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CONTIGO: ESSENTIALS OF SPANISH, Third Edition is a successful, flexible beginning Spanish program adaptable to different teaching and learning situations. The program focuses on comprehension, communication, and cultural understanding. Emphasis is on essential structures and vocabulary. In the text, these are spiraled to reinforce tools needed for effective daily face-to-face communication. The text is thoroughly integrated -- teaching the four skills -- through structures and situations that facilitate prompt, accurate, communication.