Lower Secondary Spanish for the Caribbean ? A Explorar: Student s Book Level 1

¡A explorar! is a 3-level Spanish course designed to meet the requirements of secondary school curriculums throughout the Caribbean. Written and developed in association with teachers and consultants in the Caribbean, it is designed around topic-based units so that language learning and skills development can be taught in real-world contexts.

The Student’s Books are highly illustrated with a lively design and clear layout. They provide comprehensive coverage of key vocabulary, grammar and functional language which are delivered through topic-based units so that language learning and skills development can be taught in real-world contexts.

Engaging and motivating activities feature throughout, to develop and practice the four key language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. There is continuous reinforcement of language learned throughout the course, with revision sections at regular intervals.

With a strong cultural focus throughout, the Español en acción spreads in every unit offer stimulating, thought-provoking and enjoyable insights into the culture and society of Spanish-speaking countries
with stimulating and thought-provoking insights into Hispanic societies through the Español en acción spreads at the end of every unit.

The course uses Latin American Spanish vocabulary throughout, and informative notes in the about variants found within Latin America and the Caribbean are included in the Teacher’s Guides.

Audio files to support listening activities are available online through the Collins website.