Authentic Audio Enhances Listening Skills
The Escuchar section in Perspectivas exposes students to a variety of authentic audio sources, including radio shows and podcasts, enhancing listening skills and cultural awareness. Strategically designed activities activate students’ background knowledge and encourage self-reflection and cultural analysis.
Deepen Intercultural Understanding
The Enfoque section in Perspectivas immerses students in the rich cultural products and practices of diverse Spanish-speaking regions, including the United States.
In the second edition, the Enfoque readings are now paired with an audio-sync feature that allows students to listen while reading, enhancing comprehension and pronunciation.
Four engaging paragraphs highlight culturally significant traditions, products, and practices, while a geography map offers additional insights into the region’s major features.
The Perspectivas activity encourages students to investigate, explain, and reflect on the cultural content, deepening their intercultural understanding.
Craft a Voice Through Strategic Writing
The culminating Escribir section empowers students to enhance their writing skills through strategic process writing and a focus on presentational communication. Students explore various genres, including description, opinion, and comparison, to develop their ability to express ideas effectively.
Each Escribir section features a graphic organizer that helps students structure their thoughts, infusing shape and coherence into their writing.
With these tools and strategies, students gain confidence in their writing abilities, preparing them to communicate effectively across different contexts.
Communicate in Real-Life Contexts
The vocabulary section empowers students to communicate in real-life situations by introducing thematic vocabulary in meaningful, culturally relevant contexts. Dynamic photos and illustrations bring vocabulary to life, making it easier to remember and use. Engaging practice activities help students solidify their understanding of the vocabulary while offering moments of self-reflection and intercultural analysis.
Master Grammar for Effective Communication
Estructuras helps students confidently apply intermediate grammar in real-life situations by embedding it within engaging cultural and thematic contexts. Visuals from the lesson’s Documental video, along with clear explanations and charts, make complex grammar easier to grasp.
Accompanying activities progress from guided practice to open-ended communication, giving students the tools to master grammar and use it effectively in authentic conversations.
New to the second edition are additional Interactive Grammar Tutorials on the Supersite, which offer personalized practice opportunities.
Estructuras grammar section
Interactive Grammar Tutorial
Engaging Themes Draw Students into Language
The Perspectivas lesson opener sets the stage for each chapter with relevant and engaging photos and brief descriptions of the lesson readings and the Documental video, all of which revolve around the lesson theme. These elements draw students into authentic cultural content from the very beginning. Clear objectives preview what students will learn, guiding them toward meaningful progress in communication and intercultural understanding.
A new initial jump-start activity, introduced in the second edition, engages students by asking questions that not only activate their prior Spanish knowledge but also spark excitement for the lesson’s theme. This activity encourages conversation, building confidence and creating a strong foundation for deeper exploration.
