Sol y viento [with Online Learning Center Passcode]

by Bill VanPatten, Michael Leeser, Gregory D. Keating

This exciting new film-based introductory Spanish program seamlessly integrates the feature-length film "Sol y viento" into the instructional and learning experience. Created specifically for beginning language learners, the movie was filmed on location in Chile, Mexico, and the United States. It tells the story of a Chilean family and their winery, and of a young U.S. Latino businessman who finds himself intricately involved with the family as his company tries to buy their land. Mystery, romance, and the unexplainable forces of nature all play a part of this spellbinding story as it unfolds. The "Sol y viento" textbook and accompanying ancillaries have been developed in conjunction with this exciting movie. Language is presented within the context of the movie, and linguistic skills are developed through engaging, meaningful activities that encourage students to develop real-world skills and abilities. Instructors and students are likely to find "Sol y viento" to be a breath of fresh air: a highly motivating introductory Spanish program designed especially for today's learners

Genres: Textbooks

608 pages, Hardcover

First published December 27, 2004

Reviews

[Amy]

I like this text book very much. I find myself translating every thing in my every day life into Spanish and watching television in Spanish to help me pick up the language faster. I think the way the author incorporates the Sol y Viento movie into the text book is genius. I'm enjoying the story of Jaime and Maria.

[Jennifer]

This is my second year teaching from this text. I think it is a great textbook if you are using a communicative oriented approach. The accompanying movie (telenovela ;)) is great, though a bit cheesy at times. The cheese factor just provides more opportunities for conversation. I mean, who doesn't love to see a man picking up a woman while he's sweaty and gross from running?

[Dennis]

My textbook for my Elementary Spanish class. Is completely structured around the Spanish-language film "Sol Y Viento." Pretty interesting, for a textbook.

[Susie]

I'm going to study in Nicaragua for a couple of weeks and want to brush up on my Spanish! I'm on chapter one.

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