**The printing errors in Pasos 1 Fourth Edition have been
corrected** Pasos 1, fourth edition, is the first part of the
best-selling two-stage Spanish course for adult learners who are
either starting from scratch or who have a basic knowledge of the
language. Whether learning for work or pleasure, at home or in the
classroom, Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language,
enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand a language
spoken by over 400 million people. This new edition has been fully
updated and includes a wealth of new, contemporary photographs. A
brand new section at the end of the course provides a range of
activities linked to the DVD, available in the Pasos 1 CD & DVD
Set or as part of the Complete Pack and Coursepack ebook. What do I
get? Coursebook: containing 14 thematic lessons, this full-colour
coursebook is the primary text for the course and is ideal for
classroom and home use. What's in the course? Pasos 1 is full of
learning features to help you progress in reading, writing,
listening and speaking Spanish: -Covers the skills and structures
needed for the UK GCSE examination -14 units include a range of
everyday themes such as meeting people, shopping, making plans,
talking about work and family and travelling -Authentic reading,
listening and video materials are used throughout for a range of
activities based on everyday Spanish in Spain and Latin America (CD
and DVD Set must be bought separately 9781473610767) -Clear
explanations and examples make the grammar easy to absorb -The
Rincon cultural feature presents short pieces of cultural interest
about contemporary Spain and Spanish -Free Interactive online
quizzes and exercises are specially designed to reinforce learning
in the classroom or at home What will I learn in Pasos 1? Key
language structures and communication Pasos 1 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.
Vocabulary and grammar From the outset, a realistic range of
registers and vocabulary encourage development of the essential
skill of comprehension. 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.
Culture and skills for daily life Units begin with a Preparate page
of activities and include plenty of grammar tasks. The Rincon
Cultural feature presents short texts of cultural interest and each
unit ends with an Autoevaluacion self-assessment checklist enabling
students to review what they have learned. Audio track references
on a page-by-page basis ensure that listening activities are easily
identified and online resources provide extra practice of essential
language. The new video, filmed entirely in Spain, brings authentic
culture and language in the classroom. GCSE level material Pasos 1
covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and
equivalent. How will I learn? Balance and variety Balance and
variety are prominent features of the Pasos course: freer
activities accompany graded, accuracy-based tasks, and there is a
balance between presentation and practice of new language items and
between the study and use of grammar and vocabulary, the
cornerstones of language-learning. There are regular opportunities
for revision and consolidation, and vocabulary and grammar support
are given both at the end of each lesson and in full at the end of
the book. Interactive quizzes and exercises Fun, interactive online
quizzes and exercises enable learners to reinforce and improve
their skills, either in class or at home. Speaking and Grammar
guides With speaking becoming ever more important in today's
accreditations, the Pasos 1 range offers a 2-CD Speaking and
Listening Skills Practice Set. There is also a dedicated Practical
Grammar reference and practice book. It contains clear, accessible
grammar explanations with examples and extension in both Spanish
and English. Group or independent study Pasos 1 is ideal for group
study and is also useful for independent study and revision. What
is new in the fourth edition? Pasos 1 CD and DVD set*:
Supplementary to the Coursebook. Filmed entirely in Spain using
native speakers, this brand new resource contains 12 colourful
episodes which tie in with the lessons in the coursebook. Perfect
for training students' listening skills, the Pasos 1 video is
designed to reinforce vocabulary and language structures while
adding an additional cultural element to the course. It also
provides the ideal basis for group discussions. There are numerous
linked activities for use in class or for self-study, which can be
found in a new section at the end of the coursebook. Optional
sub-titles will help students to find their way through each of the
episodes and give them the confidence to approach spoken Spanish
with real understanding. Improvements and additions The new edition
has improvements and additions based on ideas and feedback from
teachers and learners across the country. It has been fully updated
and includes a wealth of new, contemporary photographs. A brand new
section at the end of the book provides a range of activities
linked to the DVD, available in the Pasos 1 CD & DVD Set or as
part of the Complete Pack. Where does the Coursebook fit within the
Pasos 1 Range? Pasos 1 Coursebook: The primary text for the Pasos 1
course. Includes 14 thematic lessons and covers the skills and
structures required at GCSE level and equivalent. Pasos 1 CD and
DVD set*: Supplementary to the Coursebook. All 12 videos are
included on 1 DVD with optional subtitles. The Audio and Support
book provides the listening element of the course, along with
transcripts and answers. It contains: - 3 audio CDs (3 hours of
recordings) - 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and
recording transcripts. Pasos 1 Course Pack: Pasos 1 Coursebook +
Pasos 1 CD and DVD set. The Course Pack contains: - 1 copy of the
fourth edition of the Coursebook - 3 audio CDs (3 hours of
recordings) - 1 DVD with 12 videos - 2 Support Books containing a
key to the exercises and recording transcripts. Pasos 1 Activity
Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack. The Pasos 1
Activity Book has been revised to tie in with 4th edition of the
course with updated prices and references. It contains extra
activities to consolidate and expand the material in the coursebook
and grammar sections practising specific language points. As with
the coursebook, two main revision units summarise what has been
learned, providing reading texts with comprehension and writing
tasks. Ideal for faster learners or for practice of a specific
area, the Activity Book can be used alongside the Pasos 1
Coursebook or as self-access material for learners of Spanish using
any course. Activities include word searches, crosswords, cultural
quizzes, extra reading and comprehension tasks, and gap-fill
conjugation exercises. Pasos 1 Speaking and Listening Skills
Practice Set: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack.
Designed to help learners concentrate on and really improve their
speaking and listening skills. This book includes: - audio online -
a 160 page book packed with short exercises and transcripts Spanish
Practical Grammar Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course
Pack. A reference and grammar practice book containing clear,
accessible grammar explanations with examples and extension in both
Spanish and English. *The audio and video for Pasos 1 is also
available to purchase from the John Murray Languages app or from
library.jmlanguages.com. You will be able to stream online or
download to the app.
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