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Workbook/Lab Manual (Vol. I) to Accompany ?Qu? Tal?: 1 - Softcover

Arana, Alice A; Arana, Oswaldo; Sabli-Yates, Maria; Sablo-Yates, Maria

 
9780070136830: Workbook/Lab Manual (Vol. I) to Accompany ?Qu? Tal?: 1

Synopsis

A long-time favorite of instructors desiring a four-skills approach in a briefer book, ¿Qué tal? combines a broad variety of materials and activities, exceptionally clear grammar presentations and consistent organization. The popular four-part chapter structure helps students manage the material without being overwhelmed and makes lesson-planning easier for instructors.

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From the Publisher

Free `Video on CD', provided with purchase of new Student Edition. The 'Minidramas', 'En contexto', and "Enfoque cultural" segments of the Video Program are provided to students free of charge on CD-ROM.
Videoteca: En contexto. New to this edition of 'Qué tal? are the text-integrated, functionally-oriented `En contexto' video segments. Fully integrated into Paso 4 of each chapter, these video segments (shot on location in Peru, Mexico and Costa Rica) target high-frequency functional language.
'Cultura en contexto' feature focuses on a cultural topic from the 'En contexto' video segment.
'Notas culturales' have been updated throughout the text.
'Paso final' sections target the development of all four skills: ¡A conversar! activities develop listening and speaking skills; ¡A leer! and ¡A escribir! develop reading and writing skills.
"En resumen: Gramática" end-of-chapter grammar reference helps students prepare for assessment.
Online Learning Center includes the complete laboratory audio program.
Manageable in length and communicative in approach, this introductory Spanish program is ideal for schools that have a limited number of contact hours but still prefer a text that includes a broad variety of materials.
Clear, consistent four-part chapter organization helps students manage the material without being overwhelmed and makes lesson-planning easier for instructors.
Hallmarks of 'Qué tal? are its early explained grammar points followed by exercises and activities that progress from form-focused to communicative in nature, and the consistent recycling of material learned in earlier chapters.

About the Author

Alice A. Arana is an instructor in Spanish at Fullerton College. She received her M.A.T. from Yale University and her Certificate of Spanish Studies from the University of Madrid. Professor Arana taught Spanish at the elementary and high school levels, and has taught methodology at several NDEA summer institutes. She is coauthor of the first edition of A-LM Spanish, of Reading for Meaning-Spanish, and of several elementary school guides for the teaching of Spanish. In 1992, Professor Arana was named Staff Member of Distinction of Fullerton College, and was subsequently chosen as the 1993 nominee from Fullerton College for Teacher of the Year. She is currently serving as Academic Senate President.

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