La Escuela traductológica de Leipzig

For courses in Spanish Conversation and Intermediate Spanish. This text encourages the exploration of "free expression" in Spanish on universal topics of importance and interest. It stimulates class discussion by motivating students to talk about controversial and interesting topics such as abortion, capital punishment, and euthanasia. The exchange of ideas brought about by the use of this text allows students to develop their oral conversation and confidence in an atmosphere of friendly controversy, rather than simply learning in an environment focused upon having the "right answer" and...

Designed to meet the needs of the high school and undergraduate market for texts in the Spanish language

Includes Spanish version of Vita Secundi (Life of Secundus of Athens) by Vincent of Beauvais, and the Spanish version (Castellana) by Walter Burley (Gualterus Burlaeus) with the Latin version in his "Tractatus de vita et moribus philosophorum et de quibusdam dictis eorum" from his ms. in the "Biblioteca Nacional de Madrid Vit. 18-7 (Olim T. 9), fols. 50r-51v"--See page 33.

Correlated to Basic Spanish Grammar, 6/e, this manual provides current and prospective elementary and secondary school teachers, including ESL teachers, with a basic knowledge of Spanish. Realistic dialogues and situational role-plays underscore the manual's practical emphasis. Key vocabulary related to a full range of subject areas and administrative duties is presented, preparing educators not only for classroom interaction, but also for parent-teacher communication. The Fifth Edition features a career-related reading followed by a comprehension activity after every fifth lesson.