Pasos 1 Spanish Beginner's Course (Fourth Edition)

**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 Rincón 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...read more...