¡Vamos! Beginner "A" Student Edition Book (Includes Online Access)
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- Student Edition book (hardcopy)
- Online Access (12 months). Can be activated whenever you are ready to begin - today, tomorrow, or sometime in the future!
Overview:
This introductory level with its combined print book and online components serves as core curriculum. Designed for total beginners who are ready to immerse themselves into the beautiful language of Spanish, ¡Vamos! Beginner "A" presents essential vocabulary, key grammar, and important cultural information from many Spanish-speaking countries. It is ideal for students in middle school as well as for older students who would prefer a more deliberate pace.
The STEPS Section:
Students begin their journey with the engaging “STEPS Section,” ten essential building blocks (greetings, family, telling time, numbers, weather, days of the week, home and school vocabulary, etc.) that help students begin speaking immediately. Students build confidence from day one!
Core Content Covered:
After the STEPS section, students work through chapters that are thematically organized. Each chapter features a region of the Spanish-speaking world.
Each chapter includes:
- A visually designed cultural map of a part of the Spanish-speaking world
- Vocabulary with interactive flashcards for fun and easy practice
- Clear presentation and explanation of grammar topics with plenty of practice
- Practice activities online with correction feedback and the ability to repeat practice as needed
Key Grammar Topics covered:
- Present and preterite (past) tenses
- Subject pronouns
- Object pronouns
- Adjectives
- Ser and Estar verbs
- Prepositions and conjunctions
¿Recuerdas?
A special section in the middle of each chapter called ¿Recuerdas? focuses on concepts presented in earlier chapters, so that students can review prior material as they learn new ideas.
Cultural Content:
Up-to-date cultural information from countries such as Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador is offered at the beginning of each chapter. Students are exposed to different Spanish-speaking accents from native speakers throughout the program.
You will find the tone of these pages to be welcoming and conversational.
Online Access transforms language learning into a captivating adventure. Interactive exercises provide immediate feedback, fostering a dynamic learning experience. Audio recorded by native speakers, flashcards, videos, cultural articles, and captivating imagery of notable sites from French-speaking countries work together to keep students engaged. The explanations, exercises, and vocabulary are the same as the print book. Online Access accommodates diverse learning styles, ensuring an enriching journey for auditory and visual learners alike.