life. Created in consultation with teachers and learners, Willkommen! 1 provides about 120 hours of study and is ideal for group-learning as well as for revision and self-study. Also available: Coursebook (ISBN 9781473672659): this full-colour 288-page coursebook is the primary text for the course. Ideal for classroom and home use. Course Pack (ISBN 9781473672673): includes the Coursebook, the CD and DVD Set and an online Support Book containing a key to the exercises and audio transcripts). CD and DVD Set (ISBN 9781473672642): contains all the dialogues and listening activities included in the coursebook plus video content building on the real-life German used in the course.
Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition
Title | Complete Spanish Step-by-Step, Premium Second Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Barbara Bregstein |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Pages | 627 |
Release | 2020-06-12 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1260463141 |
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Go from beginner’s Spanish to mastery with this single, comprehensive guide! Experts agree: the quickest route to learning a language—from beginner to advanced—is through a solid grounding in grammar and well-crafted exercises that reinforce lessons in vocabulary, essential structures. This premium resource combines two bestsellers, Easy Spanish Step-by-Step and Advanced Spanish Step-by-Step into one easy-to-use guide. Following a series of logically interconnected “steps,” you’ll progress from the basics and essential structures to more advanced concepts that govern how Spanish is spoken and written—including the use of preterit and imperfect tenses, commands, the present and past subjunctive, idiom, and much, much more. Complete Spanish Step-by-Step brings you: • Two bestselling books in one convenient, easy-to-use guide • Unique “building block” approach to mastering essential grammar, verbs, and vocabulary • Tools to help you begin speaking Spanish almost immediately • Audio recordings of answers to 150 exercises via the exclusive McGraw-Hill Language Lab app • Exercises to help test and measure your progress, and more
Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar, Premium Fourth Edition
Title | Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar, Premium Fourth Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Gilda Nissenberg |
Publisher | McGraw Hill Professional |
Pages | 419 |
Release | 2020-07-01 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 1260463168 |
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The most hands-on, practical workbook for learning to read, write and speak Spanish flawlessly Practice, practice, practice—and improve your ability to read, write and speak Spanish as it’s really used. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Spanish Grammar, Premium Fourth Edition has everything you need to progress from beginning to advanced fluency, from clear explanations and practical examples to all the practice required for language mastery. This updated, new edition boasts enhanced audio support online and via mobile app, ensuring you’ll speak the language as well as you write and speak it. In addition to recordings of the answers of more than 200 exercises in the book, the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app now includes audio for hundreds of example sentences throughout the book, along with text-to-speech pronunciation for all vocabulary flashcard lists. Practice Makes Perfect Complete Spanish Grammar, Premium Fourth Edition features: • 350 exercises in 26 units covering all aspects of Spanish grammar, with explanations that include useful/helpful comparisons with English grammar • Author has a proven teaching record, with extensive experience as an educator and curriculum developer • Clear explanations and thorough exercises • Recordings of exercise answers, and, new to this edition: example sentences and vocabulary lists • Exercises for use either in the classroom use or for individual study
¡con Brío!
Title | ¡con Brío! PDF eBook |
Author | Maria C. Lucas-Murillo |
Publisher | |
Pages | 512 |
Release | 2006-11 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780471763604 |
Take a swing at success! With eye-catching art, functional exercises, and local-to-global cultural exploration, !Con brio! aims to meet the needs of a diverse, adult-oriented population. Using practical and cultural applications, !Con brio! helps readers function seamlessly in a Spanish-speaking world.