Imagenes

• New! Revised grammar sequence reinforces the introduction of the preterit in Chapters 6 and 7 by immediately presenting the preterit and imperfect contrast in Chapters 8 and 9; covers the subjunctive in Chapters 10 and 11; and now presents comparisons of equality and inequality as well as formal and familiar commands in Chapter 12.
• New! Activities following each grammar point reinforce the concept by motivating students to practice.
• New! Visually enhanced grammar presentations clarify the structures with two-column charts featuring examples, drawings, graphics, and color.
• New! Correlated vocabulary sections reflect the new grammar sequence to provide greater chapter cohesion. Current technology topics are reflected in the vocabulary throughout the text.
• Approach based on six solid principles of learning cultivates active learners: 1) people learn by doing; 2) skill integration promotes language development; 3) language is culture and culture is reflected in language; 4) self-expression in language contributes to attaining proficiency; 5) recycling of material is essential to move from learning to acquisition; 6) learning is enhanced when it is enjoyable.
• Flexible, manageable coverage in a streamlined scope and sequence features a preliminary plus twelve chapters that emphasize high-frequency functions and respective grammar points to provide ampleopportunities for classroom interaction.
• Focus on practical, thematic vocabulary enables learners to converse early about things that are relevant to their lives, such as their name, age, interests, and everyday activities.

Taking an integrated-skills approach, Imágenes offers a strong emphasis on developing oral proficiency and cultural awareness and appreciation. The text's reduced scope and sequence combined with ample practice make it well suited for courses with fewer contact hours.

• New! Revised grammar sequence reinforces the introduction of the preterit in Chapters 6 and 7 by immediately presenting the preterit and imperfect contrast in Chapters 8 and 9; covers the subjunctive in Chapters 10 and 11; and now presents comparisons of equality and inequality as well as formal and familiar commands in Chapter 12.
• New! Activities following each grammar point reinforce the concept by motivating students to practice.
• New! Visually enhanced grammar presentations clarify the structures with two-column charts featuring examples, drawings, graphics, and color.
• New! Correlated vocabulary sections reflect the new grammar sequence to provide greater chapter cohesion. Current technology topics are reflected in the vocabulary throughout the text.
• Approach based on six solid principles of learning cultivates active learners: 1) people learn by doing; 2) skill integration promotes language development; 3) language is culture and culture is reflected in language; 4) self-expression in language contributes to attaining proficiency; 5) recycling of material is essential to move from learning to acquisition; 6) learning is enhanced when it is enjoyable.
• Flexible, manageable coverage in a streamlined scope and sequence features a preliminary plus twelve chapters that emphasize high-frequency functions and respective grammar points to provide ampleopportunities for classroom interaction.
• Focus on practical, thematic vocabulary enables learners to converse early about things that are relevant to their lives, such as their name, age, interests, and everyday activities.

Debbie Rusch has been the coordinator of Elementary Spanish at Boston College since 1990. She is the author of Imágenes, ¡Claro que sí!, Fuentes: Conversación y gramática, and En parejas 1, 2, 3 y 4. At Boston College she teaches pedagogy courses. She has been an instructor of Spanish for more than a quarter of a century and has also taught English as a Foreign Language in Spain where she lived for more than six years. She is a frequent presenter at state, regional, and national conferences and conducts workshops for school districts. Debbie has obtained grant money to create a series of websites for French, Italian, and Spanish students containing activities dealing with art, literature, and feature films. Debbie prefers dogs over cats and Coke over Pepsi. She also makes a pretty darn good tortilla española.

Marcela Domínguez is from Argentina. She is a Lecturer at the University of Southern California. She was a lecturer and coordinator at Pepperdine University for seven and three years respectively. She is the author of Imágenes, ¡Claro que sí!, Fuentes: Conversación y gramática, and En parejas 1, 2, 3 y 4. Her training is in Teaching English as a Foreign and Second Language and in Applied Linguistics. She is a frequent presenter at national conferences on language pedagogy and teaching techniques.

Lucía Caycedo Garner is from Colombia. She taught language and pedagogy courses for more than 30 years at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and is the author of Imágenes, ¡Claro que sí!, Fuentes: Conversación y gramática, Fuentes:Literatura y redacción and En parejas 1, 2, 3 y 4. She was an ACTFL OPI tester and trainer. She was a frequent presenter at the local, state, and national levels. She was also a contributor to the University of Wisconsin Spanish Placement Exam. She has recently been given the title of The World's Best Grandmother by her granddaughter, Pilar.