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Beginner/Level OneIntermediate/Level Two • Advanced/Level Three, Four, APThe Oasis

A consistent twelve-chapter format is found in all titles in the series.

Each chapter includes:

  • presentation of thematic vocabulary
  • introduction of grammar concepts, supported by sample sentences showing structures "in action"
  • numerous practice exercises to reinforce every grammatical concept presented
  • a Spanish-speaking country map, supported by up-to-date national and cultural facts
  • a full practice test to boost confidence and highlight areas requiring more study

Resources for Teachers:

  • Teacher's Edition (provides all answers for the Student Edition on the pages themselves)
  • Teacher Test Packet (reproducible four-page tests for each chapter, along with test answers for teachers only - available in both hard copy and Microsoft Word editable disc format)
  • Answer Key Booklet (reproducible masters of all answers in the textbook so students can check their own work)
  • Additional Listening and Speaking Exercises Online (Paired sets of questions that highlight the grammatical structures and vocabulary from each lesson)
  • The Ideal Lesson Plan: 10 Steps to Total Fluency (In each issue of our quarterly newsletter, John Conner presents one step from his acclaimed workshop for teachers. Guaranteed to entertain and inspire!)

 

Resources for Students and Teachers:

  • Double and Triple Audio CD Sets (available for ALL levels of Breaking the Spanish Barrier)
  • Additional Practice Exercises Online: Equally Useful in the Classroom or for Independent Study (groups of questions that highlight the grammatical structures and vocabulary from each lesson)
  • Think Spanish! Magazine articles on varied topics

Click on the links below to view the Table of Contents for each title (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required).


BEGINNER / LEVEL ONE / ISBN: 0-9712817-2-6

Spanish Level 1
ISBN: 0-9712817-2-6
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This book truly starts at the beginning—with a wide range of essential, theme-based vocabulary, useful phrases, and clear explanations of the parts of speech. Frequent exercises include fill-in-the-blank and find-the-error formats. A series of action-packed dialogues appear throughout the book. Easy-to-understand explanations unravel the mysteries of all the essential building blocks of grammar:
  • nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions
  • the present, preterite, imperfect, and progressive tenses
  • formal commands
  • Table of Contents (PDF)
  • Sample Chapter (PDF)

Spanish Level 1 / Beginner Book
(Student Edition)
$35

Spanish Level  1 Beginner Book - Student Edition

Spanish Level 1 Beginner
Double Audio CD Set
$20

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Spanish Self-Learner Special
Level 1
$75

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Spanish Level 1
Self-Learner Package & Testing (hard copy)

$95

Spanish Level 1
Self-Learner Package & Testing (on disc)

$95

 

INTERMEDIATE / LEVEL TWO / ISBN: 0-9712817-8-5

Spanish Level 2
ISBN: 0-9712817-8-5
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Building upon the foundation established at Level I/Beginner, Level II/Intermediate begins with a review of the present, preterite, and imperfect tenses. New material includes:
  • rich vocabulary with thematic emphasis by chapter
  • the future, conditional, present perfect, pluperfect, present subjunctive, and present perfect subjunctive tenses
  • indefinites, demonstratives, and reflexive pronouns
  • informal commands, comparisons
  • Table of Contents (PDF)
  • Sample Chapter (PDF)

Spanish Level 2 / Intermediate Book
(Student Edition)
$35

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Spanish Level 2 / Intermediate
Double Audio CD Set
$20

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Spanish Self-Learner Special
Level 2
$75

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Spanish Level 2
Self Learner Package and Testing (hard copy)

$95

Spanish Level 2
Self Learner Package and Testing (on disc)

$95

ADVANCED / LEVEL THREE, FOUR, AP / ISBN: 0-9712817-0-X

Spanish Level 3
ISBN: 0-9712817-0-X
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The Advanced Level is ideally used at the:

  • 3rd or 4th year of secondary school study
  • 200 level of college study

 

The Advanced text:

  • reviews the present, preterite, and imperfect tenses
  • presents a careful study of all perfect, future and conditional tenses
  • offers intriguing vocabulary, with special focus on adjectives in early chapters
  • covers the subjunctive mood in great detail
  • includes other topics such as comparatives, the passive voice, "if clauses," punctuation, pronouns, and uses of the infinitive
  • provides a wonderful review of the key grammar found on AP, SAT II, IB, or college placement tests
  • assures that every student –  whether formally enrolled in school or studying independently – has, under one cover, all the rules he or she ever needs to know about Spanish grammar
  • fully equips students for a lifetime of pleasurable and authentic contacts with the Hispanic world.
  • Table of Contents (PDF)
  • Sample Chapter (PDF)
Spanish Level 3 / Advanced Book

Student Edition
$35

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Spanish Level 3
Triple Audio Cd set
$30

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Spanish Self-Learner Special
Level 3
$75

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Spanish Level 3
Self Learner Package and Testing (hard copy)
$95
Spanish Level 3
Self Learner Package and Testing (on disc)
$95