Mensaje a los estudiantes
Welcome to ¡Qué chévere! Español avanzado , a comprehensive advanced Spanish language text that
uses integrated skills and tasks to help you develop competence and confidence in reading, writing,
listening, and speaking in Spanish. Perfect for any advanced Spanish course, ¡Qué chévere! Español
avanzado also provides the breadth and depth of material to make it a valuable resource for you to
prepare for the current Advanced Placement Spanish language exam or any other upper level high
school or college Spanish exam in your future.
¡Qué chévere! Español avanzado uses authentic resources to introduce you to topics as diverse and
interesting as travel, food, art, history, identity, current events, literature, music, traditions,
technology, the future, social studies, and contemporary culture. These topics will give you unique
insight into the Spanish-speaking world, as well as other cultures, and inspire thought-provoking
in-class discussions. The units are organized by themes, and they can be used in the order that works
best for your class.
The book is a versatile resource that can be used in a variety of ways. You will have the possibility
to choose among different activities related to the topics that are most relevant to you and your
learning community. ¡Qué chévere! Español avanzado will provide you with many opportunities to
compare and contrast your culture with those of all the Spanish-speaking countries. These activities
will help you gain a deeper understanding of your own culture and the Spanish-speaking cultures. In
addition, you will have the opportunity to connect your Spanish learning to what you are learning
in your other classes. These connections will provide you with the well-rounded education that will
make you better global citizens.
As you polish your Spanish-language skills through a variety of activities—often in pairs and in
an engaging and cooperative environment—you will: take part in multiple guided and open-ended
conversations; complete vocabulary and grammar exercises in context; analyze and reflect on
data; develop your listening skills through audio and visual sources; capitalize on suggestions for
documentaries, videos, movie shorts, etc.; and choose from a variety of presentations, essays, and
projects that will allow you to “show what you know.”
Are you ready to continue the journey and have a great year? ¡Qué chévere!
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