Paperback, Cengage
“Conectados” is an innovative introductory Spanish program that features a unique blend of online and in-class activities designed to help students connect with the Spanish-speaking world, other academic disciplines and one another. With flexible options for any course configuration, this text helps students develop proficiency through its communicative approach, use of authentic materials, task-based activities, scaffolding, ample practice, recycling and active learning.
What's New
- Build intercultural competence with updated global themes at the start of each chapter and a new Nuestras Culturas section to emphasize global competence.
- Connect students with authentic voices from across the Spanish-speaking world in the updated Nuestro Mundo section, featuring local informants who bring culture to life.
- Build confidence in speaking with new MindTap activities that give immediate feedback on pronunciation and tailored coaching on any student recordings.
- Empower learners to reflect and apply what they’ve learned with Ya Puedo -- a task-based wrap-up section that reinforces real-world communication.
- Engage with new and updated authentic resources, a foundational element of the “Conectados” program designed to maximize real-life language and cultural exposure.
- Become familiar with vos forms, now included alongside vosotros, for recognition in grammar presentations, preparing students to engage with authentic language across the Spanish-speaking world.
- Foster collaboration through chapter projects that reinforce chapter themes within the Nuestra Comunidad section.
- Engage in all modes of communication in the new Sintesis section, with culminating activities revolving around fine art, readings, role-plays and more.