Inside the Program
(Dicho y hecho) provides solid foundational content and useful resources that support language learning.
Spanish on Screen
Dicho y hechoLive features a rich video program that connects students with the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world. Panorama cultural videos accompany most Cultura sections, bringing each region into focus. Fifteen authentic videos offer diverse voices, regional accents, and cultural perspectives, while the dramatic VideoEscenas series provides opportunities to experience Spanish in context.
(Students) find the content very engaging and real world!
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(Dicho y hecho) has been successful because it is simple to understand and follow. The chapters are easy to read and make examples.
Setting the Stage
Newly updated learning objectives in Dicho y hechoLive preview each chapter's linguistic and cultural focus, while dynamic photos, infographics, texts, and clips immerse students in the theme. Thought-provoking content invites personal reflection and class discussion, preparing students to engage with the language and culture throughout the chapter.
Dicho y Hecho effectively integrates cultural content throughout each chapter, rather than isolating it in a brief section at the end.
Words in Context
Practical, high-frequency vocabulary comes to life through engaging texts, visuals, and real-world contexts. In Dicho y hechoLive, updated vocabulary tools add audio and enhanced visuals to support learning. ¿Qué observas? and ¿Y tú? activities move students from input to output, while relatable tasks encourage them to use new language through interaction and collaboration.
There are a lot of great tools that students use and a ton of resources for me.
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Grammar by Discovery
Clear, contextualized presentations help students make connections between grammatical forms and meaning. Guiding questions encourage them to notice patterns and discover how language works, while varied activities provide purposeful practice that prepares students to use new structures with increasing independence.
Culture Through Inquiry
Two cultural readings in each chapter invite students to explore the Spanish-speaking world through inquiry. One examines contemporary topics connected to the chapter theme, while the other focuses on a country or region. Comparison, reflection, and digital research help students examine cultural products, practices, and perspectives and deepen cultural awareness.
The textbook incorporates cultural references, vocabulary, and examples from a wide range of Spanish-speaking countries, allowing students to engage with regional differences in language, traditions, and everyday life.
Reading with Insight
High-interest, level-appropriate texts engage students with meaningful themes while developing interpretive skills. Targeted strategies and pre-, during-, and post-reading activities support comprehension and help students approach increasingly complex material with greater confidence and independence.
Language in Action
Multistep Proyecto oral and Proyecto escrito tasks bring chapter learning together through meaningful language use. Students draw on previously explored content and themes while applying vocabulary and grammar to express their own ideas. Online rubrics clarify expectations and support assessment of each culminating project.
I really do like this textbook and the communicative approach it uses.
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