This updated edition of the combination textbook and workbook is
designed as an introduction to Spanish for classroom use. The emphasis
is on oral proficiency--conversational speaking and listening
comprehension--but the authors also present detailed instruction in the
fundamentals of Spanish grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and
writing in Spanish. The book is filled with exercises and answers,
true-to-life dialogues, illustrations of Hispanic art, and photos that
capture the flavor of Spanish culture in Spain and Latin America. In
this new edition, the vocabulary sections and readings have been updated
to include the latest technology, while the cultural sections now
include information about the Hispanic individuals currently making a
splash on the world scene.