Vargas Llosa

Complements advanced level Spanish course books by providing practice in reading and understanding longer texts. Students will also develop the vocabulary needed to understand and talk about important issues in modern Hispanic society. It encourages an analytical method of study, and the eight photocopiable self-study units are based on authentic texts dealing with topics such as 'Estereotipos culturales' and 'La biodiversidad'. Lively, interesting and carefully graded, the exercises begin with identification of key words and comprehension questions followed by detailed and precisely focused...

The answer key is intended for use in conjunction with the paper version of the Identidades: Exploraciones e interconexiones, 3/e Student Activities Manual. Instructors may wish their students to use the Answer Key to self-correct their homework.

Ofrece consejos sobre cómo terminar los comportamientos y las actitudes de codependencia, cómo dejar de asumir la responsabilidad de los problemas ajenos, y cómo empezar a cuidarse a sí mismo.

Designed for second- and third-year Spanish conversation courses, Conversaciones creadoras offers a dynamic, learner-centered approach to developing oral communication skills and cultural competence. A preliminary chapter presents the objectives, approach, and structure of the text, as well as useful learning strategies and "ice-breaking" activities. The following 12 chapters contain a strong pedagogical apparatus that requires students to use Spanish to resolve meaningful conflicts.