Sol Y Viento: Beginning Spanish

The Sol y viento textbook is firmly framed in communicative-oriented language teaching. Completely meaning-based and drill-free, it uses an input-to-output approach for the presentation of vocabulary and grammar.

The annotated Instructor's Edition contains detailed suggestions for carrying out activities in class as well as answers to exercises. It also offers options for expansion and follow-up.

Sol y viento integrates the latest in second language acquisition research with the highest quality, Hollywood caliber feature film available for the Introductory Spanish classroom. The Sol y viento program creates a distinct and captivating cultural experience that motivates students to develop their communication skills. Created specifically for beginning language learners, Sol y viento tells the story of a Chilean family and their winery, and of a young U.S. Latino businessman who finds himself intricately involved with the family as his company tries to buy their land. Mystery, romance, and the unexplainable forces of nature all play a part in this spellbinding story, drawing students in and compelling them to want to communicate about the film and its themes.

Lección preliminar ¡Aquí estamos!VocabularioIntroductionsSchool SubjectsClassroom ObjectsGramáticaIntroduction to serArticles, Gender, and NumberIntroduction to estarLección 1A Sobre los horariosVocabularioNumbers 0-30Days of the WeekTelling TimeGramáticaRegular -ar VerbsVerb + infinitiveUnstressed Possessive AdjectivesPanorama cultural: El mundo hispanoLección 1B Más sobre las actividadesVocabularioSummary of Interrogative WordsMonths, Weather, and SeasonsAdjectivesGramáticaPresent Tense of Regular -er and -ir VerbsIr + a + infinitiveAdjective Placement and AgreementPanorama cultural: ChileLección 2A En la universidad y la ciudadVocabularioNumbers 31-100Prepositions of LocationPlaces in the CityGramáticaVerbs that End in -goTwo Uses of estare ¿ ie, o ¿ ue Stem-Changing VerbsPanorama cultural: MéxicoLección 2B ¡Vamos de compras!VocabularioClothingColors; Numbers 100-1,000ShoppingGramáticae ¿ i Stem-Changing VerbsDemonstrative Adjectives and PronounsMore on ser and estarPanorama cultural: EspañaLección 3A La familiaVocabularioMembers of the Immediate Family; PetsExtended Family MembersPhysical TraitsGramáticaSaber and conocer; Verbs That End in -zcoDirect Object PronounsComparisons of Equality and InequalityPanorama cultural: ColombiaLección 3B ¡A comer!VocabularioBreakfastLunch and SnackingDinner and DessertGramáticaIndefinite and Negative WordsSer Versus estar with AdjectivesIndirect Object Pronouns and gustarPanorama cultural: Cuba, Puerto Rico y la República DominicanaLección 4A Cuando no trabajo...VocabularioLeisure ActivitiesSports and FitnessSpecial Occasions and HolidaysGramáticaPreterite Tense of Regular -ar VerbsPreterite of Regular -er and -ir VerbsIrregular Preterite FormsPanorama cultural: Los Estados UnidosLección 4B En casaVocabularioDwellings and BuildingsFurniture and RoomsDomestic Chores and RoutinesGramáticae ¿ i, o ¿ u Preterite Stem ChangesTrue Reflexive ConstructionsIntroduction to por Versus paraPanorama cultural: GuatemalaLección 5A La tecnología y yoVocabularioComputers and Computer UseElectronic DevicesTypical Childhood and Adolescent ActivitiesGramáticaVerbs like gustarDouble-Object PronounsIntroduction to the Imperfect TensePanorama cultural: Bolivia y el ParaguayLección 5B Érase una vez...VocabularioNumbers 1,000 and HigherImportant Events and OccurrencesPersonal Events, Triumphs, and FailuresGramáticaContrasting the Preterite and ImperfectMore on Using the Preterite and Imperfect TogetherSummary of the Preterite and ImperfectPanorama cultural: El Salvador, Honduras y NicaraguaLección 6A Vamos al extranjeroVocabularioTravel VocabularyGiving and Receiving DirectionsDining OutGramáticaAffirmative Formal CommandsNegative Formal CommandsIntroduction to the Present PerfectPanorama cultural: El PerúLección 6B La naturaleza y el medio ambienteVocabularioGeography and Geographical FeaturesEnvironmental and Ecological MattersActivities to Do While on VacationGramáticaAffirmative Informal CommandsNegative Informal CommandsSuperlativesPanorama cultural: Costa RicaLección 7A ¿Cómo te sientes?VocabularioDescribing EmotionsParts of the Body and Physical HealthIn the Doctor's OfficeGramáticaPseudo-Reflexive VerbsReview of the ImperfectHacer in Expressions of TimePanorama cultural: La Argentina y el UruguayLección 7B Los demás y yoVocabularioFeelingsDescribing PeopleMore on RelationshipsGramáticaReciprocal ReflexivesIntroduction to the SubjunctiveObligatory SubjunctivePanorama cultural: El EcuadorLección 8A El dinero y las finanzasVocabularioYour Personal FinancesMore on Personal FinancesLocal and World MarketsGramáticaProgressive Versus InfinitivesIntroduction to the ConditionalHypothetical Statements; Introduction to the Imperfect SubjunctivePanorama cultural: VenezuelaLección 8B Los medios de comunicaciónVocabularioGetting InformationTypes of ProgrammingCivic Duty and CitizenshipGramáticaPor and para: A SummarySubjunctive of Doubt, Denial, and UncertaintySubjunctive of Volition and DesirePanorama cultural: PanamáLección Final Lo que nos esperaVocabularioProfessionsRequired and Preferred Characteristics in the WorkplaceFuture AspirationsGramáticaIntroduction to the Future TenseSubjunctive with Indefinite and Nonexistent AntecedentsSubjunctive with Future Time Events