Enlaces 2nd Edition
nivel intermedio l curso intensivo | José A. Blanco; C. Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch
© 2018 Loose-leaf | 8 ½ x 10 ½ inches | online vText available
6 lessons |1 semester |344
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This 4th-semester intermediate text strengthens students' language skills and cultural competency via 6 captivating lessons. With Enlaces you’ll find an intermediate-level grammar sequence with little introductory review, plus contextualized vocabulary presentations, short films, and cultural and literary connections that keep students continually engaged. A powerful, fully-integrated Supersite provides comprehensive activities and resources designed for student success.
- Captivating, creative, and authentic short films integrated within each lesson
- An intermediate-level grammar scope and sequence with limited review of introductory concepts—a great fit for 4th-semester courses
- Contextualized vocabulary to start each lesson, including blog-like entries from a Spanish student and his friends, and/plus other related activities
- Cultural coverage of Spanish-speaking countries through authentic short films and TV clips, cultural readings, and profiles of influential artists and authors
- Reference tools, such as Manual de gramática, supplemental grammar presentations, online grammar tutorials, and verb tables
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- vText—an interactive, online textbook that links directly with Supersite practice activities, audio, and video
- Online chat activities—virtual conversations and live video chats for communication practice outside of class
- An articulated curriculum for seamless continuation to intermediate Spanish
What’s new in Enlaces, 2nd Edition?
- New short film, 2 new TV clips, and 1 new literary reading
- Call-outs for the active vocabulary in the Blog de un catalán en Colombia
- 5 additional grammar topics in Manual de gramática:
- Lesson 1: Nouns and articles; ser and estar
- Lesson 4: Prepositions; por and para
- Lesson 6: Past participles used as adjectives
- Task-based activities for class use or Integrated Performance Assessments
- An additional vocabulary and grammar quiz per lesson
- 7 new Virtual and Partner Chat communicative activities per lesson—one for each blog, Cortometraje, grammar topic, Síntesis, and literary reading
- New Repaso section with diagnostics and Oral Practice Tests
- Audio-sync technology for each literary reading
What can you expect in each lesson? Check out all the themes below.
For more details, download a Table of Contents.
Enlaces, 2nd Edition
Lección 1: Sentir y vivir
Lección 2: Vivir en la ciudad
Lección 3: Generaciones en movimiento
Lección 4: Perspectivas laborales
Lección 5: El valor de las ideas
Lección 6: Herencia y destino
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