Main Features
Engage in Structured Writing and Lively Discussions
Revista culminates each lesson with Composición and Tertulia activities that pull the entire lesson together. Composición offers a structured writing task, while Tertulia fosters lively discussion among classmates. In the seventh edition, a new personal reflection activity in Tertulia encourages students to explore their own learning and cultural awareness.
Master Grammar with Contextualized Practice
The Estructuras section in Revista provides a concise review of and practice with essential grammar points, reinforced with meaningful examples from the lesson’s short film. Directed exercises and communicative activities help students internalize grammar in various contexts, enhancing their understanding and usage. New Interactive Grammar Tutorials on the Supersite further support learning by offering engaging, supplemental practice to strengthen grammatical skills.
Additionally, the seventh edition introduces twelve new web-only, auto-gradable grammar activities, one for each Estructura grammar point, allowing students to reinforce their skills with instant feedback.
Foster Personal and Linguistic Growth with Activities
The activities in Revista prepare students to engage with authentic content through thoughtful preparation and analysis.
- In the Preparación section: students are introduced to key vocabulary, background information, and thought-provoking questions that encourage them to anticipate the themes, connecting the material to their own experiences and perspectives.
- In the Análisis section: students are prompted to delve deeper into the material through discussions, debates, and interpretive exercises that challenge them to express their own ideas, analyze the content critically, and collaborate with classmates.
These activities help fulfill Revista’s mission to engage students in productive conversations, encouraging them to connect, compare, and contrast cultural aspects of the authentic content with their own world, fostering both personal and linguistic growth.
Kickstart Each Lesson with Engaging Openers
The lesson openers in Revista provide a dynamic introduction to each unit, setting the stage for meaningful learning and discussion. The first two pages captivate students with vibrant photos and concise descriptions of the lesson’s theme, film, cultural topics, and readings. These elements serve as an engaging springboard for class discussions, sparking interest and curiosity.
Additionally, the lesson overview includes an outline and, new to the seventh edition, thought-provoking introductory questions that prepare students for the linguistic and cultural topics they will explore, ensuring they are ready to dive deep into the content with a clear understanding of what lies ahead.
