El Colibrí

For some time we at Vista Higher Learning have been working to create an alternative to the standard offerings for intermediate Spanish, addressing a need that many of you have expressed. With VENTANAS, we are proud of several unique features we think you and your students will enjoy. But one thing remains consistent, as with all VHL programs, VENTANAS focuses unswervingly on the needs of students.VENTANAS offers the following unique, student-centered features: Fresh, contemporary video (sitcom) shot specifically for VENTANAS and fully integrated into the LENGUA volume. Engaging, contemporary ...

"The tests offer practice in all four papers of the exam : reading and use of English, writing, listening and speaking"-- Back cover.

***FOR LOW- TO HIGH-INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS*** ****COLOUR EDITION**** Improve your Spanish and expand your vocabulary with topics that matter. When it comes to mastering a foreign language, reading around your interests makes all the difference. But finding books designed for language learners can be hard! This book fixes that. For the first time, you'll learn to improve your Spanish while reading about the history of World War II. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Told through short, manageable chapters in...

Turns grammar review into a fun, culturally enriching experience by placing it in a realistic meaningful context. This is achieved through the inclusion of brief readings, lots of realia and photos, and profiles of famous Hispanics. Self-contained chapters allow instructors to cover material in whatever order they prefer. Crystal clear grammatical explanations are immediately applied in dialogues and prose. English is used to help clarify more difficult points. Direction lines and exercises are written entirely in Spanish. Unique "Escenas" illustrate vocabulary and provide a springboard for...