
CONTIGO: ESSENTIALS OF SPANISH, Third Edition is a successful, flexible beginning Spanish program adaptable to different teaching and learning situations. The program focuses on comprehension, communication, and cultural understanding. Emphasis is on essential structures and vocabulary. In the text, these are spiraled to reinforce tools needed for effective daily face-to-face communication. The text is thoroughly integrated -- teaching the four skills -- through structures and situations that facilitate prompt, accurate, communication.
This text investigates the core question of how to effectively facilitate beginning Spanish language acquisition through a flexible, integrated communication-based framework. Author Oscar Ozete utilizes a pedagogical approach that prioritizes comprehension and cultural context, structuring the material to spiral essential vocabulary and grammatical structures. The program is designed to equip learners with the necessary tools for immediate, practical, face-to-face interaction in Spanish-speaking environments.
What You Will Find
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Educators frequently identify this text as a versatile resource for introductory Spanish courses due to its emphasis on functional communication. Experts note that the spiraled structure provides a consistent reinforcement mechanism that aids student retention in diverse classroom settings.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
1987-01-01
Publisher:
Harcourt School
ISBN-10:
0030018285
ISBN-13:
9780030018282
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