Each level of the Breaking the Barrier curriculum provides all you need for a year's worth of Spanish curriculum. Each lesson throughout all levels of the curriculum follows a consistent and proven methodology.
Features:
- ¡Vamos! Student Edition book (hardcopy)
- ¡Vamos! Online Access (12 months). Can be activated whenever you are ready to begin - today, tomorrow, or sometime in the future!
- Answer Key Booklet (hardcopy)
- Spanish Oasis (hardcopy)
- Test Program (hardcopy)
- Pacing Guide (hardcopy) including a suggested calendar, grading rubric, and other helpful suggestions
The STEPS Section:
Students begin their journey with the engaging “STEPS Section,” ten essential building blocks (greetings, family, telling time, numbers, weather, days of the week, home and school vocabulary, etc.) that help students begin speaking immediately. Students build confidence from day one!
Core Content Covered:
After the STEPS section, students work through chapters that are thematically organized. Each chapter features a region of the Spanish-speaking world.
Each chapter includes:
- A visually designed cultural map of a part of the Spanish-speaking world
- Vocabulary with interactive flashcards for fun and easy practice
- Clear presentation and explanation of grammar topics with plenty of practice
- Practice activities online with correction feedback and the ability to repeat practice as needed
Key Grammar Topics covered:
- Present and preterite (past) tenses
- Subject pronouns
- Object pronouns
- Adjectives
- Ser and Estar verbs
- Prepositions and conjunctions
¿Recuerdas?
A special section in the middle of each chapter called ¿Recuerdas? focuses on concepts presented in earlier chapters, so that students can review prior material as they learn new ideas.
Cultural Content:
Up-to-date cultural information from countries such as Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador is offered at the beginning of each chapter. Students are exposed to different Spanish-speaking accents from native speakers throughout the program.
You will find the tone of these pages to be welcoming and conversational. Parents or educators do not need to be actively involved in instruction, they can cheer their student on from the sideline!
Online Access transforms language learning into a captivating adventure. Interactive exercises provide immediate feedback, fostering a dynamic learning experience. Audio recorded by native speakers, flashcards, videos, cultural articles, and captivating imagery of notable sites from French-speaking countries work together to keep students engaged. The explanations, exercises, and vocabulary are the same as the print book. Online Access accommodates diverse learning styles, ensuring an enriching journey for auditory and visual learners alike.
Ready to go? ¡Vamos!
