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1 SPANISH Welcome to our latest 11+ select catalogue This catalogue contains some of our newest and most popular resources for language learners from early secondary to A-level and beyond. Everything here is distributed by European Schoolbooks Ltd (ESB) and is available at our European Bookshop (EB) and Italian Bookshop (IB) in London. Orders can be placed online, by post, phone, or fax to both our Cheltenham and London offices. Prices Prices are correct at but may be changed without notice if affected by publishers increases or exchange rate movements. + after a price indicates that VAT must be added. Using this catalogue Age ranges and descriptions are as accurate as we can make them but are only a guide: for further advice on any product please contact the marketing department at ESB head office in Cheltenham. Inspection Copies for Teachers You can get an inspection copy of any textbook (sorry, not audio-visual materials) you are thinking of buying in class sets. If you then buy 12+ copies of textbooks direct from ESB, EB or the IB, you may be entitled to a discount. Please ask for details. In addition to inspection copies we offer a range of other services to the language teaching community. If you are organising a teachers' meeting, a language day or any other kind of languages promotion, we can attend ourselves or send an appropriate boxed selection of relevant books and materials. With suitable notice we can arrange presentations and workshops. For more information please contact our marketing department on Contacting us European Schoolbooks Ltd The Runnings, Cheltenham GL51 9PQ phone: direct@esb.co.uk The European Bookshop 5 Warwick Street, London W1B 5LU phone: direct@esb.co.uk

2 classroom courses Ages Club prisma A Spanish course for students between the ages of 12 and 16. Born from the success of the course for adults Prisma, by the same publisher, Club Prisma is modern, colourful and focuses strongly on pair and group work in the classroom in order to help with team building and promote peer encouragement when faced with learning a new language. Based on the Reference Level Descriptions developed by the CEFR, Club Prisma gradually brings the learner up to level B1 over four years. The "Carpeta de Recursos" contains everything the teacher needs (a copy of the student's book, a copy of the exercise book - which includes all the answers in red - the teacher's guide, a cultural map of the Hispanic world, photocopiable material, CDs, access to the publisher's website with links to more activities, evaluation pages and interactive resources) as well as vocabulary posters for the classroom. (Level A1) Libro del alumno + CD Libro de ejercicios Libro de ejercicios + claves For the teacher Libro del profesor + CD Carpeta de recursos False beginners (Level A2) Libro del alumno + CD Libro de ejercicios Libro de ejercicios + claves For the teacher Libro del profesor + CD Carpeta de recursos Further levels: Club Prisma A2/B1 and Club Prisma B1+ See the web extensions! Compañeros Compañeros is a new course for pre-gcse students of Spanish (11 to 14 year olds) and is divided into 4 levels covering all the contents of A1 to B2 of the CEFR. The course has 9 units of 8 pages each in which the four main skills will be thouroughly developed with vocabulary in context, grammatical structure, speaking activities, various exercises and a section for student selfevaluation. Every 3 units, there is a recap section called PROYECTO, to record progress and assess learning and at the end of the book there are verb tables and grammar explanations for reference purposes. The CD includes the listening activities from the student s book and the exercise book. Also available for the teacher is the Pizarra Digital which is the interactive digital version of the teacher's pack. This course is the junior version of Español en Marcha. (Level A1) Libro del alumno 1+ CD Cuaderno de ejercicios Guía del profesor (carpeta) Pizarra Digital (for teacher) Further levels: Compañeros 2 (level A2) and Compañeros 3 (level B1.1)., and Compañeros 4 (B1.2). Gente Joven From the publishers of the extremely popular Gente course, Gente Joven encourages a high level of student involvement by introducing dynamic, interesting themes presented with modern and attractive graphics. Special attention is paid to the acquisition of learning strategies and improving the learning autonomy of the student. The course corresponds to levels A1, A2 and B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. (Level A1) Libro del alumno + CD Cuaderno de ejercicios Carpeta de recursos para el profesor DVD Further levels: Gente Joven 2 (A2), 3 (B1) and now 4 (B1+) Joven.es Firmly based on the Reference Level Descriptions (RLDs) that have been developed by the Instituto Cervantes to complement the CEFR, Joven.es is a brand new course for 11 to 16 years olds. In addition to verb tables, grammatical explanations, the transcriptions of the audio-cd, and a portfolio for the student (as recommended by the Council of Europe), the student's book contains a broad section with extra reading activities focusing mainly on South American culture. A teacher s book containing ideas and complementary exercises as well as models of examinations for assessment of the pupil s progress is available separately. Downloadable activities, web quest and games for the interactive whiteboard are also available online. (Level A1) Libro del alumno + carpeta de lecturas y actividades + CD Cuaderno de ejercicios + CD Libro del profesor + cuaderno de ejercicios + CD (2) Further levels: Joven.es 2 (A1/A2), Joven.es 3 (A2) and Joven.es 4 (level B1) Aula Amigos Internacional SM Aula Amigos Internacional is an up-to-date, communicative and vibrant course for young adolescents from the age of 11. Featuring a vast amount of photos and illustrations calling on visual memory as a great tool for learning, students will reach A1 and A2 of the CEFR over the three levels. This course takes into account different learning styles and the topics cover intercultural understanding and social awareness. The student s book comes in a pack with a portfolio so that the student can record his/her progress. The teacher s set is a thick folder with the guide, a portfolio, photocopiable material (including tests and answers) as well as a wide range of games for the class. (Level A1) Pack del alumno (libro + portfolio) + CD Cuaderno de actividades Recursos didácticos Further levels: Aula Amigos 2 and 3

3 Mochila ELE SANTILLANA Mochila ELE is a new stimulating Spanish course for teenagers which is already complete in three levels clearly adhering to the CEFR: Mochila ELE 1 (A1), Mochila ELE 2 (A2) and Mochila ELE 3 (B1.1). The learning units focus on themes of interest for young people of today and the social and cultural aspects of Hispanic countries are well explored in the texts and exercises Libro del alumno Cuaderno de actividades + CD Guía del profesor + CD(2) Further levels: Mochila ELE 2 (A2) and 3(B1.1) Mañana - Nueva Edición From the publishers of the popular Sueña course for adults, Mañana offers an impressive array of diverse learning material for developing all the four main skills aimed at adolescents.the thorough and systematic classroom work sections are supported by detailed grammatical appendices which cover the diverse themes that have been covered in the lessons, and an extended glossary, which also contains a section on phrases relating to the chapters in the coursebook. Fully reviewed and updated, and including an audio-cd in the student s and teacher s book, this new edition of Mañana is a 4 level course which focuses on communication and student participation. The new edition is also adapted to follow the CEFR Libro del alumno 1 + CD Cuaderno de ejercicios Libro del profesor 1 + CD Further levels: Mañana 2 (A2), Mañana 3 (B1) and Mañana 4 (B2) Aula Internacional NEW! The student s book of level 1 as a bilingual edition (see below). A modular course with a task-based approach, Aula Internacional is a bestselling compact resource with the student book, exercise book, a CD-audio, a grammatical resumé and additional reading material all in one volume. Aula Internacional focuses on communication aiming to motivate students to participate actively in the learning process. This course successfully integrates the four main skills and highlights the importance of intercultural understanding, by reffering to the language and culture of both Spain and South America throughout. Aula Complies with the CEFR and is a colourful, attractive course with up to date illustrations and information. And now this course includes a wide range of complementary material including a free glossary, portfolio, evaluations and transcriptions. Download the teacher's book for free from our website - smw@esb.co.uk for more info. (Level A1) Libro del alumno + ex + CD DVD (For all levels) Las evaluaciones de Aula Internacional - Libro + CD (A1-A2-B1) Cuaderno de gramática y ejercicios A1 + CD audio/mp The Cuaderno de Gramática is first in a series of Spanish Grammar books containing various exercises and a CD+mp3. They can be used by the student independently or in the classroom as complementary material for the very popular Aula Internacional coursebook (as well as any other coursebook if need be). Further levels: Aula Internacional 2 (A2), Aula Internacional 3 (B1) and Aula Int 4 (B2) Aula Internacional bilingual edition! Thanks to our collaboration with the publisher, we bring you the English edition of one of our bestselling courses. The introduction, the instructions for the exercises and the grammar section are now in English. Also includes an English-Spanish glossary at the end of the book! Student's book 1 + CD Español Lengua Viva SANTILLANA NEW! The exercise book of level 1 as a bilingual edition (see below). A popular course in 4 levels from one of Spain s leading publishers. Ideal for university students, Español Lengua Viva is firmly based on the recommendations of the CEFR and is complete with CDs and CD-Roms included in the books, and complemetary material such as a DVD and a wide range of online printer friendly resources and exercises to complement the course which are downloadable from the publisher s website. The objective of this course is to help students develop strategies for learning and communicating through the use of cultural material gathered from the whole of the Spanish speaking world. As a perfect complement to this course, there are small grammar books available for each level which can also be used independently. (Level A1/A2) Libro del alumno + CD Cuaderno de actividades + CD + CD-ROM Guía del profesor Gramática y recursos comunicativos Quién es Aurora Gavilán? DVD + Guía de explotación Complementary DVD to accompany the Español Lengua Viva series, covering level A1 to B1 of the Instituto Cervantes syllabus. Ideal for individual use or for the classroom, this DVD comes with a guide containing activities and exercises in order to fully test understanding of the film. Further levels: Español Lengua Viva 2 (B1) ELV 3 (B2) and ELV 4 (C1) Español Lengua Viva exercise book 1 bilingual edition! SANTILLANA This is the bilingual edition of the Cuaderno de actividades 1. The instructions are in English, it still contains an audio CD and an interactive CD-ROM, the transcriptions of the audio and the answer key at the back Workbook + CD + CD-ROM 19.50

4 Agencia ELE Agencia ELE is a brand new six level classroom course for adolescent and adult learners of Spanish and fully conforming to the learning levels A1+, A2, B1.1 and B2.2 of the CEFR. Agencia Ele has been developed by expert teachers at the Instituto Cervantes. The student s book consists of 12 well structured units and 2 revision sections. Each unit follows the same layout so that the user can become familiar with the content structure and know what to expect. With contemporary illustrations and photos, audio Cds included in the student and exercise book, a CD-ROM for the Interactive Whiteboard and resources available on the internet to complement this new coursebook, the student should steadily progress and acquire the skills needed for communicating in Spanish. Other benefits of this course include a free teacher s book, downloadable from our website (see entry 23686), a free Solucionario which has all the answers to the closed questions in the student s book. Right now, the first 2 levels are published. (level A1) Libro de clase (A1+) + CD Cuaderno de ejercicios + CD Pizarra Digital Download the teacher s book from our website for free Level A2 also available, further levels coming soon! protagonistas SM Protagonistas is a brand new three level Spanish course for adults from the same publisher as the best selling Nuevo Ele. The student s book consists of 12 learning units and 3 revision units, 2 CDs (covering the listening activities throughout), the answers to all the exercices, the written transcriptions of the CDs, a section which covers grammar, verb tables for reference, a section where all the main vocabulary content of each unit is listed and a multilingual glossary at the end. Furthermore, there is a Cuaderno de refuerzo available separately for students whom wish to reinforce and strengthen their language skills even more. The Carpeta de recursos includes the complete teacher s guide, a 16 page booklet with oral activities for group and pair work, another 16 page booklet with short dialogues to help students practice the main content of each unit, a CD containing more than 500 ideas and suggestions of exercises to do in class which can be edited by the teacher to suit the class. This promising new course will include activities and exercises on the internet, and a DVD for the first two levels! (Level A1) Libro del alumno + cuaderno de actividades + CDs (2)- A Cuaderno de refuerzo - A Carpeta de recursos (teacher s pack) Further levels: Protagonistas A2 and B1 Pasaporte A four level Spanish course for adults and adolescents covering A1, A2, B1 and B2 of the CEFR. Pasaporte consists of six activity-based units which cover the language used in the personal, public, professional, and academic environments, so as to provide students with the necessary skills to get by in every situation. Pasaporte really focuses on following the reference level descriptions which are stated in the CEFR and giving the student an active role in the learning process.intercultural understanding features strongly in this course and many exercises and activities concentrate on the whole of the Hispanic world. Students also have the opportunity for self assessment as there are separate sections with segments of a Portfolio. The teacher s book is an exact copy of the student s book but contains the answers to all the exercises as well as some extra ideas and suggestions for the classroom, some photocopiable resources and a CD-audio. (Level A1) Libro del alumno + CD Libro de ejercicios + CD Libro del profesor + CD DVD A Tu pasaporte en gramática - ejercicios de refuerzo A Tu pasaporte en gramática: Ejercicios de refuerzo is a complementary resource to practice and reinforce the grammar contained in the first level of Pasaporte. As well as revising all the grammar points from Pasaporte A1 it can also be used independently as reference. Also available A2. Further levels: Pasaporte A2, Pasaporte B, and B2 Prisma Following the requirements of the "Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes", Prisma uniquely and effectively provides students with the strategies and knowledge required to flourish in a Spanish-speaking environment. Many activities promote interaction and communication, the cultural and pragmatic aspects utilise a wide range of authentic materials and emphasis is placed on different varieties of spoken Spanish worldwide. The teacher's book includes photocopiable material to reinforce certain grammatical points with supplementary exercises, games etc. There are now new levels of the Prisma series (Fusión) which cover A1+A2 and B1+B2 in one volume respectively. The contents will also prepare the student for the DELE (Official Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language). (Fusión A1+A2) Comienza - libro del alumno (A1) + CD Comienza - cuaderno de ejercicios (A1) Comienza - libro del profesor (A1) + CD Evaluación A1+ A2 (3CDs) Prisma Evaluación is a new component to complement the Prisma course and includes 3 CDs with photocopiable material in pdf format, exam trials and more exercises for assessment of the learning progress. Further levels: Continúa (A2), Progresa (B1), Avanza (B2), Fusión (B1+B2), Consolida (C1) Ways to order Don t forget the various ways you can order from us! You can order online at By phone on Using the order form included in this catalogue By to direct@esb.co.uk F FRENCH LANG

5 Vamos! bilingual edition! Vamos in Spanish MUNDO ESPANOL Vamos! MUNDO ESPANOL NEW! The student s book of level 1 as a bilingual edition (see below). Spanish classroom course which will take the student from breakthrough level (A1) to threshold (B1) level of the CEFR. Adapted for adolescents and adults learners (ideally university students), each level of Vamos! contains, in one volume, the student s book and the exercise book as well as an audio CD for the learner to practice independently. The student s book is divided into 12 units, 3 of which are dedicated to revision with games and general recap of previous learning, as well as sections for self-assessment. Each unit has its own exercise section at the back to test comprehension, featuring pair work activities and grammar practice as well as stimulating listening and speaking exercises. This course is wellstructured, lively, communicative and focuses on both Spanish and Latin American culture. The CDs that can be bought separately, are for the teacher to use in the classroom, they contain the listening exercises that feature in the student s book Libro del alumno + ejercicios + CD Guía didáctica CD audio (2) Misterio de familia 6.65 Misterio de familia is a reader which accompanies the first level of Vamos!, and contains exercises and solutions related to the text. Further levels: Vamos 2 (A2), Vamos 3 (B1), Vamos 4 (available soon!) Inspection Copy Service An inspection copy can be supplied of any book being considered for class adoption (12 copies or more), and can be retained free-of-charge if the book is adopted and purchased direct from any branch of ESB. Please contact us for details. The bilingual edition of the popular Vamos! course. Ideal for both adolescents and adults who are at beginners level Spanish Student s book + workbook + CD 1 (bilingual edition) Español en marcha Español en marcha is a flexible course whereby a variety of activities are employed in studying the four skills including grammar, spelling and pronunciation which are adapted to different learning styles. Moreover each unit contains a section which focuses on aspects of Spanish and Hispano-American culture. The student s book includes a complete grammar appendix, supplementary pair-work material, 2 audio Cds and the transcriptions thereof. To be complete in four carefully graded levels adhering to the CEFR. (Level A1) Libro del alumno + CD(2) Cuaderno de ejercicios + CD Guía didáctica Workbook 1 (English edition) 9.10 In this special bilingual edition of the cuaderno de ejercicios, all instructions and notes are presented in both English and Spanish. Further levels: (A1+A2), Español en marcha 2 (A2), 3 (B1), and 4 (B2). Sueña - nueva edición ANAYA Developed in collaboration with the University of Alcalá and extensively tested with foreign language students there, Sueña successfully integrates linguistic variants and cultural information relevant to both Spain and Latin America to offer a truly global view of the Hispanic world. The course is fully supported by a range of supplementary materials (listed separately). These include graded readers, language practice manuals, grammar and methodology. Sueña is now available as a new edition with CD in the student s book and exercise book for level 1. (A1-A2) Libro del alumno + CD Cuaderno de ejercicios + CD Libro del profesor + CD Sueña interactiv@ - CD ROM Sueña Interactiv@ is a CD Rom that can also be used as a complement to any Spanish course and suits anybody who just wants to improve and progress in their knowledge of the language. Compatible for the PC, and with more than 600 exercises all in all, Sueña interactiv@ reaches level B1 of the CEFR. Further levels: Sueña 2 (B1), Sueña 3 (B2) and Sueña 4 (C1) Nuevo Ven Building on the success of Ven, Nuevo Ven retains the methodological clarity and ease-of-use of the Ven course while following the recommendations of the Common European Framework and the structure of the Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes. Oral comprehension, spelling rules, key vocabulary and grammar explanations, together with cultural activities relevant to both Spanish and Latin American society feature throughout. At the end of the student s book of Nuevo Ven 3, there is DELE exam model for the students to practice. Also, this course has been revised by the University Antonio de Nebrija whom guarantee that it follows the recommendations of the CEFR. FRENCH at the (Level A1-A2) Libro del alumno + CD English workbook 1 + CD Libro de ejercicios + CD Libro del profesor + CD Further levels: Nuevo Ven 2 and 3 FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

6 Nuevo Avance Nuevo Avance is the renewed version of the course Avance and is now organised over 6 levels and conforms to the recommendations of the CEFR. These new volumes are larger, contain more illustrations and contemporary photos and more recorded texts for listening comprehension. Each level is composed of 6 units and 3 revision units, extra reading material, a grammar appendix, a glossary, a CD and the transcriptions for the audio are also included. The teacher s books is available to download for free from our website, as well as sample pages of the student s book Nuevo Avance 1 + CD (level A1) Nuevo Avance 2 + CD (level A2) Libro del alumno + CD Básico (A1 + A2 in one volume) this version combines the student s book of Nuevo avance 1 and 2 in one volume. Contains 9 units and 3 revision units for level A1 of the CEFR and 8 units and 2 revision ones for level A2. With exercises and activities, exam models, a grammar appendix, an audio CD and the transcriptions of the audio in the book, an exam model of the DELE A1 and a glossary. Further levels: Nuevo Avance 3 (B1.1) and nuevo Avance 4 (B1.2) Destino Erasmus This course has been established by teachers at the Centre of Hispanic Studies of the University of Barcelona and aims to bring university students up to the level needed to join the Erasmus programme. The ten units are made up of three sections: Textos y pretextos, formas y funciones, comunicación escrita. For the learner to progress independently also, the book contains two sections with exercises and the solutions : Conjugación and Otras actividades. Destino Erasmus brings a fresh urban and muticultural feel to learning Spanish. The teacher's guides are available to download for free from our website. (A1/A2) Libro del alumno + CD /Advanced ( B1/B2) Libro del alumno + CD Nos vemos! A new three-level Spanish course for adults and adolescents by the publisher of the well-known Aula Internacional and Gente series. It is ideal for young and adult learners who wish to use Spanish to travel to Spain and Latin America. Nos vemos! is clearly structured over 12 units, simple and concise and presents both the language and the culture of the Hispanic world, It can be used with absolute beginners. For now, the student and exercise book of level 1 are published (covering A1 of the CEFR). Nos vemos! 1, Cuaderno de ejercicios (A1) workbook includes revision activities of the grammar and vocabulary contents dealt with in the student s book, as well as special sections: Mundo profesional, with exercises for Business Spanish, Pronunciar bien, with exercises of pronunciation, and Portfolio, with self-evaluations for the student. Nos vemos! website will open soon with plenty of extra materials for teachers and students. (A1) Libro del alumno + CD Cuaderno de ejercicios + CD Teacher s guide available online! Keep an eye on our website for further levels. Abanico - New edition! NEW EDITION AVAILABLE NOW! New edition of the popular course Abanico, for advance Spanish courses for young-adults and adults wishing to get a B2 level. Thousands of students have already improved their Spanish with the former edition. This new edition includes a fresh, new lay out, for a more practical use; new images; updated data; revision and improvement of some activities and new ones for the past tenses study. Besides, in 10 out of its 12 units there is a new section, Taller de escritura, stimulating communicative written abilities. Shortly available as well workbook, el Cuaderno de ejercicios, and teacher s guide, Libro del professor, online Advanced (B2) Libro del alumno + CD Exercise book and free downloadable teacher book coming soon, as well as further levels! short & intensive courses Intensivo ANAYA A brand new 2010 intensive course aimed at adults and adolescents, with a strong focus on active participation of the student. Intensivo follows the recommendations of the CEFR (A1, A2 and B1) and offers between 60 and 80 hours of learning. Each level consists of 10 units divided into two lessons. Each lesson follows the same structure with a gentle warm-up before introducing the content. For now, the student s books of level 1 and 2 are published, there will be a separate exercise book and teacher s book available for each level coming soon! (A1) Libro del alumno + CD (A2) Libro del alumno + CD Dominio - Curso de perfeccionamiento Aiming for students with a high level of Spanish who want to further develop, improve and consolidate their linguistic and cultural knowledge of the language, Dominio is also an essential tool to prepare for the Diploma Superior de Español. Comprising of ten units, Dominio complies with level C of the CEFR, and will guide students in practising their reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar through literary extracts and essays from Spain and Latin America. This title has been renewed and is now available in colour. Advanced (level C) Libro del alumno + CD Claves 7.80

7 FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATUR ELExprés This is a brand new intensive course for adults wishing to progress rapidly in the Spanish language. ELEexprés will take the beginner student up to level B1 of the CEFR within its 27 units. The first 15 units correspond to the levels A1 and A2 and contain 4 pages each, the student is expected to progress quickly. The next 12 units (16-27) which correspond to level B1 of the CEFR contain 6 pages each as the reading and listening exercises are more extensive. Every four units, there is a section for self assessment and the transcriptions of the CD feature at the end of the student s book. - (A1-A2-B1) Libro del alumno + CD Cuaderno de ejercicios Download the teacher's guide for free from our website! vocational courses Socios - nueva edición Socios nueva edición is the result of careful evaluation of the material by experts in the world of work as well as the consideration of feedback from teachers and students. Still containing 12 well-structured units, and now following the CEFR, the tasks have been revised and updated, and new linguistic help sections and commentaries of cultural relevance have been added. Furthermore, a new section has been included at the end (Y además..) containing written texts and exercises linked to each unit; There is also a grammar section. This material now has new up-to-date graphics and illustrations, and includes an audio-cd in the student s book and in the exercise book in order to support independent learning. (A1-A2) Libro del alumno 1 + CD Cuaderno de ejercicios 1 + CD Libro del profesor Socios y colegas DVD Further levels: Socios 2 (B1) Expertos En equipo.es This business course follows a programme approved by the Instituto Cervantes and consists of 8 teaching units per level which each culminate in a final, business related task. The course also includes specific pages dedicated to Latin American Spanish to reflect the growing influence of this market in the world business trade today. The exercise book comes with answer keys to the exercises, transcripts of the audio material and an appendix listing useful website addresses Libro del alumno Libro de ejercicios + CD-Audio Libro del profesor Further levels: En Equipo.es 2 and 3 Empresa siglo XXI Ways to order Don t forget the various ways you can order from us! You can order online at By phone on Using the order form included in this catalogue By to direct@esb.co.uk A brand new business course for level B2 students. this course can be used as a follow on from the Socios course or can be used independently. Expertos adheres to te CEFR and the curriculum plan set out by the Instituto Cervantes.The student s book comes with a CD and a DVD with reports on different businesses. A separate exercise book and teacher s book wll be available shortly. FRENCH at the Advanced (B2) Libro del alumno + CD + DVD A course for business Spanish which follows the CEFR and is suitable for to Advanced level students (B2-C1). The content is divided into 8 units and can be used to prepare for the exams organised by the Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry (The Diploma de Español de los negocios ). -Advanced (B2-C1) Empresa siglo XXI Temas de empresa FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Do You know our bookshop? Please come and visit us at our European Bookshop to view our range of language learning materials and literature in Russian and all the main European languages. Find us at 5 Warwick Street, London, Not only is this a manual for the preparation of the Certificado Superior del Español de los Negocios but also a book which allows the student to develop their skills, acquire Spanish vocabulary related to the business world and develop their intercultural knowledge. Temas de Empresa is aimed at people who want to work in Spain, or work in a Spanish company, and to whomever is interested in business Spanish. FRENCH at the Libro del alumno Claves 12.25

8 Al día A new business course which is based on a communicative approach and focuses on active practice of business and professional situations. The language, vocabulary and business models referred to in the course reflect the whole of the Spanish business world (ie. in Latin America as well as mainland Spain) and are fully up-to-date. The course material also includes and makes constant reference to internet-based resources Libro del alumno + CD Cuaderno de ejercicios + CD Guía didáctica Further levels: and Advanced Entorno Empresarial A new business course for students at level B2 of the CEFR. The 8 units are divided into specific sections: A double page dedicated to vocabulary and activities, a double page of resources and practice exercises to prepare the student for the speaking activities to follow, a double page dedicated to grammar, two pages with activities to develop the content further, two pages in which a text is presented with different types of exercises to introduce some of the best known Spanish companies, a section to work on the website, and finally, two pages dedicated to speaking activities. (B2) Libro + CD Claves 3.70 Temas de derecho - Español en el ámbito jurídico For intermediate to advanced level students, this manual is for those who wish to specialise in the world of Law. Practice the four main skills and learn the essencial lexical content needed to succeed in the legal profession with practical activities, role play etc... Upper Libro del alumno Libro de claves Asuntos de negocios Complimentary material for Spanish business courses presented in photocopiable sheets. Asuntos de negocios contains 100 discussion activities for business Spanish teaching. These activities are focused on oral discussion and negotiation related to the business activity of a company and those who make it work (managers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, etc.). These activites are suitable both for people already familiar with the business world and those new to it. The book is oriented to teachers and learning centres offering courses or programs for Business Spanish levels B1, B2 and C1. Upper (B1+) Libro (photocopiable exercises and activities) Comunicación eficaz para los negocios A business course focusing on conversation for intermediate level students of Spanish (level B of the CEFR). The student s book includes the transcriptions of the audio CD and the solutions to all the exercises, so that it can be used independently. (B1+) Libro del alumno + CD We have hundreds more titles online. If you are looking for something in particular, please contact us and we will do our best to find it for you! direct@esb.co.uk tourism Cinco estrellas - español para el turismo + CD A coursebook for upper-intermediate level (B1- B2) students and professionals in the tourism industry. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains 8 units covering the four main skils and grammar, with exercises including listening (Cd is included in the book) and the second part mainly focuses on reading and writing within its 5 learning units. This course is complete with two appendices and the transcriptions of the audio CD Book + CD Temas de turismo This course is aimed at intermediate level students who wish to work in the tourism industry or study in a Spanish University, even for those who want to broaden their linguistic skills in this particular subject. It prepares the students for the Certificado Superior de Español del Turismo de la cámara de Comercio e Industria de Madrid (a certificate which serves as proof of good control of the Spanish language and knowledge of the technical language used in tourism and all adjacent industries and businesses: travel agents, wholesalers, hotels, transportation etc...)it includes ten units of work, related to the tourism sector, with authentic materials to develop the four main skills of language learning, it also has a vocabulary list with terms related to tourism and a complete model of the actual exam Libro del alumno Libro de claves 12.25

9 Language Skills and practice Ages Vacaciones en español These beautifully illustrated exercise books are ideal for young students of Spanish to practice their language skills during holiday time. Join the main characters - Daniel, Paula, María, Marta and Miguel in their summer adventures and share their experiences through a wide range of fun games and activities...a fresh new way to reinforce and practice some key language skills. Vacaciones en español is support material for the student of Spanish, and will be complete in 3 levels: Nivel inicial (A1 of the CEFR), nivel elemental (A1/A2 of the CEFR) and nivel intermedio. Each exercise book consists of six units which follow the same structure throughout: -Observamos The theme of the unit is introduced (reading or listening) -Pensamos Activities to test comprehension -Descubrimos palabras Vocabulary exercises-recordamos Grammar revision, various exercises -Jugamos Fun games to reinforce skills -La ruta Hispana Culture section. Each book also has a CD for the listening exercises! (level A1) Book 1 + CD - El campamento El Lago - Nivel inicial 9.55 False beginners (A1-A2) Book 2 + CD - El camino de Santiago - Nivel elemental 9.55 Further levels: Vacaciones en español 3 (B1) Expresate! Photocopiable exercises to develop and reinforce speaking skills in Spanish, for levels B1, B2 and C1 of the CEFR. Includes 34 fun role-play style activities to encourage real communication in the classroom and to give students the confidence to use their language skills in the real world! Practica tu español A collection of workbooks ideal for independent study or as complementary material. Each book deals with some of the most difficult aspects of the Spanish language. The grammatical and lexical content is clearly explained and accompanied by various examples. Furthermore there are exercises for self-assessment and the answers are provided at the end. Each title treats a different difficult aspect of the language, and they are graded in ability levels Practica la conjugación (A1) Ejercicios de pronunciación (A2) Las expresiones coloquiales (B1) Ser y Estar (B1) Las preposiciones (B1) El subjuntivo (B1) Los tiempos de pasado (B1) Further levels: Upper (B2) and Advanced (C1) Actúa Actúa is a series of activities and exercises to reinforce, support and develop the student s skills in Spanish. Adhering to chapter 4.5 of the Common European Framework for languages and following the Niveles de Referencia para el español. Each units works accentuation, vocabulary, grammar as well as listening and reading comprehension within the context of everyday Spanish. This material can be used for self-study or as complementary material for any course. The solutions are available separately Libro + CD audio A Claves A Further levels: False (A2) grammar/ vocabulary Anaya ELE EN collection - grammar, verbs, vocabulary, Phonetics ANAYA Adapted to the new teaching programme of the Instituto Cervantes and to the CEFR, the Anaya Ele EN series of books combine theory with practice and can be used as complementary material for any Spanish course or as an ideal tool for independent learning as the books contain the answers of all the exercises within. Suitable for all levels, EnVerbos is a book of more than 130 conjugated verbs with information on structure and examples of use as well as exercises to practice understanding and to reinforce knowledge. The verbs are in alphabetical order and the answers to all the exercises are at the back of the book. In the grammars, En Gramática, each unit is illustrated and has information about form and use of grammar in context as well as plenty of exercises to reinforce understanding and a self assessment test to evaluate learning. The first level of the En Vocabulario is available now and there will be an intermediate and an advanced level to follow. With examples of use and two detailed glossaries (one alphabetic and one thematic). And now to complete this collection, the three levels of En Fonética have just been published. (A1-A2) Verbos: Modelos de conjugación prácticos regulares e irregulares Gramática - nivel elemental A1-A2 con soluciones Vocabulario - nivel elemental A1-A2 con soluciones Fonética - nivel elemental A2 con soluciones Further levels: Gramática, Vocabulario and Fonética (B1), Advanced (B2) Advanced (B1+) Exprésate! 24.25

10 grammar/ vocabulary cont... Aprende Gramática y vocabulario A flexible, supplementary study aid to be used in either the classroom or for self-study, this series is complete in 4 levels. Each grammar point is clearly presented and uses practical activities to better assimilate the studied content and the difficulty level increases at an appropiate rate for the level. The vocabulary units employ a similar approach to recognise, learn and retain a wide variety of words to be used in many different situations. (A1) Aprende Gramática y vocabulario Further levels: Aprende 2 (A2), Aprende 3(B1), Aprende 4 (B2) Competencia gramatical En Uso Competencia gramatical en Uso presents a series of exercises for the practice of Spanish grammar including an audio-cd (with recorded dialogues from the book). This resource can be used in the classroom or as a reference tool for the individual learner. Aiming to approach Spanish grammar as set by the CEFR and the levels of reference for Spanish which have been elaborated by the Instituto Cervantes, each level also has a separate claves book for the student to check his/her answers. Competencia gramatical en Uso consists of four volumes which correspond to A1, A2, B1, B2 of the levels of reference. And now, the two first levels are available in English! Libro + CD A Libro + CD - English version A Claves A Further levels: (A2), Upper (B1), Advanced (B2) Gramática básica del estudiante de español A new edition with updated contents and a better design, including 5 more sections about reflexive verbs, up-to-date vocabulary which fits with the new guidance of the Real Academia Española de la Lengua. Furthermore, each exercise is now accompanied by an icon which indicate the CEFR level of the content. The explanations are clear and concise and more than 470 illustrations help the student to learn as well as more than 370 exercises and examples of use, verb tables, a complete thematic index and the solutions to all the exercises make this grammar book ideal for independent learning but that can also be used as a complement to any Spanish language course. NEW : The English version of this gramar book is now available. See code entry below Libro Students Basic Grammar of Spanish This is the UK version of Gramática básica del estudiante de español, a popular Spanish grammar book! Book - English edition Cuadernos de gramática española y ejercicios + CD audio/ mp3 A series of Spanish Grammar books containing many various exercises and a CD+mp3 (See entry for Aula Internacional for more info). (A1) Cuaderno de gramática y ejercicios A1 + CD audio/mp Further levels: Cuaderno A2 and Cuaderno B1. Gramática española básica, aprender y utilizar - Book + CD- Rom This new resource is a clear and concise grammar book for students of Spanish and covers reference levels of the CEFR A1, A2 and B1. The 16 chapters contain various examples, and activities to practice and consolidate language skills. There is an appendix of regular and irregular verbs and other grammatical points as well as the answers to all the exercises at the back of the book. What s more, this resource comes with an interactive CD-ROM complete with more than 1200 exercises to fully reinforce the material learnt in the book, including opportunities for self evaluation Book + CD-ROM Gramáticas de uso del Español - Teoría y práctica SM These titles offer a complete coverage of basic grammar topics for foreign learners. The first published title (code 20655) is for students whom have reached basic/ intermediate level and is broken down into 126 independent units which tackle specific grammar topics and pays particular attention to the most common errors and doubts met by students. Explanations are clear and have been graded according to the level of difficulty and give numerous examples. And now there are more in depth volumes published which cover the level A1/A2 of the CEFR (22698) and B1-B2 (20746). The structure is clear with grammatical explanations on the left page and the exercises referring to those explanations featuring on the right page Gramática de uso de español + soluciones - Level A1-B Gramática de uso del español + soluciones - Level A1-A Gramática de uso del español + soluciones - Level B1-B

11 DELE Exam preparation El cronómetro: Manuales de preparación DELE - nueva edición El cronómetro is a complete manual for the preparation of the D.E.L.E. which contains not only advice and resources but also offers much information about the exam itself. Throughout the 30 units which comprise this book, and the many exercises and instructions too, 3 themes are apparent upon which the book is based: (i) The knowledge and rehearsal of a practice exam (ii) Systematic control of time given the restraints of any exam (iii) Development of a vocabulary of 600 words, based on the exam offered by the Instituto Cervantes. This collection has been updated (2010) and the new A1 exam is also introduced. The new edition, updated according to changes made by the Instituto Cervantes can be used for independent study or as part of a course that prepares students for these internationally recognised exams. (Inicial) Preparación DELE A1 + CD Further levels: B1 and B2 Preparación DELE After much success with the original Preparación series which prepares students for the Diploma de Español Lengua Extranjera, a follow up adapted to the current exam models has been created. Concentrating on practising and improving the skills needed to complete the exams, this book prepares the student by recreating tests and situations that replicate those experienced in the exam including information on the breakdown of the exam itself. (Inicial - B1) Libro + CD Claves 3.35 Further levels: Intermedio B2, Superior (C2) and now level A1 to suit the new exam! Preparación DELE B2 - Gramática y Vocabulario - MUNDO ESPANOL This resource aims to provide esssencial practice in order to prepare the student for the DELE exam (level B2 of the CEFR) with particular emphasis on developing and reinforcing grammar and vocabulary skills. The book is well structured and divided into four parts. The first part Preparamos la gramática covers all the important topics that make the Spanish language unique: Ser and Estar, Por and Para, verb conjugations etc... The second part from p.71 Preparamos el vocabulario covers important expressions and vocabulary. In the third part, Preparamos la prueba a section with the kind of exercises that feature in the exam to practice the skills needed to succeed in the exam. In the fourth and final part Comprobamos las soluciones, you will find the solutions of all the exercises and seven original models of the actual exam so that the student has plenty of chance to practice independently. (level B2) Book Las claves del nuevo DELE These new resources help students practice and prepare to take the DELE examinations (Diploma de Español Lengua Extranjera),set out by the Instituto Cervantes, starting with the A1 exam, which was introduced in Each title offers five units of exercises and activities to cover the vocabulary, the grammar, listening and writing skills that the student will need to successfully pass the exam. The book also contains five complete exam models, and a CD-audio for all the listening activities Libro + CD A reference Dictionaries and encyclopedias monolingual dictionaries CLAVE - Diccionario de uso del español actual SM In addition to more than 300,000 definitions and some 50,000 Americanisms, neologisms and foreign expressions this reference dictionary gives examples of usage for every definition and includes synonyms, abbreviations and acronyms. With the CD-Rom, information can be obtained via five different search options:-alphabetical; by word ending; via a list of idioms; by words not included in the most recent edition of the Diccionario de la Real Academia de la Lengua Española; or by practical notes on pronunciation, spelling, grammar and usage Paperback + CD-Rom Hardback + CD- Rom Diccionario Salamanca de la lengua española SANTILLANA Jointly produced by the University of Salamanca and Santillana, this major monolingual dictionary promises to set a new benchmark in Spanish lexicography. It is specially conceived and designed for students and teachers of Spanish as a foreign language, and features: 45,000 headwords; 70,000 definitions; 50,000 examples of usage; 5,500 synonyms. A must for every serious student of Spanish! The Diccionario Salamanca is a set text for the Open University Spanish degree course Diccionario 49.50

12 civilisation Geography, history, the arts, politics, daily life Ages Nuevo A dónde? Covering the principal Spanish cultural events and customs, A Dónde? provides an amenable and enjoyable introduction to understanding and appreciating Hispanic culture at large whilst improving the four key language skills. The overriding objective of this course is to stimulate the students interest and to provoke intercultural debate whilst using up-to-date and authentic material. This is achieved by employing 20 units on a multitude of subjects which combine to offer a thorough overview of Spanish culture. Each of these themes is accompanied by a variety of interesting exercises which will train the language skills as well as having the potency for much student interaction, thus placing the student at the very heart of the learning process. / Libro del alumno + CD Guía didáctica 6.10 En el mundo hispánico MUNDO ESPANOL For students with at least 2 years of Spanish under their belt, this lively and colourful book introduces its readers to the many cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Through topics such as history, arts, everyday life and contemporary culture, En el mundo hispánico covers all four language-learning skills, using reading texts accompanied by comprehension questions and activities aimed at motivating students to make inter-cultural comparisons and expressing their own opinions. / (A2/B1) Libro + CD (Textos, actividades, audiciones) - nivel A2/B España - Manual de civilización For learners of Spanish at an intermediate level, at colleges or institutions which offer the study of Spanish civilization, Esp@ña covers every facet of Spanish life in investigating the Spain of today and the journey it took to get there. Detailed and thorough in its content, the topics are presented in a clear and simple layout with many pictures to promote a real interest in the subject matter. Moreover, there is an emphasis placed on the comparison between the systems and practices in Spain and that of the students country. From Spain s politics and cities to its fiestas and cooking, this manual de civilización succeeds in presenting the country in an accurate and industrious manner. Esp@ña manual de civilización contains a CD with the most significant extracts of each module Libro Claves 3.35 Viva la cultura! EN CLAVE All the books from the VIVA collection share some common characteristics like the clarity and simplicity in the presentation of the contents. Each unit is designed using a double page structure: on the left, there are simple explanations together with illustrations which contextualize the communicative situations; on the right there are abundant exercises and activities. The information is up-todate and covers history, geography, artistic and cultural aspects of every day Spain. Todas las voces A new civilisation course for intermediate level (B1) students, ideal to use for learning about some of the most relevant aspects of Spanish and South American culture. The 11 thematic units tackle topics of interest such as work, history, geography, the arts, traditions, gastronomy, economy, communication, politics...each chapter containing texts, reading comprehension exercises and activities to further develop vocabulary knowledge, written and oral skills, internet research skills and intercultural understanding. What s more, each unit ends with audio and video material with corresponding ideas and suggestions for the teacher. The CD and DVD are to be found in the book making this a great, complete and compact resource for the classroom or for independent learning! The teacher s book is available for free from our website Libro + CD + DVD (B1) Un año en España A student Blogs about his experience on the Erasmus scheme in Spain and gives useful tips and information. An intensive manual for students of Spanish at level A1 + A2 of the CEFR to help prepare for the Erasmus stay in Spanish Universities. This title has been created as a selflearning tool but can also be used in the classroom situation. The 14 units are divided into 5 sections aiming to practice and reinforce all the important language skills: reading, grammar, listening, speaking and writing activities throughout. Un año en España covers culture topics as well as the language and contains an audio CD for the listening exercises. At the end of the book, you will find the transcriptions of the CD as well as the answers of all the exrcises within Libro + CD (levels A1 + A2) Cultura española + CD Solucionario 7.25

13 complementary Diálogos y relatos - con actividades para la clase de español (A1+A2) Complementary material to support the student of Spanish to consolidate and reinforce the knowledge and skills of level A1 and A2 already achieved in class. Containing 18 dialogues and 18 stories, the acitivities related to the text further develop reading comprehension and interaction. With vibrant illustrations, this book provides great support material. (A1+A2) Book Tú y yo: actividades de interacción oral y escrita Tú y yo offers more than 120 photocopiable worksheets to reinforce language skills and help students develop confidence in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. The wide range of interactive pair-work activities are organised in different themes so teachers can use them with any coursebook. This series will be complete in the three CEFR levels (A, B, and C). (A1-A2) Level A Further levels: B and C NEW! NEW! audio-visual/ multimedia Non-book materials other than courses multimedia courses/ DVDs Español con películas NEW! A series of original Hispanic films on DVD with subtitles in Spanish and accompanied by a teacher s guide book full of varied exercises and activities aiming to assess and develop listening comprehension and general language skills. These resources are in keeping with the CEFR En ninguna parte - DVD/book Samy y yo - DVD/book La Plaza del Diamante - DVD + book Upper Flores de otro mundo - DVD/book Graded Readers Ages Lecturas Gominola The stories used in this colourful series are amusing and informative - providing children with a sound educational background as well as an introduction to some aspects of culture and civilizaton. The series follows the requirements of the Curriculum Plan set out by the Cervantes Institute, but would constitute a useful reading complement to any Spanish language course for children. These titles are graded in colours please see our website for details. All available with CDs. Each volume S de Safari (El safari de Dani) Perla y Phuong (una aventura asiática) El castillo alfabético Aula Mágica Upper Aquí hay gato encerrado El mensaje secreto Also available: Advanced level - Please see our website for details of other titles. Aventura Joven Each one of these stories is centered around a specific place in order to give young readers a feel of the real Spanish world: The countryside, the town, the school, fiestas... The five main characters (Laura, Mónica, Guillermo, Martín and Sergio) find themselves tangled up in some emotional and surprising adventures! All titles are also available with an audio CD to ensure listening comprehension, and there are exercises at the back of each book to test understanding of the story. These titles are for teenagers between the ages of 11 and 15 and are graded in levels corresponding to the CEFR - See our website for details Misterio en las Alpujarras + CD Persecusión en Madrid + CD 7.35 Each title is available with CD. False level also available.

14 ALEJO y su pandilla A collection of graded readers centred around a group of friends at the beginning of Secondary school. For young learners of Spanish between the ages of 12 and 15 and all including an audio CD, these readers introduce different Spanish speaking countries through the adventures of the main characters.nivel 1 corresponds to level A1 of the CEFR, nivel 2 corresponds to level A1/A2 and nivel 3 corresponds to level A2.These readers are also available without a CD Amigos en Madrid (Nivel 1 - A1) Amigos en Madrid (Nivel 1 - A1) + CD False beginners Viaje a Buenos Aires (Nivel 2 - A1/A2) Viaje a Buenos Aires (Nivel 2 - A1/A2) + CD Misterio en Cartagena de Indias (Nivel 3 - A2) Misterio en Cartagena de Indias (Nivel 3 - A2) + CD Lecturas adolescentes - En Clave EN CLAVE This is a series od graded readers which will be complete in four levels. Each book has some comprehension activities at the end of each chapter with solutions and a small monolingual glossary at the end of the book.level wordslevel wordslevel wordslevel words Each El hueso misterioso Paco y las cartas mágicas Teen Readers - Spanish ASCHEHOUG/ESB A collection of readers especially created for teenagers from the same Danish publishing house responsible for the ever popular Easy Reader series. With attractive illustrations, detailed footnotes and comprehension questions, each text is designed to make Spanish literature readily accessible for younger learners. For more details visit www. easyreaders.dk B-Series El nuevo mundo 3.95 Aventuras para 3 Santamarina, A Aventuras para 3 is a new collection of readers for 11 to 14 year olds adhering to level A1 of the CEFR. Each title includes an audio CD with the full text recorded to reinforce listening comprehension.each book includes footnotes, vocabulary in pictures and a multilingual glossary. At the end of each title, there is a guide for both students and teachers to check reading comprehension.three teenage boys Rocío, Andrés and Juan live a series of adventures which will introduce the reader to some Hispanic cities cultures and customs. The second story La isla del diablo is a continuation of the first Each Santamarina, A - La isla del diablo + CD El secreto de la cueva + CD Santamaría, A - El enigma de la carta + CD Misterio en Chichén Itza + CD Grandes Personajes de la Historia - Biografías noveladas A new series of graded readers which look at biographies of famous historical people. In each reader, you will find a chronological table so that the story can be situated in time, the text which has been adapted to suit the level of the learner, numerous notes on historical facts throughout, explanations of some of the difficult vocabulary, different exercises to test reading comprehension and a glossary El Manco de lepanto - biography of Miguel de Cervantes El secreto de una mirada - biography of Diego Velázquez El sueño de Cristóbal - Christopher Columbus 6.70 There are other titles available in this series. Please view our website for details. Do You know our bookshop? Please come and visit us at our European Bookshop to view our range of language learning materials and literature in Russian and all the main European languages. Find us at 5 Warwick Street, London, Lecturas de Hispanoamérica Get to know the different aspects of Spanish speaking countries with these graded stories set in Latin America, for adolescents and adults studying the language, the Lecturas de Hispanoamérica are also available with a CD to practice listening skills (paying special attention to the different South American accents). All the titles in this series are divided into three sections: The first section consists of small exercises, the second part is the text itself accompanied by notes and explanations and in the third and final part, you will find more exercises to test reading comprehension, grammar, writing and speaking. At the end of each book, you will find the answers of the exercises that feature throughout Presente perpetuo (México) 6.10 False beginners Regreso a las raíces (Colombia) Con amor y con palabras (México) 6.10 These titles are also available with CD - Please see our website for further information. Leer en Español - Nueva edición SANTILLANA Leer en Español is a series of graded readers on six levels, this is the brand new edition and the books have been updated, have new attractive front covers and are a great tool for the student to develop essencial linguistic skills through original creations or adapted versions of classic and modern works of Spanish literature. Some titles come with a CD. (vocabulary up to 400 words) La sombra de un fotógrafo Soñar un crimen + CD El sueño de Otto + CD El misterio de la llave + CD Adiós papá! 8.90 False beginners (vocabulary up to 700 words) El libro secreto de Daniel Torres La corza blanca De viaje Rinconete y Cortadillo + CD La ciudad de los dioses + CD 9.45 FRENCH a (vocabulary up to 1000 words) Lazarillo de Tormes + CD La Cruz del Diablo El secreto de Cristóbal Colón El desorden de tu nombre + CD 9.60 FRENCH LANGUAGE AND

15 Upper (up to 1500 words) La muerte y otras sorpresas El oro de los sueños La tierra del tiempo perdido 9.25 Advanced (Up to 2000 words) Los santos inocentes Aire de Mar en Gádor Pepita Jiménez 9.70 Upper advanced (Up to 2500 words) El Señor Presidente Los Pazos de Ulloa La Celestina 9.25 Please view our website for details of other available titles in this series. Lola Lago, detective A series of exciting, original readers containing explanatory notes as well as socio-cultural references and exercises to facilitate understanding of the text. The CDs use a variety of actors to capture the atmosphere and essence of the story as it unfolds. Together, the books and CDs offer a valuable learning resource for developing skills in both reading and listening comprehension. Each title Una nota falsa Poderoso caballero Por amor al arte Vacaciones al sol False beginners Lejos de casa La llamada de La Habana Eres tú, María? All of these readers are available with CD at Please see our website for details. Lecturas serie América Latina A new edition of this series set in the geographical and cultural context of various different South American countries. These books are easy readers graded according to the requirements of the CEFR. As well as commentaries on the culture, politics, geography and gastronomy of the country featuring in the story, they contain an audio CD and exercises to assess listening and reading comprehension. The narrators of the CD are native speakers of the country in question, so that the student has an opportunity to experience the different accents. For other graded readers by the same publisher, please view the series Venga a leer on our website Con Frida en el altiplano (Bolivia) Dos semanas con los Ticos (Costa Rica) + CD Guantanameras (Cuba) Pisco significa pájaro (Perú) Más conchas que un galápago (Ecuador) Mirta y el viejo señor (Chile) Taxi a Coyoacán (México) La vida es un tango (Argentina) 7.35 All of these titles are also availble with CD please see our website for further information. Un paseo por la historia Un paseo por la historia takes an innovative step by combining the theory of graded readers and the history of Spain to create a voyage where the reader not only improves their Spanish with each book but also their knowledge of Spain. The titles are presented chronologically although the books do not have to be read in sequence as each one contains a brief historical presentation to place the reader in the correct context. Starting with El amanecer de Hispania, the first chapter recounts the conquest of Carthage and from here Spain s own individual journey is recalled along with the help of notes to support comprehension and a glossary in which the translations of words can be written in El amanecer de Hispania + CD La gloria del Califa + CD El nacimiento de Al-Andalus + CD El pregrino de Santiago + CD La rendición de Granada + CD CD Dos judíos en Toledo + CD Un nuevo mundo + CD 8.80 Also available: Advanced level - Please see our website for other titles. Ways to order Don t forget the various ways you can order from us! You can order online at By phone on Using the order form included in this catalogue By to direct@esb.co.uk FRENCH at Textos de la literatura española de Fácil Lectura This is a collection of some of the best known classics in Hispanic literature adapted and made accessible for students of Spanish. FRENCH LANGUAGE AND

16 These readers are graded according to the guidelines of the CEFR and have been developed by the Grupo de Investigación UAM-Fácil Lectura (the Autonomous University of Madrid). The author is firstly introduced followed by the text and illustrations, as well as activities to test reading comprehension. At the end, there is a solucionario with the answers of the exercises and a brief multilingual glossary to fully secure the student s understanding of the text. The book also refers to internet pages in which the student can obtain more information on the author. (A2 of the CEFR) Lazarillo de Tormes + CD Don Quijote 1 + CD Don Quijote 2 + CD Also available: level Aprende español con... NEW! A brand new attractive set of graded readers for adolescents based on popular television series or cinema stories aiming to motivate students to learn Spanish. These readers have been adapted by experienced teachers of young people and have been graded on three levels that comply with the recommendations of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Attractively designed so as to stimulate interest from the teenage learner, these readers contain an audio- CD with the full text recorded to ensure listening comprehension as well as some exercises to fully test the overall understanding of the text. (level A1 and A2) Gol II. Viviendo el sueño (Goal II. Living the dream) + CD La Casa de los Sustos (Monster House) + CD Batman, el comienzo (Batman begins) - Level A2 + CD (level B1) Tocando el vacío (Touching the void) - Level B1 + CD There are more titles in this series, please view our website. Multi-lingual supplementary materials from Ages Listening Activities Photocopiable resource books designed for near beginners who wish to improve their listening comprehension skills. The books come with a CD and encourage students to put into practice the grammatical concepts studied in class through activities such as question-and-answer, fill in the blanks, true or false, role play and more. Transcripts of the recordings as well as solutions to the exercises are available at the end of the book. Each volume Prácticas de audición 1+CD Prácticas de audición 2 + CD Vocabulary Builder Each volume comprises 80 pages of photo-copiable material for elementary level students who wish to improve their vocabulary skills. Within each of the lexical fields, students are given words to be used in challenging and stimulating games such as crosswords, anagrams, fill in the blanks, etc., which can be used in a number of different ways in the classroom or at home. A glossary of approximately 1000 words and all the answers can be found at the end of each volume. Each volume Vocabulario Activo Vocabulario Activo 2 Keep an eye on our website for any new titles! It is updated every day. activity books Ages Games and activities in... Suitable for near beginners, each book is arranged in 14 units, each of which practises the vocabulary of about 20 words on a single topic, through colourful illustrations and vocabulary games such as crosswords, anagrams, find the word, etc. Each unit also covers a grammatical point and offers practice exercises. Solutions can be found at the end of the volume, allowing it to be used for self-study as well as for classroom work. Each volume El español con juegos y actividades El español con juegos y actividades El español con juegos y actividades 3 Let's Act! Consisting of 12 acts focusing on specific language structures and lexical themes, Let's Act! offers students the opportunity to expand their vocabulary and perfect their oral skills whilst undertaking lively and intriguing role-plays in a class environment. This photocopiable book also includes an exhaustive introduction providing teachers with hints and suggestions on how to get students motivated and involved in acting Vamos a actuar! crosswords with... An alternative approach to vocabulary learning, this graded series of fun crossword books, introduces over 800 words. Each book covers 14 topics with 20 colourfully illustrated words per topic. These are then repeated and practised in a graded series of 5 crosswords, and at the back of each book, there is a monolingual glossary. Ideal for both class and home use. The photocopiable versions, which contain a selection of 12 topics are now available in two volumes. 1* = *= El español en crucigramas 1 1* El español en crucigramas 2 1* El español en crucigramas 3 1* Photocopiables 2* Photocopiables 2*

17 Playing in... Enjoyable, easy-to-solve games with lively colour illustrations. Ten new words are presented in each of the 16 themes, which are then practiced in three types of activity, from crossword to wordsearch and matching picture with word Pasatiempos en español Please see our website for level 2 in each language! Yes, Please A graded series of three volumes which cover some of the most common syntactic structures in the featured language. Each volume is arranged thematically, with a sequence of games and activities following an initial introduction of the theme vocabulary in pictures. The books are all in full colour and convey a lively sense of fun and enjoyment Español? Sí, gracias Please see our website for levels 2 and 3! games Ages Who's Who? A game for learning or revising vocabulary and structures relating to physical descriptions. Players take turns to ask questions which require a yes or no answer about the appearance of a person. The winner is the player who guesses the most people and wins the most cards. The instruction leaflet also contains alternative ideas for using this game Quién es? Questions and Answers Learn how to use pronouns and interrogative adverbs with this game which contains a poster displaying a colourful funfair, playing cards with pictures of things and people from the funfair, and a dice with interrogative adverbs. A player chooses a card and the opponent has to guess the subject by forming questions with the interrogative adverb shown on the dice. The game instructions include ideas and tips for a vast range of games and activities to carry out in class or at home with friends Preguntas y respuestas Verb Bingo Learn basic verbs in a game where players take turns to read out cards (on which a verb is either written or drawn) whilst the other players cover the corresponding box on their playing board. Various types of matching are possible. The teacher s guide suggests numerous other simple and original versions Bingo de los verbos bis A simple yet thoroughly effective way to learn vocabulary both in the classroom or at home. With 120 cards divided into two packs, consisting of 60 picture cards and 60 matching word cards, Bis helps students learn over 100 words and enjoy the process. Although suggestions are given for games to play, the cards can be used in a whole variety of ways for practising language structures, vocabulary learning and revision Spanish Superbis An excellent and enjoyable way to learn basic structures of the language. The game consists of 120 cards in the form of illustrated question and answer sentences to be matched. Teacher s notes give initial suggestions for use. The Great Verb Game This boxed set contains 100 different verbs in each language (both regular and irregular) and 3 dice (tense determiner, personal pronouns and symbols indicating positive, negative and interrogative forms) for practising verb conjugation and sentence structures. A teacher s booklet which gives suggestions of different games and full listings of verb conjugations is included El gran juego de los verbos Time for Dominoes Learn to tell the time in the featured language with this boxed set of beautifully illustrated cards supplied with a teacher s guide describing fun and motivating variations on the domino game El dominó de las horas The Busy Day Dominoes These domino-based game which enhances the learning and practice of 48 verbs per langauge (both regular and irregular) in the present, past and future tense. Each card illustrates an action on the left-hand side and the written, infinitive form of a different action on the right-hand side. The game consists of matching the illustrations to the written form using the correct tense. All actions are based around the daily life of a family. The boxed set includes 48 colour cards and a teacher s guide El juego de los oficios Picture Bingo Based on the popular game of Bingo, this boxed game helps young students to learn 100 basic words in the language, through word-picture association. Suitable for use in both small and large groups, the Picture Bingo games include 100 miniflashcards, 32 colour bingo cards and a teacher s guide with suggestions for further activities based on the bingo game Bingo illustrado Spanish