Author Description

Based on the proven philosophy and approach of ¡Claro que s!—a communicative program with a strong emphasis on developing oral proficiency and cultural competency—Imgenes offers a reduced scope and sequence with ample practice that is well suited for courses with fewer contact hours. It may also be used for accelerated or false beginner courses. Taking an integrated-skills approach that cultivates active learning, the authors base this text on six solid principles of learning: people learn by doing; skill integration promotes language development; language is culture and culture is reflected in language; self-expression in language contributes to attaining proficiency; recycling of material is essential to help students move from learning to acquisition; and learning is enhanced when it is enjoyable.