Wake up to the new, 5th edition of Arriba! With each new edition, more and more instructors discover that Arriba! offers a solid, proven approach to reaching communicative objectives. Through its flexible approach — one that allows instructors to adapt it to their own teaching styles and goals — Arriba! ensures success for both students and instructors. Built on a balance of solid grammar and communication skills, the eclectic, balanced approach of Arriba! enables students to receive the broad foundation that they need to succeed in Intermediate courses and beyond.  Culture frames and infuses every chapter giving students a doorway into the cultures of the Spanish speaking world and bringing fun and excitement into your classroom. Rich in pedagogy and supported by carefully integrated supplementary materials, this complete and versatile program is the result of years of development and class testing. Now, more than ever, Arriba! brings the Spanish-speaking world to your students and gives them the tools and motivation to thrive in your classroom and the world at large.

*Also available in a brief version.

Ritmos

- This is one of the reasons why I finally decided to go with ¡Arriba!: music captivates students’ interest and it is a great part of culture.

- Ana Almonte, Hudson Valley Community College

Taller

- I especially like the Taller and think the students are writing at a higher level than in the past. 

            - Mary Newcomer McKinney, Texas Christian University

Grammar

- I like the Aplicación exercises, especially the readings which integrate the grammar structure as well as the culture.

- Angelina Craig-Florez, Columbia University

- The clarity and conciseness of the grammatical explanations is one of the best characteristics of this book.  Grammar explanations are always accurate.

- Roberto Fuertes-Manjón, Midwestern State University

Organization

- The chapters are undoubtedly easy to teach due mainly to the organizational structure.

- Roberto Fuertes-Manjón, Midwestern State University

- Grammar and vocabulary are simple and easy to understand by students who do not have any knowledge of language structure.

            - Luis E. Latoja, Columbus State Community College

- The layout is easy to follow by both instructor and student.  When you open ¡Arriba! it does not overwhelm you by complicated or confusing organization. 

            - Mikela Zhezha-Thaumanavar, Western Michigan University

- Contains a solid, logical progression of information.  Good variety of activities.

            - Neal Anthony Messer, Virginia Military Institute

Companion web site

- The companion web site is THE BEST, especially the review and practice tests.  A student commented today on how well he liked the web site.

            - Shannie S. Jessup, Surry Community College

Culture

- The culture sections appear quite useful, unlike many other textbooks I have encountered.

            - Albert Shank, Scottsdale Community College

- I think the authors have done a great job of integrating the cultural content into many of the activities, even in the grammar sections. 

            - Kathleen Wheatley, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

- I like the art work and inclusion of famous Hispanics like Carlos Santana and Pablo Picasso, Frida and Diego.  It gives me an opportunity to expand on the cultural aspects. 

            - Shannie S. Jessup, Surry Community College

Páginas section

- Reading selections are very useful and appropriate

- Albert Shank, Scottsdale Community College

 Approach

- I think it does an excellent job of incorporating all four skills along with meaningful cultural exercises, musical exercises, and video.

- Albert Shank, Scottsdale Community College

- We are pleased with the focus on all four skills and the strong cultural component.

            - Kathleen Wheatley, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Teacher Annotations

- I like the suggestions and teaching tips.  I mentor our teaching assistants and international scholars, who usually have no teaching experience or pedagogy courses.  The suggestions get them thinking more creatively.

            - Mary Stevens, SUNY New Paltz

2      ¿De dónde eres?                                                                                                         

3      ¿Qué estudias?                                                                                                           

4      ¿Cómo es tu familia?                                                                                                  

5      ¿Cómo pasas el día?                                                                                                   

6      ¡Buen provecho!                                                                                                          

7      ¡A divertirnos!                                                                                                             

8      ¿En qué puedo servirle?                                                                                             

9      Vamos de viaje                                                                                                           

10    ¡Tu salud es lo primero!                                                                                              

11    ¿Para qué profesión te preparas?                                                                              

12    El futuro es tuyo                                                                                                         

13    ¿Oíste las noticias?                                                                                                    

14    ¡Seamos cultos!                                                                                                           

15    ¿Te gusta la política?                                                                                                 

Appendix 1 B Activities                                                                                             

Appendix 2 Verb Charts                                                                                            

Appendix 3 Spanish-English Vocabulary                                                                  

Appendix 4 English-Spanish Vocabulary