Spanish Higher Education 2024 - 2025
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CONTENTS Introductory Spanish ¡Adelante!, 3rd Edition 09 Aventuras, 7th Edition 10 ¡Con brío!, 4th Edition 11 Dicho y hecho, 11th Edition 12 Experiencias Beginning, 2nd Edition 14 Panorama, 7th Edition 16 Portales Introductory Spanish 2.0 18 Protagonistas, 3rd Edition 20 Pura vida, 2nd Edition 21 Vistas, 7th Edition 22 Viva, 5th Edition 23 Introductory Spanish Feature Summary 24 Intermediate Spanish En tu medio, 2nd Edition 26 Enlaces, 3rd Edition 27 Enfoques/Facetas, 6th Edition 28 Experiencias Intermediate, 2nd Edition 30 Imagina/Sueña, 5th Edition 32 Perspectivas, 2nd Edition 33 Portales Intermediate Spanish 2.0 34 Intermediate Spanish Feature Summary 36 Advanced Spanish Aproximaciones al estudio de la literatura hispánica, 8th Edition 38 Avanzando, 7th Edition 39 A Handbook of Contemporary Spanish Grammar, 2nd Edition 40 Intrigas, 4th Edition 41 Letras de hispanoamérica 42 Repase y escriba, 8th Edition 43 Revista, 7th Edition 44 Taller de escritores, 4th Edition 45 Heritage Spanish Conversaciones escritas, 3rd Edition 47 Galeria de lengua y cultura, 2nd Edition 48 Nuevos Mundos, 4th Edition 49 Advanced/Heritage Spanish Feature Summary 50 Literature and Cultural Readers Leer en español 52 Zona Libre 53 Cara y Cruz 54 Clasicos Loqueleo 55
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The value of studying languages Together, we are in an extraordinary moment. We are passionate about the future of language education and its growing importance to economic growth, global citizenship, and access to opportunity in the twenty-first century. —Jon Aram, Chief Executive Officer Vista Higher Learning Engage with our community and help us build momentum for language learning in higher education. Visit learn.vistahigherlearning.com/vhl-commitment If you’re reading this catalog, it’s likely that you place a high value on language learning and advanced language study for post-secondary students. Do your students know all the benefits of a language skill in their job search? 9 OUT OF 10 US EMPLOYERS RELY ON EMPLOYEES WITH LANGUAGE SKILLS OTHER THAN ENGLISH. 60% OF JOB POSTINGS VIEW LANGUAGE EDUCATION AS A DIFFERENTIATOR AMONG CANDIDATES. 1 IN 4 U.S. EMPLOYERS REPORT THAT THEY’VE LOST BUSINESS DUE TO A LACK OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS. RESUME
04 ASSESSMENT BUILDER In an era where academic integrity is paramount, our aim is to equip you with meaningful technology and options designed to uphold and enhance this virtue. • Search and import from thousands of questions in the new Question Bank—available for most Introductory and Intermediate Spanish programs • Combine existing assessment content to create a new assessment • Create new questions using a variety of question types • Randomize exams to deliver a totally unique version to each student • Add a video recording section to any assessment so you can see students taking the assessment while providing them an opportunity to speak The new Assessment Builder is a game changer. Hats off to everyone who made it happen. We had been pulling our hair out because we had been doing assessment manually; there wasn’t another way. This new feature is everything. —Maria Lazarus, Instructor, Monmouth University With Assessment Builder, you can create assessments that meet your needs, so you’ll know how far students have progressed with their understanding. ASSESSMENT BUILDER
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06 ADDITIONAL ONLINE TOOLS* Communication Tools Groundbreaking Technology for Authentic Language Learning • Individual, Partner, and Group Video Chat Activities • Asynchronous Video Virtual Chats with Native Speakers • Speech Recognition • Videos with Integrated Viewing Activities • Assignable IPAs and Projects with Editable Rubrics News and Cultural Updates Here’s a sampling of the topics and articles/videos you’ll find: • Personal and Public Identities: El tiktoker con síndrome de Tourette • Contemporary Life: Una campaña que busca combatir estereotipos • Science and Technology: Faltan más psicólogos latinos • Global Challenges: El mar devora la costa de Puerto Rico • Beauty and Aesthetics: Celia Cruz aparecerá en monedas estadounidenses • Families and Communities: El español en los Estados Unidos Enhance your Spanish classroom with: Authentic, culturally relevant sources • Current and engaging material • Carefully curated pre-, during-, and postreading/viewing activities for each selection. How much time do you spend searching for the perfect authentic materials for your Spanish classes? And once you find that perfect article or video, how much time do you spend creating activities to support each selection? With Vista Higher Learning’s online News and Cultural Updates feature, this work is a thing of the past! Every month from September through May, a new link will be made available to you and your students, providing access to a recent online article or video sourced from reputable platforms, including newspapers or TV news networks, from across the Spanish-speaking world. Each selection includes assignable pre-, during-, and post-reading/viewing activities that are appropriately scaffolded to each level of the program (novice low, novice high, intermediate), and culminates with questions focusing on making intercultural comparisons and connections to students’ own lives and communities. *The availability of features differs among programs. ADDITIONAL ONLINE TOOLS
[email protected] | Customer Support 1-800-269-6311 Like you, Vista Higher Learning is committed to partnering with educators around the world to raise the teaching and learning of language and culture to a higher level. Together, we are advocates for our students and for the value that a world language education carries. In Spring 2024, Vista Higher Learning hosted a series of webinars that brought language influencers, educators, and learners together to engage in important and timely conversations for our community. In our series we discussed: • Incorporating Social Justice through Underrepresented Voices and Cultural Experiences • Nurturing the Roots of Student Engagement with Inclusive Teaching Practices • Elevating Our Teaching through the Use of AI • Enhancing the Student Learning Experience through the Use of AI • Enhancing Language Learning with Real-World Content • Focusing on Sucess Stories and Tentacularity We are so happy to have had hundreds of you join us at these webinars. You can access recordings of all of our webinars at this link: vistahigherlearning.com/vhl-he-pd-webinars But where do we go next? We want to know what YOU want to discuss, and what more we can do together to advocate for world languages. Connect with your Modern Language Specialist about what a Vista Higher Learning partnership looks like for YOU. Connect with your Modern Language Specialist: vistahigherlearning.com/support/find-a-rep PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Dennis Looney Former Director, Modern Language Association Christi Garst-Santos Director and Associate Professor of Spanish, South Dakota State University Araceli Hernández-Laroche Professor of Modern Languages and Founding Director, South Carolina Centro Latino Kate Grovergrys Spanish Professor, Madison Area Technical College Stephanie Langston Senior Lecturer of Spanish, Georgia State University Perimeter College Cris Sparks-Early Assistant Professor of Spanish, Northern Virginia Community College Devon W. Hanahan Spanish Teacher and Basic Spanish Language Program Coordinator, College of Charleston Lauren Rosen Director, University of Wisconsin Collaborative Language Program Thank you to our presenters for a fantastic Webinar Series PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Vista Higher Learning offers the widest range of introductory Spanish programs in the market. With our vast portfolio, we have something to fit the needs of any Spanish classroom—no matter your course goals. Our programs follow a variety of proven pedagogical approaches. They give your students a meaningful introduction to language through comprehensive exposure to both the language and cultures of the Spanishspeaking world, leading to proficiency and understanding. Our introductory Spanish programs: • Build a foundation of vocabulary and grammar guided by ACTFL standards • Introduce language with comprehensible and engaging authentic and cultural media • Put language to practice with real-world tasks and projects • Create global citizens by increasing students’ cultural competence INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
[email protected] | Customer Support 1-800-269-6311 09 INTRODUCTORY Teach introductory Spanish students everything they need to know with ¡Adelante!’s three-part worktext series. The self-contained worktexts start with appealing full-color lesson pages, followed by workbook, video, and lab activities. With thorough and clear grammar and vocabulary presentations, and culture integrated with each lesson, this new edition retains the hallmark features of ¡Adelante! • Worktext format offered as a three-volume series that can be used independently or in sequence as a convenient and affordable option. • A review section at the beginning of ¡Adelante! Dos and ¡Adelante! Tres strengthens and reinforces concepts • An engaging and effective integrated video program—ranging from a specially shot series to authentic video clips to provide comprehension and important cultural insights • A unique, appealing design with graphic elements specially chosen to help students get the most from learning • An articulated curriculum for a seamless transition to intermediate Spanish • Practical vocabulary and grammar explanations for real-life communication • A rich and modern presentation of everyday life and the diverse cultures of the Spanishspeaking world • Systematic development of reading, writing, and listening skills, incorporating learning strategies and a process approach • Groundbreaking, text-specific technology specially designed to expand students’ learning and instructors’ teaching options ¡Adelante! An Invitation to Spanish José A. Blanco, Philip R. Donley 3rd Edition | ©2021 | 3 volumes with 6 lessons each What sets ¡Adelante! apart? Highlights of the program Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/adelante SPANISH
10 Shop for student savings at our online store: vistahigherlearning.com/store Seamlessly blending communication and culture with students in mind Aventuras Primer curso de lengua española José A. Blanco, Philip R. Donley 7th Edition | ©2026 | 16 lessons Aventuras offers a student-friendly approach to learning Spanish by seamlessly integrating communication and culture in the digital age. This edition enhances our communicative approach with innovative activities, cutting-edge technology, and a fresh design, while redefining cultural presentation through an intercultural perspective. Enhanced Communication Features in the New Edition: Fostering Intercultural Competence: Beautiful edition with a variety of topics and lessons that students will enjoy. — Mary Yousif, Wayne State University Inductive readings with audio-sync: Preview and recycle vocabulary with synchronized audio support (web-only). Task-based activities: Provided using the three modes of communication for grammar strands complemented by semi-authentic Español en vivo texts. Un paso más: Stepped-out projects aimed at real-world tasks with rubric grading support. Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs): Includes rubrics for clear assessment. Video record activities: Enhance presentational speaking skills. Partner and group chats: Facilitate interpersonal communication activities. Rubric grading: Provides transparency and structure in open-ended activities. Integrated culture: Culture is woven throughout each lesson with activities and models. Intercultural perspectives and comparisons: Readings and activities incorporate cultural elements and prepare students for cultural comparisons. News and Cultural Updates: Keeps content relevant and current. Intercultural communication annotations: Encourage students to Investigate, Reflect, and Explain. Social awareness annotations: Promote Safe Space and Respecting Differences principles. READY FOR FALL 2025 CLASSES INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
[email protected] | Customer Support 1-800-269-6311 11 ¡Con brío! is a complete intro Spanish book presented in a brief format that focuses on communication and culture. Language and culture are presented in comprehensible short stories and conversations emphasizing high-frequency vocabulary and structures, recycling, and a reduction of grammar. Through the use of cultural videos and readings, students are encouraged to make cross-cultural observations and have meaningful cultural discussions. • Brief Grammar Explanations and Structured Input: Grammar and vocabulary are presented in small thematic chunks, or escenas, of the larger theme of the lesson. There is a reduction of grammar content and a focus on highfrequency structures and vocabulary using the structured input method. • Cultural and Comprehensible Videos: Videos en acción are short videos, comprehensible to the students, that are used to present the language in context. In Tu mundo cultural videos, real people are interviewed about their experiences, providing opportunities to interpret language in cultural context. • Clear Learning Objectives and Culminating Tasks: Each chapter starts with clear learning objectives and ends with a comprehensive strategy- and skill-building section culminating in a process-writing piece and a task applying the goals of the lesson. • Vocabulary and grammar are contextualized in small thematic scenes: Through graphic novel-style comprehensible stories, we follow a set of characters through their experiences, presenting everyday communication supported by embedded listening. Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/con-brio ¡Con brío! Beginning Spanish María Concepción, Lucas Murillo, Laila M. Dawson, Donna Shelton 4th Edition | ©2022 | 12 lessons We designed ¡Con brío! 4e to be a manageable twelve-chapter program appropriate for a two- or three-semester course sequence. Practice activities begin with input-based and tightly structured exercises and progress to open-ended and communicative tasks. We hope the thematic presentations of culture will motivate your students to appreciate the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. —María Concepción, Lucas Murillo, Laila M. Dawson, and Donna Shelton ¡Con brío! authors What sets ¡Con brío! apart? SPANISH INTRODUCTORY
12 Shop for student savings at our online store: vistahigherlearning.com/store Dicho y hecho is fully informed by research in second language acquisition and teaching methodology. It focuses on structured input-processing and output-based activities and tasks for meaningful and authentic communication void of drill activities, requiring students to negotiate meaning. • Approachable, communicative textbook: This program was updated to fulfill the need for an approachable, flexible, communicative text with a sound pedagogical foundation. • Research-based pedagogical approach: Input-processing principles in vocabulary and grammar instruction: All presentations start with comprehensible input, either visual or text. • Form-meaning connection is at the center: Activities are meaning-based, not mechanical. Language instruction is always at the service of communication. • Task-supported methodology: Vocabulary and grammar sections incorporate authentic, purposeful, multi-step tasks where learners produce new language independently and creatively as they work toward a tangible goal or outcome. Students need to solve communication gaps, agree on something, make plans, make decisions, express preferences, or make recommendations. What sets Dicho y hecho apart? Dicho y hecho Beginning Spanish Silvia Sobral, Kim Potowski 11th Edition | ©2024 | 15 Lessons Our main goal for Dicho y hecho was to create a truly communicative textbook, based on the principles of SLA research and input processing, but that is easy to teach from and implement — even if the instructor has not been trained in SLA methodology. —Kim Potowski, PhD Dicho y hecho author, University of Illinois at Chicago Our role as educators is to guide our students to become informed, inquisitive citizens who can question, reflect, and listen to others. —Silvia Sobral Dicho y hecho author, Brown University INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
[email protected] | Customer Support 1-800-269-6311 13 • The Student Edition has a brand-new design to make the learning experience as intuitive as possible. • The Supersite offers an unparalleled digital learning environment with integrated content, resources, and tools built exclusively to support language learning. • Revised Learning Objectives on the Chapter Opener pages and new Learning Objectives in each section make the learning process transparent and help students understand the purpose and intention behind everything they do. Can-do Statements at the end of each section promote student self-reflection about their own progress. • Authentic video collection Interpretive listening skills and cultural competency are developed with compelling authentic videos, which replace the previous cultural videos in each lesson. These thoughtprovoking authentic videos were carefully chosen to reflect a variety of formats and facilitate discussion about current issues, including social justice themes, as well as offer a wide range of voices and perspectives from across the Spanish-speaking world. • Proyecto oral and Proyecto escrito in each lesson give students an opportunity to use the language they are learning creatively, in engaging and collaborative tasks where they have to think critically, negotiate in groups, and present their work to the rest of the class. The projects are supported by guiding questions, examples, and a rubric to set clear expectations. • Focus on Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Themes As students gain confidence in their own language skills, Dicho y hecho aims at fostering contexts that are inclusive of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Some of the selected readings, videos, and cultural topics will facilitate insightful discussions about important topics, such as what family means to you, an affordable housing program in Colombia, how mental health affects students in Spain, why a group of women in Mexico is fighting cultural appropriation in the fashion industry, and a discussion about race and visibility of the Afro community in Spain. Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/dicho-y-hecho What is new to this edition? SPANISH INTRODUCTORY
14 Shop for student savings at our online store: vistahigherlearning.com/store Experiencias is a research-informed and articulated program designed for beginning and intermediate learners. With a learner-centered and task-focused approach and an emphasis on communication, this program embraces the diversity of student experiences. Discover this new edition, featuring contemporary content to build intercultural competence. Engage in a rewarding and relevant learning journey with a wide variety of activities and cutting-edge online tools. Experiencias Beginning Spanish Diane Ceo-Difrancesco, Gregory L. Thompson, Alan V. Brown, Kathy Barton 2nd Edition | ©2025 | 12 chapters Three engaging video features: • El canal de Lucas Vlog: Lucas and his friends sharing their life experiences on Lucas’s “how-to” show • Intercambiemos perspectivas Video: authentic video to encourage cross-cultural comparisons • Panorama cultural Videos: beautiful videos highlighting products, practices, and perspectives of the Spanish-speaking world Enhance your students’ learning experience with these NEW online tools: • Assignable IPAs, Proyectos, and Info-Gap activities • Mini online review modules and Question Bank • Partner and Group Chats • News and Cultural Updates • Student Portfolio Lucas’s Blog and Podcast Comprehensible language to build both cultural and language literacy, while also functioning as models for students’ own work. What is new to this edition? To learn another language is not only to experience a new side of oneself, but also to better understand others’ experiences. Welcome to Experiencias. —Diane Ceo-Difrancesco, Gregory L. Thompson, and Alan V. Brown Experiencias authors INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
[email protected] | Customer Support 1-800-269-6311 15 Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/experiencias-beginning • Second Language Acquisition Research in Action The authors have developed this program based on SLA research and their own classroom experience. Vocabulary is presented in smaller contextualized groupings utilizing comprehensible input and inductive approaches, asking students to make inferences. Through a reduced grammar scope, a concentration on high-frequency language, and a communicative structure reinforced by intentional recycling, students are set to succeed and develop their language proficiency. • Authentic Learning Supported by Backward Design Experiencias applies backward design principles to create learning experiences that focus on what your students will be able to accomplish with the language. A guiding question begins each chapter. The new video El canal de Lucas models how to answer the guiding question while providing compelling content and structured comprehensible input. In the final Proyecto, students are prompted to answer that same question, and everything they learn in the chapter—vocabulary, language structures, culture, and activities—will help them get there. • Articulated Program Experiencias Beginning can be followed by Experiencias Intermediate. • Breaking Down Cultural Barriers One way to increase intercultural competence is through personal connection. In each chapter, students meet a new person from the country of focus. These new friends introduce students to their countries with a special focus on the products, practices, and perspectives. Students meet these friends again later, in the Podcast, where they can reflect and make connections. Finding commonalities is the first step to breaking down cultural barriers. • Students Learn with Metacognition Language acquisition tips and strategies appear throughout the program so students are made aware of how to best learn language and become autonomous language learners. • Boost Student Confidence with Compelling, Multi-Modal Comprehensible Input Students will connect with Lucas, an aspiring influencer and vlogger, who provides familiarity and continuity by making frequent appearances throughout the program. In each chapter he shares his travel blog, hosts the Podcasts and introduces the chapter themes with an episode from his very own vlog, El canal de Lucas! Lucas and his friends create “how-to” video tutorials and share personal stories—all while providing compelling comprehensible input and effective modeling. In each vlog, the characters model one approach to answering that chapter’s question while previewing the vocabulary and grammar tools needed to do so. What sets Experiencias: Beginning Spanish apart? SPANISH INTRODUCTORY
16 Shop for student savings at our online store: vistahigherlearning.com/store Panorama is a comprehensive, student-friendly approach to introductory Spanish. Refreshed with new print content and enhanced online content: new Fotonovela video and activities, new Proyecto page, new Escuchar audio and activities, and new readings and videos. This edition of Panorama includes more communicative and cultural reflection activities, as well as new technology tools like tutorials and Video Virtual Chat activities to help your students communicate with confidence in real-life situations! One of the most wonderful textbooks I have ever used. The chapters have relevant vocabulary and the grammar flows well from chapter to chapter. —Kristin Osowski, Instructor, Diablo Valley College • Proyecto in every lesson! Students will apply all that they have learned through this new assessment option for instructors. It prompts students to use Spanish to accomplish something meaningful; it provides a portfolio for students to document their learning and foster lifelong learning as students research, create, and reflect; and it also fosters students’ creativity. • Communicative Goals in every section with accompanying Can-Do Statements at the end of each section. Students understand what they are learning and can self-assess as they learn! • Fotonovela with Quick Checks! The Fotonovela is a proven language strategy that uses Comprehensible input with language presented in context to increase students’ understanding of the language. • Quick Checks are an important and proven language strategy; students are asked about their understanding and comprehension while they watch. • Pronunciation Tutorials with speech recognition technology make it easy for students to practice and improve confidence in their speaking skills. • Video Virtual Chats allow students to practice their speaking skills with a native Spanish speaker in a simulated video conversation. Panorama Introducción a la lengua española José A. Blanco, Philip R. Donley 7th Edition | ©2025 | 15 lessons How is the new Panorama more Communicative? INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
[email protected] | Customer Support 1-800-269-6311 17 How does the new Panorama increase the students’ Intercultural Competency and Understanding? The fourth mode of communication is the Intercultural Mode. We have incorporated Interculturality and Student Reflection throughout the NEW Panorama. Cultural Lesson Objectives in every section with accompanying Can-Do Statements at the end of each section. Updated Cultural Readings are more interesting and relevant to students, and include thoughtprovoking questions about cultural perspectives that encourage students to think beyond “what” and more about “why” people do things. Cultural reflection questions about products, practices, and perspectives appear throughout. This reflection makes better global citizens. Flash cultura now has interactive or presentational activities that give students the opportunity to apply what they have learned from the videos in a conversation or presentation focused on a better understanding of cultural products and perspectives of these cultures. New Panorama Cultural Videos focused on the products and perspectives of the Spanishspeaking parts of the world. What else is new to this edition? Expanded video content • New Fotonovela episodes that engage students and bridge language and culture • New En pantalla TV clips with authentic advertising and broadcast clips from different Spanish-speaking countries • Panorama cultural videos, which provide compelling visuals to accompany Panorama activities Art and illustration program The updated art and illustration program is full of contemporary, diverse illustrations that put vocabulary into today’s social context and support inclusive teaching practices. Group Chat and Individual Video Recording activities expand student production They allow single or multiple students to record a video production exercise, providing instructors with more flexibility in creating and assigning activities to groups within their classes. Social Awareness Annotations in the Instructor’s Edition to help instructors address Safe Space, Respecting Differences, and Interculturality (Investigate, Reflect, Explain). All additional testing sections are now assignable on the Supersite, including Lectura adicional and Cultura sections. Monthly News and Cultural Updates: Learn more on page 7. Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/panorama SPANISH INTRODUCTORY
18 Shop for student savings at our online store: vistahigherlearning.com/store Innovative. Engaging. Interactive. Portales offers an unparalleled digital learning environment, with integrated content, resources, and tools built exclusively to support language teaching and learning. Developed with continuous user input and real-time data analysis, Portales makes teaching easier for you and language learning more engaging for your students. The online setup can’t be beat. It is by far the best out there, and I have used many. Portales enables us to cater to all learning modalities: face to face, hybrid, and online. It works for all approaches and is incredibly well put together. —Albert Shank, Instructor, Scottsdale Community College • Designed for language learning, by language experts: Portales is designed exclusively for language learning, and includes robust resources for instructors: including Learning Tracks for easy course setup, timesaving gradebook analytics, auto-graded activities, personalization tools, and robust instructor resources for use in the classroom, online, or in hybrid environments. • Unique learning progression: Portales isn’t just a book, but an entire learning environment where students are led through the learning experience. The activities and features are designed to keep them engaged every step of the way. With Portales, students can explore and learn at their own pace. • Digital innovation: Portales deepens and enhances the student learning experience with its unique progression of interactive instructional activities, personalized diagnostics, and groundbreaking language learning technology such as speech recognition. The learning activities are designed to keep students engaged every step of the way with dynamic vocabulary tutorials in the target language, interactive grammar tutorials, and culturally rich video. • Support for interculturality: Interculturality is supported by the addition of ACTFL Standards and correlations, along with annotations related to cultural content and communicative goals. What sets Portales 2.0: Intro apart? Portales 2.0 Introductory Spanish José A. Blanco ©2023 | 18 Lessons INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
[email protected] | Customer Support 1-800-269-6311 19 Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/portales-intro • Project-focused Learning Track Projects help students build on their knowledge and their relationships with other students. Each lesson of Portales 2.0 includes one theme-based project, with assignable tasks over the course of the lesson. Students will learn and practice research skills, language skills, and communication skills. • Assignable Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) IPAs use authentic cultural content, complete with rubric grading and video upload. These assessments measure student progress toward proficiency in the three modes of communication: Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational. • Expanded video content • New Fotonovela episodes that engage students and bridge language and culture • Ten new En pantalla TV clips with authentic advertising and broadcast clips from different Spanish-speaking countries • Eighty-four new Panorama cultural videos, which provide compelling visuals to accompany Panorama activities • Art and illustration program The updated art and illustration program is full of contemporary, diverse illustrations that put vocabulary into today’s social context and support inclusive teaching practices. • Group and individual video recording submission expand student production Group Chat and Individual Recording Activities allow single or multiple students to record a video production exercise, providing instructors with more flexibility in creating and assigning activities to groups within their classes. Group Chat offers valuable practice that simulates the conversations most typical to a language classroom. These activities also ready students for authentic communication with native speakers, which typically occurs in a group setting. • Communicative Goals and Can-do Statements build student’s confidence Communicative goals are now listed at the beginning of each section. After the activities in that section, the “I can” statement reminds students which goal they achieved. At the end of the lesson, a summary of the communicative goals achieved and a review activity for each goal are presented. Annotations to the Instructor indicate the correlation to the ACTFL standards. • Student Portfolio The new Student Portfolio is an integrated digital tool that allows students to curate a collection of work showcasing their language learning progress, growth, and achievements over time. • AI-Assisted Instructor Feedback Designed specifically for open-ended and composition activities, this innovative feature saves instructors valuable time while providing them an easy way to share thoughtful, engaging feedback with students on their writing. What is new to this edition? SPANISH INTRODUCTORY
20 Shop for student savings at our online store: vistahigherlearning.com/store Developed in Spain and adapted for use in the North American market, Protagonistas takes a unique approach to beginning Spanish. Each lesson introduces students to a protagonista—an individual from the Spanish-speaking world—and the protagonista is the basis for exploring aspects of culture and daily life while modeling language. • Project-based learning (PBL): Tarea final activities provide students with an initial approach to PBL. They will find a challenging problem or task to face in pairs or groups. This way, they have the opportunity to inquire, research, reflect, analyze, and present their work as they apply the lesson structures and vocabulary in meaningful, real-life situations. • Language presented at point-of-use: Vocabulary and grammatical structures are presented through multiple contact points, from immediate, hands-on examples to complete and contextualized explanations. • Support for interculturality: Interculturality is supported by the addition of ACTFL Standards and CEFR correlations for specific activities on the same page or spread so that instructors can see them at point of use, along with annotations related to cultural content and communicative goals. Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/protagonistas Protagonistas A communicative approach Charo Cuadrado, Pilar Melero, Enrique Sacristán 3rd Edition | ©2023 | 18 lessons What sets Protagonistas apart? Protagonistas’ approach to the linguistic aspects of interaction is both communicative and functional-notional. This text emphasizes task-driven communication within meaningful, pragmatic contexts of everyday life. The four skills are taught through a series of short, interactive activities. —Stacy Amling, Instructor, Des Moines Area Community College It’s a unique book, based in the functional approach with culture as a central component. I feel strongly that the approach in Protagonistas is better suited to helping students actually learn and acquire the ability to use their language skills in the real world. INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
[email protected] | Customer Support 1-800-269-6311 21 Pura vida is an innovative program that teaches cultural literacy with a unique approach, encouraging students to discover language and culture through the experiences of its people. This discovery method leads students to think critically and make their own cross-cultural comparisons, while at the same time giving them a strong foundation in Spanish so they can use it in their everyday lives as true global citizens. • Students learn language through the integration of research-based principles of structured input and a task-supported approach where all the content is cultural. • Cross-cultural approach to understanding perspectives: Students are encouraged to discover cultural differences and similarities rather than being told about them. Through the unique Una perspectiva and Otra perspectiva readings, cultural similarities and differences observed by Spanish-speakers visiting the US, and Americans visiting Spanish speaking countries, are highlighted as they share and reflect on their experiences. • Class-tested and based on research in second language acquisition: Vocabulary and grammar are presented through meaningful, comprehensible stories and vignettes with structured input to output and constant recycling. Learning strategies and tasks are presented throughout. • Tarea final-culminating project: Tarea final is a culminating project that integrates the cultural and language content covered throughout the chapter. Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/pura-vida Pura vida Beginning Spanish Norma Lopez-Burton, Laura Marqués-Pascual, Cristina Pardo-Ballester 2nd Edition | ©2022 | 12 chapters What sets Pura vida apart? In Pura vida, culture is embedded with the traditional grammar and vocabulary, making culture an essential part of the text. Every Spanishspeaking country is profiled. Every culturally driven vignette is realistic because it comes from real-life scenarios. Our goal is to teach students cultural literacy while at the same time giving them a strong foundation in Spanish that they can use it in their everyday lives. —Norma Lopez-Burton, Laura Marqués-Pascual, and Cristina Pardo-Ballester Pura vida authors SPANISH INTRODUCTORY
22 Shop for student savings at our online store: vistahigherlearning.com/store Student-Centered Language Learning Vistas, our flagship program, is a comprehensive, student-friendly approach to introductory Spanish. With interactive grammar and vocabulary practice, engaging media, and communicative tasks, introductory students gain the confidence and cultural understanding needed to take them to the next level. This edition of Vistas contains more communicative and cultural reflection activities, plus new technology to help your students communicate with confidence in real-life situations! Discovering new treasures every day that I can use—from the “I Can” statements to the additional mini cultural videos under Panorama, to the updated Fotonovela and the News and Cultural Updates!! I’m loving it! —Sarah Mather, Instructor, Grand Valley State University What sets Vistas apart? • Engage Students with the NEW Fotonovela Video Fully integrated with the text, the brand-new Fotonovela video is a dynamic and contemporary way to introduce students to Spanish language and culture. The video centers around a diverse group of students studying in Spain. These video episodes also feature NEW integrated Quick Checks, ensuring students are active viewers, while also checking their comprehension. • Exploration of Real-World Scenarios with the NEW Proyecto The NEW Proyecto page in each lesson incorporates a theme-based project with online rubric grading. Proyecto gives students an opportunity to use the language they are learning in engaging and collaborative tasks where they have to think critically, negotiate in groups, and present their work. The projects are supported by guiding questions, examples, and a rubric to set Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/vistas Vistas Introducción a la lengua española José A. Blanco, Philip R. Donley 7th Edition | ©2024 | 18 Lessons clear expectations. A Proyecto may be used as an alternative assessment that aligns well with all course modalities (online, hybrid, in-person). • Prioritize Intercultural Reflection via NEW Activities, Videos, and Cultural Content Provide students with countless opportunities for intercultural reflection through NEW open-ended activities where students engage with their own culture as well as with the target culture to gain intercultural competence while also learning to express themselves in Spanish. • Expand Student Production with NEW Video Group Chats and NEW Individual Video Recording Activities Video Group Chat and Individual Video Recording activities allow single or up to six students to record and upload a video. INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
[email protected] | Customer Support 1-800-269-6311 23 Expand Students’ Cultural Perspectives ¡Viva! is a lighter introductory program whose manageability sets students up for success without overwhelming them. It develops speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills within a cultural setting, so students are capable of communicating with confidence in real-life situations. A complete Spanish beginner program that students love! I find it very easy to teach with. —Florence Dwyer, Instructor, Thomas More University They allow students to explore countries in the Spanish-speaking world and experience language in natural and real-life settings, while deepening students’ understanding of cultural and social rules. Highlights of the program • Brand-new Video Virtual Chats for practice in real-life contexts through simulated conversations with native using video prompt recordings • Vocabulary Tutorials with a game-like cumulative matching activity • News and Cultural Updates • Culture as an integral part of language learning: ¡Viva!’s cultural program exposes students to diverse and authentic cultures and accents. It offers a valuable window into the products, practices, and perspectives that are key to the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Each lesson maintains a focus on the Hispanic world through cultural themes to captivate, readings to deepen students’ understanding, and videos to get closer to the culture’s reality. • Comprehensive multi-genre video program: ¡Viva!’s video library includes Escenas fotonovela episodes (with integrated viewing activities), Flash cultura with specially shot videos, authentic TV clips, and Panorama cultural short documentary videos. Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/viva What sets ¡Viva! apart? ¡Viva! Primer curso de lengua española José A. Blanco, Philip R. Donley 5th Edition | ©2023 | 16 Lessons SPANISH INTRODUCTORY
24 Shop for student savings at our online store: vistahigherlearning.com/store Learning Tracks: Pre-created course templates Guided Online Learning Progression 3-step Vocabulary Tutorials with Speech Recognition Vocabulary Review with Speech Recognition Pronunciation Tutorials with Speech Recognition Grammar Tutorials Episodic Video / Fotonovela Short films Flash cultura and Interview-based videos Short Authentic Videos Podcast Videos with interactive viewing activities Authentic readings and texts News and Cultural Updates Video Virtual Chats with Native Speakers Group Video Chats Projects Assignable IPAs and/or Projects with Editable Online Rubrics Question Bank Practice Quizzes with diagnostics AI-Assisted Feedback Student Portfolio Adelante 3e Aventuras 7e Protagonistas 3e Experiencias: Beginning 2e Viva 5e Panorama 7e Con brío 4e Pura vida 2e Dicho y hecho 11e Vistas 7e Portales 2.0: Introductory FEATURE SUMMARY As you evaluate our programs, use this chart to compare the different digital tools and specific features from each program in order to find the one that best meets your course needs. Please note: All programs include our Assessment Builder and Video Partner Chats. INTRODUCTORY SPANISH
Vista Higher Learning’s commitment to language does not stop at the introductory level. We want students to continue their studies of Spanish and we understand that in order for that to happen, we need to provide students with engaging and thought-provoking material that captures their interest and makes them want to learn more! We are proud to offer the largest and most comprehensive selection of intermediate Spanish programs on the market—programs that do indeed inspire life-long learners. Our intermediate Spanish programs: • Use award-winning short films and video clips to present real language and culture in real contexts, providing opportunities for students to build their language proficiency • Include thought-provoking authentic materials carefully chosen to facilitate discussion about a variety of current issues, including social justice themes; as well as offer a wide range of voices and perspectives from across the Spanish-speaking world, with a focus on cross-cultural communication and critical thinking • Offer one- and two-semester programs to fit your specific course needs INTRODUCTORY INTERMEDIATE SPANISH
26 Shop for student savings at our online store: vistahigherlearning.com/store SPANISH • Brief videos to engage students and build cross-cultural understanding Para tus ojos is a short video that focuses on the chapter’s thematic and regional context. At the same time, it activates target vocabulary and/or previews grammar concepts. The Para tus ojos section fully supports video comprehension and analysis with pre-, during-, and post-viewing activities. • Input processing with task-based activities This proven model makes new concepts accessible to students by allowing them to notice and process content before they are asked to use or produce discourse with new information. • Cortometraje: a high-interest authentic short film is provided in alternating chapters to enrich cultural knowledge, model regional and colloquial usage, challenge students with higher-level language, and serve as a springboard for linguistic and cultural analysis. En tu medio incorporates a communicative approach that emphasizes high-interest, culturally relevant input. Every aspect of this program was designed with the twenty-first century learner in mind. It features a highly visual format, student-friendly themes, a focus on youth culture, authentic short films, blogs, social media, profiles of real people, and readings that help students forge a personal connection to the target culture. • Fully integrated thematic and cultural context En tu medio integrates cultural information and authentic materials specific to the target region throughout the chapter so that students explore language in context. • The treatment of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout, with more thoughtful and purposeful use of articles and videos addressing social and racial justice, cultural identities, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, native peoples, and women as game changers and in empowering roles, and the addition of Social Awareness instructor notes throughout. Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/en-tu-medio What sets En tu medio apart? En tu medio Intermediate Spanish Leah Fonder-Solano, Casilde A. Isabelli, María Isabel Martínez Mira 2nd Edition | ©2024 | 10 chapters INTERMEDIATE
[email protected] | Customer Support 1-800-269-6311 27 Encourage student interaction with language: • Real-life, practical vocabulary is presented through Blog de un catalán en Colombia, followed by directed and communicative activities. This blog is narrated by Javier, a student from Spain living in Colombia, who shares his observations in order to bring the theme and vocabulary to life. Though this blog, students strengthen their language skills while developing their cultural competency. • The six short films in Cortometraje are now interactive videos with integrated pre- and post-viewing activities. The film is presented in segments and tests comprehension as students watch. The videos pause at checkpoints where students complete short activities to test their understanding. Enlaces is an intensive, one-semester intermediate Spanish program that features a fresh, magazine-like design with authentic short films and readings, weaving thematic, cultural, and grammatical concepts throughout each of its lessons. An intensive program to go farther Enlaces is an intensive intermediate Spanish program, with minimal review of introductory level material. This program is based on Imagina, but there are some key differences: Enlaces includes higher-level grammar review, a different film catalog, new vocabulary presentation via a blog, and is designed for one semester only. • New Video Virtual Chats are more interactive than the previous virtual chats. Five web-only chats are available per lesson, and they allow students to practice in real-life contexts with native speakers’ simulated conversations. They include video scripts to make them fully accessible, so students can gain confidence speaking without the need for a live partner. • The Cultura and Imagina sections now feature audio-sync so students can hear the text while reading it, which helps them with listening and pronunciation. This tool makes Enlaces more accessible, saving time and effort for instructors in adapting material to all learners. Learn more at learn.vistahigherlearning.com/enlaces What sets Enlaces apart? Enlaces Nivel Intermedio | Curso intensivo José A. Blanco, C. Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch 3rd Edition | ©2023 | 6 lessons SPANISH INTERMEDIATE
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