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Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish (Student Edition),New
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
DESTINOS is an innovative beginning Spanish program based on a 26week television series premiering on PBS in the fall of 1992. The 52 halfhour shows of the series use the powerful appeal of a uniquely Hispanic genre the telenovela (soap opera) to make language and culture come alive. The situation and context of each episode introduce students to the basic structures, language functions and vocabulary groups of Spanish that are then presented in the print materials. (Most grammar explanations and exercises are in the workbook/study guides.) This complete oneyear course is designed to help students develop communicative proficiency listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as cultural awareness in Spanish. The plot of DESTINOS is designed to engage student viewers from the very beginning. A wealthy Mexican patriarch, nearing the end of his life, reveals a secret he has kept from his family for many years. His revelation leads to some important questions that must be answered before he dies. Raquel Rodr?guez, a MexicanAmerican lawyer, embarks on a search for those answers, a search that takes her to Spain, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and back to Mexico. Students and viewers can join in the search learning Spanish and about the rich and diversified cultural context in which it is spoken throughout the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish program? A: The Destinos program focuses on teaching beginning Spanish through a unique telenovela format that incorporates language and cultural elements over 26 weeks of episodes.
- Q: Who is the author of Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish? A: The author of Destinos is Bill VanPatten, who is known for his expertise in language acquisition and teaching.
- Q: What type of materials are included in the Destinos program? A: The program includes a student edition, workbook/study guides, and a series of 52 half-hour television episodes that cover essential Spanish vocabulary and grammar.
- Q: How many pages are in the Destinos textbook? A: The Destinos textbook contains 544 pages, providing a comprehensive resource for learning Spanish.
- Q: Is the Destinos program suitable for complete beginners? A: Yes, Destinos is designed specifically for beginners and aims to develop communicative proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish.
- Q: What is the format of the Destinos television series? A: The Destinos television series is presented as a telenovela, with engaging storylines that introduce students to Spanish language and culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish? A: Destinos was published on December 1, 1991.
- Q: What is the binding type of the Destinos textbook? A: The Destinos textbook is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for classroom use.
- Q: What language skills does the Destinos program aim to develop? A: The program aims to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish, along with cultural awareness.
- Q: Can Destinos be used for self-study? A: Yes, while Destinos is designed for classroom use, it can also be effectively used for self-study, especially with the accompanying workbook.