Communicating In Spanish (Intermediate Level)

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Si examinamos la historia de los últimos 45 a 50 años en términos de tiempo, nos damos cuenta de que durante este período hemos experimentado dos eras diferentes y fundamentalmente opuestas. Antes del año 2000, el progreso era lento, similar a una carreta tirada por bueyes, y había una cantidad significativa de estabilidad y equilibrio. Sin embargo, después del año 2000, específicamente en los últimos 23 años, el desarrollo en todos los sectores se ha acelerado, comparable a la velocidad de un avión a reacción. Se siente como si hubiera una era distinta antes de 2000 y otra...

Offers additional practice of grammar and vocabulary. Answer Keys are provided so students can monitor their progress.

Necesitada de estudios criticos actualizados, la obra de Manuel Gutierrez Najera, aun en parte sin recopilar, ha ido revelando con el paso del tiempo un conjunto de caracteres tan hibridos como polifaceticos. Este estudio proyecta una renovadora mirada sobre la produccion cuentistica del escritor mexicano. Al explorar en las distintas aristas de su universo ficcional, narrativo y, en suma, artistico-literario y, sobre todo, al imbricar la articulacion textual del cuento en el marco de la cronica y de los moldes escriturales periodisticos, satisface el doble objetivo de reafirmar la...

After years of living with uncertainty, first with his mother and then in foster care, J.P.'s life is finally becoming more predictable, routine and even comfortable. Now that he is living with his father, his stepmother and his two half-sisters, J.P. finally has the opportunity to learn more about himself. As a fan of professional wrestling that he views on TV, he decides to pursue that sport at his new school. What he is not nearly as keen on is the idea of studying, mostly because it's hard for him. Nevertheless, he resolves to do well enough to ensure eligibility for participation on the...