Voces First Year Spanish Textbook Set of 30This colorful, affordable textbook includes hard-hitting grammar,
practice activities and Voces - fascinating windows into the cultures of 22
Spanish-speaking countries through interviews with real people. Includes
basic first-year topics such as ser vs. estar, gustar and
direct object pronouns plus deeper grammar topics such as stem-changing
verbs and the subjunctive. Over 100 pages of practice activities. Over
800 vocabulary words and phrases that are topical and practical.
Most
importantly, stories and reflections by native speakers help connect
your students to the real-life culture and the language that you love to
teach. ¿Qué piensas? sections in every chapter deal with tough issues
facing the Spanish-speaking world today and will spark discussion and
encourage critical thinking.
©2010. Spanish, English. Beginning. 8 x 10 inches. Softcover, 375 pages.
Grammar:
• Pronunciation
• Greetings
• Gender
• Articles
• Singular/Plural
• Hay
• Subject Pronouns
• Ser and Estar
• Descriptions
• Demonstrative Adjectives
• Infinitive form
• Present Indicative Tense
• Verb Conjugations
• Gustar and Preferences
• Wants and Needs
• Telling Time and the Date
• Comparisons and Superlatives
• Irregular Verbs
• Nunca and nada
• Stem-changing Verbs
• Doler
• Reflexive Verbs
• Sequencing/Routine
• Estar and Locations/Placement
• Obligations
• Direct Object Pronouns
• Prepositions
• Formal Commands
• Tener Idioms
• Saber vs. conocer
• Indirect Object Pronouns
• Ir + a + Infinitive
• With Me/With You
• Present Progressive
… and more. There’s even a little introduction to the subjunctive at the end.
Vocabulary — The most universal vocabulary according to the Royal Spanish Academy:
• Alphabet
• Numbers
• School Nouns
• Family Nouns
• Clothing
• Colors
• Shopping Nouns
• Seasons and Weather
• Days and Months
• Restaurant and Food
• Nutrition and Fitness
• Sports and Hobbies
• Parts of the Body
• Going to the Doctor
• Body Care
• Household Chores
• Around the House
• Around Town
• Transportation
• Feelings and Emotions
• Professions
• College and School Subjects
• Nature and Geography
• Vacation and Travel
• Animals and Nature
• Technology and Electronics
• Environment and “Green” Issues
• Holidays and Customs
Product Testimonial
I received the new edition of VOCES last week and I am very
impressed on every level. This is a very user-friendly text for students of all
ages, and Ill
definitely be using numerous of the activity exercises. I also commend Teacher’s
Discovery for how they’ve focused the content into national chapters. This is
by far the most comprehensive approach I’ve ever seen covered within any
textbook or study guide. The country-related information, maps, interviews and
photos are surely an inspirational, motivational factor for students exactly
what’s needed these days for broadening perspectives toward globalization.
–Jose Kevo
Voces 1st Year Spanish is
also available as a PDF on CD.