Diccionario Oxford Compact / Pocket Oxford Spanish Dictionary

A mother, her four daughters, and a sea captain embark on a boat bound for the island of Madeira. When an accident befalls the boat, this seaside trip threatens to turn deadly. From the series Español con guiones, a reader series based on original film scripts that invite intermediate learners to engage with the Spanish language in a modern and accessible context. Each reader features an original story, told using the dialogue and stage direction of a film script.

Impartial, modern, and friendly, this book introduces readers to the civilization and culture of Latin America-- from the most obscure beginnings to the present--and at the same time provides them with opportunities to improve their listening, speaking and writing skills. Comprehensive and chronological in approach, it offers well-researched coverage that goes beyond historical facts to include aspects of modern interest, sociology, economy, politics, philosophy, literature, arts, and communication. It covers the traditions in all of Spanish America--"Mesoamerica" and the Caribbean, as well...

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...

Each book comes with a companion CD which includes (American) pronunciation of the most frequently used words and phrases from the text. Perfect as a classroom supplement or self-study tool. Appropriate for all ages and levels of study. Exercises at the end of each chapter. Many words are nearly the same as their English counterparts due to their common Latin origin. The only difference is the word ending. For example, you can translate most English words ending in 'ant' (such as 'arrogant').