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Book Synopsis: DESTINOS is an innovative beginning Spanish program based on a 26-week television series premiering on PBS in the fall of 1992. The 52 half-hour shows of the series use the powerful appeal of a uniquely Hispanic genre -- the telenovela (soap opera) -- to make language and culture come alive. The situation and context of each episode introduce students to the basic structures, language functions, and vocabulary groups of Spanish that are then presented in the print materials. (Most grammar explanations and exercises are in the workbook/study guides.) This complete one-year course is designed to help students develop communicative proficiency -- listening, speaking, reading, and writing -- as well as cultural awareness in Spanish.
The plot of DESTINOS is designed to engage student viewers from the very beginning. A wealthy Mexican patriarch, nearing the end of his life, reveals a secret he has kept from his family for many years. His revelation leads to some important questions that must be answered before he dies. Raquel Rodríguez, a Mexican-American lawyer, embarks on a search for those answers, a search that takes her to Spain, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and back to Mexico. Students and viewers can join in the search -- learning Spanish and about the rich and diversified cultural context in which it is spoken throughout the world.
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Looking to learn Spanish in a fun and engaging way? Look no further than Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish (Student Edition)! This innovative program is like no other, as it uses the allure of a telenovela (soap opera) to bring the language and culture to life. Premiering on PBS in 1992, Destinos comprises 52 half-hour shows that introduce you to the basic structures, language functions, and vocabulary groups of Spanish. But it doesn't stop there! You'll also find comprehensive grammar explanations and exercises in the accompanying workbook/study guides. With Destinos, you can develop your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, all while immersing yourself in the rich cultural context of the Spanish language.
What makes Destinos truly captivating is its gripping plot. Follow the story of a wealthy Mexican patriarch, who, on the verge of his passing, unveils a long-kept secret that his family knows nothing about. As Raquel Rodríguez, a Mexican-American lawyer, sets off on a quest for answers, you'll embark on a journey that takes you to Spain, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and back to Mexico. With every step, you'll uncover more about the Spanish language and the diverse cultures in which it thrives.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn Spanish in a dynamic and immersive way. Start your adventure with Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish (Student Edition) today and take your language skills to new heights!
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