Auténtico

"Auténtico is a comprehensive Spanish language curriculum for middle grades and high school. It immerses students in authentic Spanish language and cultural experiences through text, video, audio, and online learning. Frequent exposure to authentic resources increases engagement, improves reading proficiency, and gives students confidence to take learning beyond the classroom. Auténtico meets ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, providing a powerful link between communication and culture"--Publisher.

The left page shows English-speaking Peter and Roberta going on a shopping trip early in the morning. On the opposite page, Spanish-speaking Pedro and Roberta perform the same errand.

By providing a unique cross-section of readings organized by genre, and opportunities for journal keeping, Puntos de vista: Lectura encourages students to read more actively and interactively in order to prepare them for advanced-level coursework.

A glossary of terms to assist health aides in translating for Spanish-speaking populations. Other health workers at various degrees of professional skills may also find the document useful. The Glossary is arranged from English to Spanish. It contains words, sentences, idioms and colloquial expressions. For the person whose first language is English, the question format may not be too helpful. The chief benefit is a familiarity with the folk vocabulary, and rephrasing highly technical directions into words which the patient will understand. The concepts and terminology are simplified so that...

Text of a speech given November 27, 1853 in Madrid, on the occasion of Baralt's acceptance to the Real Academia Española.