Revista, 3rd Edition

Conversación sin barreras

José A. Blanco

6 lessons | 1 semester | 224 pages

Overview

Revista captures students' interest and sparks lively conversation through its high-intensity graphics and multi-layered content delivered in a colorful magazine-like format. Students will find it easier and more stimulating to participate in lively conversations in your Spanish conversation course as they explore a broad range of topics related to each lesson’s theme. Features include:

Award-winning and interesting short films by contemporary Hispanic filmmakers
Carefully structured pre- and post-activities for each film and reading that help students relate authentic material to their lives
Fresh, user-friendly design and layout
Comic strips that offer clever, thought-provoking insights into the lesson theme
A succinct review of grammar points tied to major language functions
Composición & Tertulia strands that introduce controversial, engaging topics
The Revista Supersite, with online access to video, audio, practice, dramatic recordings, oral assessments, effective course management, and more

New features

What’s new in Revista, 3rd Edition?

Online oral assessments with new voice-recording technology
Two new two films: Dime lo que sientes from Mexico and My backyard was a mountain from Puerto Rico
Two new readings: El juego más antiguo by Alberto Chimal (cuento), and Lo que dure el amor by Mex Urtizberea (artículo)
Additional grammar practice on the Supersite, with more icons and annotations for easy reference
Expanded index that provides more support materials including verb charts

Contents

What can you expect in each lesson? Check out all the themes below.

For more details, download a Table of Contents.

Revista

Lección 1: ¿Realidad o fantasía?
Lección 2: Una cuestión de personalidad
Lección 3: Prohibido pensar
Lección 4: Poder, quiero más poder
Lección 5: Por amor al arte
Lección 6: Modos de vivir

Components

For Students

Student Edition with Supersite Access: ISBN: 978-1-60007-856-9 Paperback

For Instructors

Annotated Edition: ISBN: 978-1-60007-859-0 Paperback
Film Collection DVD with Teacher Supersite: ISBN: 978-1-60007-883-5 DVD and Code
Film Collection DVD with Supersite Code: includes online class management, assessment, instructor resources, and online communication tools

Sample lesson

Download a Sample of Lesson 1
View the Supersite demo

Every Revista lesson is supported by a range of activities, media, audio, and resources that enhance learning and make Spanish come to life! Short films from the Spanish-speaking world serve as a springboard to each lesson’s cultural themes and language functions. See how our integrated text and technology support students at every step!

Supersite Technology

See what we mean by integrated technology. Our Supersite, WebSAM, and vText, offer a wealth of online tools, media and resources for both teachers and students. Find the best ways to teach and learn—for you. Visit the Supersite Demo to explore all resources.

For instructors
A gradebook to manage classes, view rosters, set assignments, and post announcements
The complete Testing Program in RTF word-processing files
Lesson plans
Downloadable MP3s of the textbook audio program
Complete film collection in streaming video
Film scripts
Complete access to the Student Supersite

For students
The entire film collection in streaming video with optional Spanish and English subtitles
Film collection scripts
Auto-graded textbook and supplemental practice activities with real-time feedback for every section
Dramatic audio recordings of six literary readings
Instructor-graded writing activities
Auto-graded practice quizzes
Textbook audio MP3s
Oxford Spanish mini-dictionary
Vista Higher Learning online dictionary, online verb wheel, and grammar reference