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This beginning Spanish text is a brief version of the successful Sabias que...?, perfectly designed for those programs that are interested in an innovative, task-based approach but whose curriculum necessitates a briefer text. Reduced in length from Sabias que...? by approximately 120 pages, Vistazos retains the innovative pedagogical approach of its longer counterpart through a focus on engaging tasks that have a practical utility. For example, students may be asked to interview each other to create an information sheet for the teacher, or to provide a report to the class. The benefit to this approach is that students stay engaged in the activities and derive a greater sense of accomplishment and purpose from them.