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 Classroom Practice Exercises Online (Two sets of questions that highlight the grammatical structures and vocabulary from each lesson.) 
• Listening, Speaking and Basic Conversation Practice Online
• The Ideal Lesson Plan:  10 Steps to Making Your Students Fluent (In each issue of our Newsletter John Conner presents one step from his acclaimed workshop for teachers.  Guaranteed to entertain and inspire!)

Resources for Students and Teachers:

• Double Audio CD Sets (available for Breaking the Spanish Barrier, Levels 1 & 2)
• Additional Practice Exercises Online: Equally Useful in the Classroom or for Independent Study (Two sets of questions that highlight the grammatical structures and vocabulary from each lesson.) 
• Listening, Speaking and Basic Conversation Practice Online
• 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

• nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions
• the present, preterite, imperfect, and progressive tenses
• formal commands

Table of Contents (PDF)

Sample chapter (PDF)

Order Level One/Beginner Book - Order Level One/Beginner CD

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

• 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)

Order Level Two/Intermediate Book - Order Level Two/Intermediate CD

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

The Advanced Level is ideally used at the:

• 3rd or 4th year of secondary school study
• 200-300 college/university level

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)

Order Level Three, Four, AP/Advanced Book