Perspectivas, 2nd Edition
Intermediate Spanish | A Cultural Approach
Perspectivas is an intermediate Spanish program that offers a unique focus on the cultural perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world by embedding cultural products and practices into every aspect of instruction. This program teaches students to communicate inside and outside the classroom with competence and understanding in the target culture. It also offers a rich variety of authentic materials, including documentary-type materials, short video clips, authentic audio selections, and literary readings.
What sets Perspectivas, 2nd Edition apart?
The second edition of Perspectivas reinforces the focus of the cultural perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world with integrated communicative objectives and Can-Do statements in every section. It continues to offer a wealth of authentic materials, particularly documentary-type videos with integrated activities to enhance understanding. New activity types, such as student video recordings, partner and group chats, provide opportunities to improve communicative skills outside of the classroom.
NEW to this edition:
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Four new documentary-style videos (with integrated activities) and five new TV clips, all fully integrated with the textbook’s lessons
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Six new readings featuring three authentic literature pieces, two authentic articles, and one non-authentic cultural article with an accompanying video
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Introductory Communicative Objectives and follow-up Can-Do (Puedo) statements integrated into each chapter section
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Ten new online, project-based activities in the Projectostrand, one per lesson, designed to foster research, analysis, and creativity.
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New online Partner Chats, Video Virtual Chats, and Group Chats
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New Prueba de práctica, a multi-question practice test in the Supersite that provides students with a low-stakes opportunity for assessing their knowledgeof the vocabulary and grammar points covered in each lesson
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New assignable IPAs with customizable rubrics focus on the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational
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New Assessment Builderallows instructors to create tailored assessments by selecting specific sections and items from a comprehensive question bank
Digital at your fingertips
Experience the Perspectivas Supersite, an unparalleled digital learning environment with integrated content, resources, and tools built exclusively to support language learning.
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Everything you need to plan, teach, and assess
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Program-specific, theme-based practice activities with auto-grading and immediate feedback
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Plenty of authentic and cultural media
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Robust assessment program with ability to customize or create your own
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News and Cultural Updates to keep students informed about current events in the Spanish-speaking world
Product details
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AuthorsJosé A. Blanco, Dawn M. Heston
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Lessons10
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Published©2026
For students
- Student Edition available in print and digital (online vText) formats
- Supersite with a wide variety of interactive activities
- WebSAM —the online Student Activities Manual
For instructors
- Instructor's Annotated Edition (IAE) in print and digital (online vText) formats
- Instructor Supersite with all-in-one gradebook, testing program, additional instructor resources, and activity pack for additional communication activities