BASIC SPANISH FOR TEACHERS is a career manual designed to serve those in the teaching professions who seek basic conversational skills in Spanish. Written for use in two-semester or three-quarter courses, it presents everyday situations that teachers could encounter in various work settings (public and private elementary, middle, and high schools) when dealing with Spanish speaking students and parents/guardians in the United States. BASIC SPANISH FOR TEACHERS introduces practical vocabulary, everyday on-the-job situations, and culture notes (Notas culturales) written from a cross-cultural perspective. It provides students with opportunities to apply, in a wide variety of practical contexts, the grammatical structures presented in the corresponding lessons of the Basic Spanish core text. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

BASIC SPANISH FOR TEACHERS is a career manual designed to serve those in the teaching professions who seek basic conversational skills in Spanish. Written for use in two-semester or three-quarter courses, it presents everyday situations that teachers could encounter in various work settings (public and private elementary, middle, and high schools) when dealing with Spanish speaking students and parents/guardians in the United States. This second edition introduces practical vocabulary, everyday on-the-job situations, and culture notes (Notas culturales) written from a cross-cultural perspective. It provides opportunities to apply, in a wide variety of practical contexts, the grammatical structures presented in the corresponding lessons of the Basic Spanish core text.

Use the English you already know to quickly learn the basics of Spanish with this unique, accessible guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America’s most prominent language teachers. Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you: • Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily • Convert English into Spanish in an instant • Start forming sentences after the very first lesson • Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study • Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort • Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation key With original black-and-white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon which to build their language skills.

Packaged automatically with the worktexts, each CD contains: Audio recordings of all lesson dialogs found in each of the six worktexts Audio files to accompany Prctica oral section of each Repaso self-test.

Correlated toBasic Spanish,this worktext provides current and prospective elementary and secondary school teachers, including ESL teachers, with a basic knowledge of Spanish. Applied presentation features realistic dialogues, personalized questions, situational role-plays, and realia-based activities that correspond grammatically with those inBasic Spanish. Practical, specialized vocabulary includes terms essential for communicating in classroom and school settings, an in-text audio CD, andUn paso maacute;ssections that offer additional vocabulary practice and realia-based activities. Cultural focus highlights Hispanic customs and traditions relevant to the subject matter of the lesson, inNotas culturalessections.

Teaching Spanish: The Essential Handbook is a must-read for the new teacher of Spanish and an indispensable reference for the experienced instructor. Written with humor and honesty, the author's expertise and versatility are evident as she shares tips to help you overcome challenges all Spanish instructors share, such as effective classroom management, what to do with non-beginners in a beginning class, dependable activities for Spanish classes, how to appreciate and inspire students, and grammar explanations that make sense. This book is inspiring and empowering yet realistic.

Practical, On-the-job Help for Educators Who Work with Spanish-Speaking Students and Parents This compact, phrase-packed resource provides all the vocabulary that teachers, administrators, and staff need to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking students and their parents. It's written expressly for teachers and staff, so users will find all of the phrases and vocabularythey need to tackle everything from student admissions to college counseling. Complete with pronunciations for all listings, this hands-on guide efficiently bridges the communication gap between educators and Spanish-speaking students.