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The Panorama hispanohablante suite covers everything you need for the two year ab initio Spanish course for the IB Diploma programme.
This workbook provides students with extra practice as they explore the five themes from the new IB Diploma Language ab initio guide (first examination 2020): identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. It helps students further develop their Spanish language skills with additional exercises that complement the activities in the coursebook, with a focus on grammar and vocabulary. The workbook is ideal for teachers needing differentiated exercises for their class and can be used for independent study and revision. Answers to the workbook activities are in the teacher's resource.
This coursebook helps students explore the new IB Diploma ab initio themes (first examination 2020): identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. Designed for students with no previous background in Spanish, this coursebook develops well-rounded language skills and encourages learners to become open minded, international citizens - reflecting the mission of the International Baccalaureate. Authentic texts and vibrant images from around the world are specifically selected for older teenagers and to give them an insight into different cultures and viewpoints. Answers to the coursebook activities and audio accompanying the listening exercises are in the teacher's resource.
This coursebook helps students explore the new IB Diploma ab initio themes (first examination 2020): identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. Designed for students with no previous background in Spanish, this coursebook develops well-rounded language skills and encourages learners to become open minded, international citizens - reflecting the mission of the International Baccalaureate. Authentic texts and vibrant images from around the world are specifically selected for older teenagers and to give them an insight into different cultures and viewpoints. Answers to the coursebook activities and audio accompanying the listening exercises are in the teacher's resource.
This workbook provides students with extra practice as they explore the five themes from the new IB Diploma Language ab initio guide (first examination 2020): identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. It helps students further develop their Spanish language skills with additional exercises that complement the activities in the coursebook, with a focus on grammar and vocabulary. The workbook is ideal for teachers needing differentiated exercises for their class and can be used for independent study and revision. Answers to the workbook activities are in the teacher's resource.
El mundo hispanohablante contemporáneo: historia, política, sociedades y culturas is a comprehensive and innovative book for advanced students of Spanish. Offering a constructivist approach to the study of the civilizations, cultures and histories of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world, the book focuses on learning as an active process that enables learners to develop high-level critical thinking skills through the exposure, research, examination and discussion of a variety of authentic films, songs and literary texts. Divided into twelve chapters, each chapter begins with an introduction to the general topic followed by various activities that lead students to critically analyse a range of authentic materials. Learners are able to practice higher level critical-thinking and linguistic skills through a wealth of tasks and exercises which culminate in a capstone section that requires the application of the concepts learned and sources utilized throughout the lesson. El mundo hispanohablante contemporáneo: historia, política, sociedades y culturas offers great flexibility and adaptability to suit advanced courses in Hispanic culture and civilization. Each chapter is methodologically designed with a balanced mix of activities for individual and teamwork. Additional resources are available online for both instructors and students. These include an instructor’s guide with answer key, a grammar supplement and links to the authentic materials referenced within the book.
Esta amplia introducción al bilingüismo en españolabarca los contextos sociales, políticos y culturales delespañol en EEUU, España y Hispanoamérica. Escritopara estudiantes no nativos de español, es el primer libro detexto de estas características para los estudiantes delingüística hispánica. Este libro de texto en español presenta los temasfundamentales en el estudio del bilingüismo a estudiantes yprofesionales Explora comunidades bilingües en Estados Unidos,Hispanoamérica y España Crea conciencia crítica sobre la complejidad delbilingüismo como un fenómeno sociopolítico ycultural Se organiza en tres secciones principales centradas en lasociedad y el individuo: el bilingüismo y la sociedad; elbilingüismo y el individuo; y la política y laeducación Incluye mapas, recuadros de resumen del capítulo,vocabulario y conceptos clave y preguntas de comprensión,así como preguntas para reflexionar, investigar y comentar alfinal de cada capítulo This wide-ranging introduction to Spanish bilingualism coversthe social, political, and cultural contexts of Spanish in the US,Spain, and Hispanoamérica. Written for non-native Spanishlearners, it offers the first textbook of its kind for students ofHispanic linguistics. This Spanish-language textbook introduces students andprofessionals to the fundamental issues in the study ofbilingualism Explores bilingual communities in the United States,Hispanoamérica, and Spain Raises critical awareness of the complexity of bilingualism asa sociopolitical and cultural phenomenon Organized in three main sections which focus on both societyand the individual: bilingualism and society; bilingualism and theindividual; and politics and education Includes maps, chapter summary boxes, key terms and concepts,and comprehension questions, as well as questions for reflection,research and discussion at the end of each chapter
The Spanish language has a long and rich history, from its prehistoric roots to its position today as the mother tongue of nearly 400 million inhabitants of 21 countries. How the language originated, how it evolved, and how it is spoken today around the world makes for a fascinating story that greatly enhances the study of written and spoken Spanish. This Spanish–language text covers the history of Spanish from its pre–Roman and Latin roots to its standardized form and its many regional variations. Along the way, discussion covers the spread of Latin on the Iberian Peninsula, the development of romance dialects due to a number of sociolinguistic influences, and the process of creating a standard variety of Spanish. It concludes with a discussion of the origin and the range of dialects that are spoken across the vast geographical area that forms the Spanish–speaking world. Details of pronunciation, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary are explained in their historical context, giving the student of Spanish a deeper understanding of the language as a whole. Perfect for students of Spanish as well as Spanish–speaking readers seeking to expand their general knowledge of the language, this book also includes a glossary of basic linguistic terms discussed in the text. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. La lengua española tiene una rica y larga historia, desde sus raíces prehistóricas hasta su estado actual como la lengua materna de casi 400 millones de habitantes en 21 países. El cómo se originó, cómo evolucionó, y cómo se habla hoy en día alrededor del mundo contribuye a una historia fascinante que complementa el estudio del español escrito y hablado. El presente texto, en lengua española, trata la historia del español desde sus raíces prerromanas y latinas hasta su forma estandarizada y sus múltiples variantes regionales. A lo largo de la narrativa se cubre la expansión del latín en la Península Ibérica, el desarrollo de los dialectos romances debido a una serie de influencias de tipo sociolingüístico, y el proceso de crear una variante estándar del español. El libro concluye con una discusión de los orígenes y de la variedad de dialectos que se hablan en la vasta zona geográfica que comprende el mundo hispanohablante. Los pormenores de la pronunciación, la ortografía, la gramática, y el vocabulario se explican dentro de su contexto histórico, y proporcionan al estudiante del español un entendimiento más profundo de la lengua en su totalidad. El libro es perfectamente adecuado para los estudiantes del español tanto como para otros lectores hispanohablantes que desean aumentar sus conocimientos de la lengua, e incluye también un glosario de los términos lingüísticos elementales que se tratan en el texto. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
