PARA SIEMPRE is an easily accessible, streamlined Introductory Spanish program that focuses on oral production and conversation through modeled dialogs and oral activities. Students are introduced to high-frequency vocabulary and grammatical structures that are necessary for conversing about everyday topics and situations. Presenting grammar as a tool to communicate rather than a set of rules to memorize facilitates active participation in open-ended activities and in-class conversations. The flow of material in each unit is straightforward and easy to follow, and the reachable goals and guidance that students receive as they progress through each unit build a sense of achievement and enjoyment, fostering a continued interest in the study of Spanish at higher levels.
Preliminar: UNIDAD EN LA DIVERSIDAD. Communication Objectives. Recognizing cognates and loan words. Recognizing commands. Using expressions of courtesy. Reviewing the Spanish phonological system. Culture Topics. Spanish-speaking countries. The importance of courtesy. Spanish missions in the United States. 1. QUÉ BONITO NOMBRE! Communication Objectives. Expressing informal and formal greetings. Using titles when addressing someone. Expressing informal and formal introductions. Learning how to ask one's name and how to answer. Expressing informal and formal farewells. Culture Topics. Academic and other titles. First names and surnames. The calendar in the Spanish-speaking world. Greetings. Music: Agustin Lara. Art: Marina Anaya. Literature: Jaime Sabines Gutierrez. Sections: Buenos dias, Me llamo…, Hasta luego. Vocabulary. Greetings. Titles. Introductions. Farewells. Days of the week. Grammar. Forms of address tu / usted. Subject pronouns. The verb estar with greetings. The verb llamarse. Gender of nouns. Definite articles. Skills. Vamos a leer! Cambio de nombre. Reading strategy: Recognizing cognates. Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! 2. QUÉ FIESTA! Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: Hoy es mi cumpleanos, Soy libre como el viento, Soy muy trabajador. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! Controversia: el nombre Dia de la Raza. Reading strategy: Recognizing cognates(2). Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! 3. TODO QUEDA ENTRE FAMILIA. Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: Una familia distinguida, Un mundo pequenito, Mi abuela es muy estricta. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! La estrategia del caracol. Reading strategies: Skimming to get the gist of the reading, scanning for specific information. Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! 4. EL ÚLTIMO GRITO DE LA MODA. Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: Las criticonas, Estoy muy nerviosa, Una agencia de publicidad. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! La Feria de Abril en Sevilla. Reading strategy: Using the title amd visual aids to determine meaning. Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! 5. ME DUELE MUCHO. Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: Ay, ay, ay!, ¿Como eres?, Tengo las manos frias. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! Reading strategy: Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! 6. AQUÍ EMPIEZA TU FUTURO. Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: Quiero ser arquitecto, Conozco el campus, Mi universidad es la mejor. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! Reading strategy: Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas Para siempre! 7. LAS MARAVILLAS DEL MUNDO. Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: Un viaje cultural, Un viaje de luna de miel, Un viaje de negocios. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! Reading strategy: Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! 8. MI RITMO DE VIDA. Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: Todos los dias lo mismo, La boda del ano, Cuando era nino. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! Reading strategy: Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! 9. MENTE SANA EN CUERPO SANO Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: ¿Te gusta el futbol?, Que bien bailas!, Vamos al cine. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! Reading strategy: Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! 10. LA MADRE NATURALEZA. Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: Visita al zoologico, Viaje ecologico, En contacto con la naturaleza. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! Reading strategy: Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! 11. QUÉ SABROSO! Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: Una dieta saludable, Vamos a cocinar, Una cena especial. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! Reading strategy: Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! 12. POR AMOR AL ARTE Communication Objectives. Culture Topics. Sections: A todo color, Que original diseno!, Imágenes de poesia. Vocabulary. Grammar. Skills. Vamos a leer! Reading strategy: Vamos a escribir! Vamos a revisar! Voces hispanas. Para siempre! Reference Materials. Spanish-English Glossary. English-Spanish Glossary. Maps. Index.
Overview
PARA SIEMPRE is an easily accessible, streamlined Introductory Spanish program that focuses on oral production and conversation through modeled dialogs and oral activities. Students are introduced to high-frequency vocabulary and grammatical structures that are necessary for conversing about everyday topics and situations. Presenting grammar as a tool to communicate rather than a set of rules to memorize facilitates active participation in open-ended activities and in-class conversations. The flow of material in ...