Imàgenes (Spanish Edition)

Based on the proven philosophy and approach of ¡Claro que sí!—a communicative program with a strong emphasis on developing oral proficiency and cultural competency—Imágenes offers a reduced scope and sequence with ample practice that is well suited for courses with fewer contact hours. It may also be used for accelerated or false beginner courses.Taking an integrated-skills approach that cultivates active learning, the authors base this text on six solid principles of learning: people learn by doing; skill integration promotes language development; language is culture and culture is reflected in language; self-expression in language contributes to attaining proficiency; recycling of material is essential to help students move from learning to acquisition; and learning is enhanced when it is enjoyable.