¡Hola, amigos!, edición Canadiense
by Jarvis/Rowinky-Guerts/Stewart.
This highly accessible, manageable program is user-friendly for both instructors and students. Known for its succinct and precise grammar explanations, its presentation of high-frequency and practical vocabulary, and overall flexibility, ¡Hola, amigos! First Canadian Edition continues to maintain its appeal with instructors regardless of their preferred methodology. The program is designed to develop students' ability to communicate effectively in Spanish in a variety of situations as well as to strengthen cultural awareness and competence. It offers a full scope and sequence and is perfectly suited for Canadian one-semester courses. Read more...
The Canadian Edition features all-new art and video programs as well as enhanced integration and presentation of culture. Relevant Canadian examples and illustrations are integrated throughout the text. All ancillary program components are also fully integrated and includes a Canadian Instructor’s Edition to assist professors with tips and suggestions for bringing the materials into their classes.
• More comprehensive approach to culture includes expanded unit openers introducing target cultures through maps, flags, photos, captions, and a unit-ending cultural section enhanced by readings and integrated video.
• Additional activities accompanying lesson-opening dialogues provide increased opportunities for students to develop comprehension and speaking skills.
• De país a país section highlights regional variations of key vocabulary to increase student awareness of linguistic diversity.
• Two-tiered video presents situational interactions that incorporate lesson vocabulary and grammar structures as well as cultural footage of the target countries and cultures.
• Practical, useful vocabulary presentation enables students to start communicating effectively in Spanish in a variety of situations.
• Clear, logical grammar presentations demonstrate practical use of the language, with explanations in English followed by examples of their use in natural Spanish.
• Abundance of varied practice guides students from controlled to more open-ended practice in all four skills.
