This is one text in a four-part Spanish course, suitable for a wide ability range. It is geared to meet the needs of pupils preparing for GCSE under the newly revised National Curriculum and supports those working towards Standard Grade in Scotland. It concentrates on the personal and interpersonal aspects of language learning. Comprising of six units of six lessons, the pupil's book provides a flexible framework of graded progression within which learners should achieve a solid foundation of language skills. Consolidation and revision are an integral part of the course, and review sections at the end of each unit provide opportunity for pupils to reinforce newly acquired language. Regular self-assessment profiles allow learners to monitor their own progress, providing pupils with constructive feedback. The layout is designed for easy pupil access, and systematic use of symbols, colour-coding and "help" boxes provide clarification and promote autonomous learning.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Aventura .

This book has been graded for interest at 14-16 years.

There are 192 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2000 by Hodder Education .

Rosa Maria Martin is a native speaker and experienced Spanish teacher, and is currently Director of the Language Learning Unit at Queen Mary University of London. Martyn Ellis is language teacher, writer and consultant. He is an expert in the theory and practice of language teaching and learning.

This book has the following chapters: Unit A Understanding people by talking to them: do we know each other?; we speak Spanish; the languages of Spain. Unit B Once upon a time: day by day; then and now; boys and girls. Unit C Then and now: which floor are you going to?; what a change; back to the past. Unit D No boundaries: let's go to the hotel; exchange (trips); ecological tourism. Unit E Its a small world: the media 1 - travelling language; news and events; the media 2 - information and entertainment. Unit F On wheels: public transport; at the wheel; transport and pollution. Unit G Consumerism: shopping again; we all want more; responsible consumerism. Unit H The future is in your hands: do you know how to study?; to be or not to be; get ready. Unit I Wonderful youth: current affairs; just say "no"; what a disaster!. Unit J Life is a dream: the future is in your hands; everything is possible; farewell.