Synopses & Reviews
Pasos is the course for anyone wishing to learn Spanish. Whether learning for work or pleasure, Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand a language.
Pasos 1, the first part of the course, introduces the key structures of the language over 14 thematic lessons with the emphasis placed firmly on communication. Authentic reading and listening materials are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations in Spain and Latin America. Clear examples and explanations make the grammar easy to absorb, and emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a wide range of essential vocabulary from an early stage. This edition takes account of developments in modern life, such as new technology and practical communication. Audio track references on a page-by-page basis ensure that listening activities are easly identified and new online resources are a useful addition to this highly successful course.
About the Author
Rosa María Martín is Director of the Language Learning Unit at Queen Mary and Westfield College and an experienced language teacher and adviser. Martyn Ellis is Principal of Target Language Services and is a renowned specialist in language teaching and learning. Both authors of several language-teaching series, including the 4-part schools Spanish course Aventura.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Pronunciation Guide
Lesson 1: ¿Quién eres?
Lesson 2: ¿Qué quieres?
Lesson 3: ¿Dónde está?
Lesson 4: ¿Cómo es?
Lesson 5: ¿Qué haces?
Lesson 6: ¿Algo más?
Lesson 7: Repaso y ampliación
Lesson 8: ¿Qué te gusta?
Lesson 9: ¿Quieres salir?
Lesson 10: ¿Adónde vamos?
Lesson 11: ¿Qué tiempo hace?
Lesson 12: ¿Qué hiciste?
Lesson 13: ¿Qué te pasa?
Lesson 14: Repaso y ampliación
Grammar
Vocabulary: Spanish-English
Vocabulary: English-Spanis