{"product_id":"pasos-1-spanish-beginners-coursebook","title":"Pasos 1 Spanish Beginners Coursebook By Ellis, Martyn","description":"\u003cp\u003e**The printing errors in Pasos 1 Fourth Edition have been corrected**\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePasos \u003c\/i\u003e1, 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, \u003ci\u003ePasos\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003ePasos 1\u003c\/i\u003e CD \u0026amp; DVD Set or as part of the Complete Pack and Coursepack ebook. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do I get?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoursebook:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e containing 14 thematic lessons, this full-colour coursebook is the primary text for the course and is ideal for classroom and home use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat''s in the course?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePasos 1 is full of learning features to help you progress in reading, writing, listening and speaking Spanish:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Covers the skills and structures needed for the UK GCSE examination\u003cbr\u003e-14 units include a range of everyday themes such as meeting people, shopping, making plans, talking about work and family and travelling\u003cbr\u003e-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)\u003cbr\u003e-Clear explanations and examples make the grammar easy to absorb\u003cbr\u003e-The \u003ci\u003eRincón\u003c\/i\u003e cultural feature presents short pieces of cultural interest about contemporary Spain and Spanish\u003cbr\u003e-Free Interactive online quizzes and exercises are specially designed to reinforce learning in the classroom or at home\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will I learn in \u003ci\u003ePasos 1\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey language structures and communication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePasos 1\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVocabulary and grammar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulture and skills for daily life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnits begin with a \u003ci\u003ePrepárate\u003c\/i\u003e page of activities and include plenty of grammar tasks. The \u003ci\u003eRincón\u003c\/i\u003e Cultural feature presents short texts of cultural interest and each unit ends with an \u003ci\u003eAutoevaluación\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGCSE level material\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePasos\u003c\/i\u003e 1 covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and equivalent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow will I learn?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBalance and variety\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBalance and variety are prominent features of the \u003ci\u003ePasos \u003c\/i\u003ecourse: 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInteractive quizzes and exercises\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFun, interactive online quizzes and exercises enable learners to reinforce and improve their skills, either in class or at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeaking and Grammar guides\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith speaking becoming ever more important in today''s accreditations, the \u003ci\u003ePasos\u003c\/i\u003e 1 range offers a 2-CD \u003ci\u003eSpeaking and Listening Skills Practice\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSet\u003c\/i\u003e. There is also a dedicated \u003ci\u003ePractical Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e reference and practice book. It contains clear, accessible grammar explanations with examples and extension in both Spanish and English.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroup or independent study\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePasos 1 \u003c\/i\u003eis ideal for group study and is also useful for independent study and revision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is new in the fourth edition?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePasos\u003c\/i\u003e 1 CD and DVD set*: \u003ci\u003eSupplementary to the Coursebook.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFilmed 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 \u003ci\u003ePasos\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eImprovements and additions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe 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 \u0026amp; DVD Set or as part of the Complete Pack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere does the Coursebook fit within the \u003ci\u003ePasos\u003c\/i\u003e 1 Range?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003ePasos\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cu\u003e 1 Coursebook\u003c\/u\u003e: The primary text for the \u003ci\u003ePasos\u003c\/i\u003e 1 course. Includes 14 thematic lessons and covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and equivalent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePasos\u003c\/i\u003e 1 CD and DVD set*:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSupplementary to the Coursebook.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 12 videos are included on 1 DVD with optional subtitles. \u003cbr\u003eThe Audio and Support book provides the listening element of the course, along with transcripts and answers. 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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 \u003ci\u003eActivity Book\u003c\/i\u003e can be used alongside the \u003ci\u003ePasos 1 Coursebook\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePasos\u003c\/i\u003e 1 Speaking and Listening Skills Practice Set: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned to help learners concentrate on and really improve their speaking and listening skills. 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