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Breaking the Spanish Barrier Level 1 (Beginner) Student Book
SKU
063576
ISBN
9781955306003
Grade 8-AD
Traditional
Neutral
Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
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Charlotte Mason
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Auditory
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Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
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No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
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Our Price
$65.00 
Description
This book, along with the online portion and answer key, is essential to this course. Before you jump into lesson 1, this course has a section called the 10 Steps. The purpose is for the student to get comfortable with the look and sounds of this new language. If you have had some previous exposure, it may take you 1-2 weeks. If you are new to the language, the 10 Steps can take as long as you need to get comfortable. You are not writing anything at this time, so relax and soak it in. When you do begin lesson 1, you will notice that the expectation is for you to really dig into the language. Still, Level 1 is for a beginner. Take your time, use the video lessons as a model, and you will find yourself progressing as things click. Don’t be scared of the vocabulary and grammar presented off the bat, this is a normal, high school level course. Handy verb charts in the back are a quick reference, and dictionary pages that are both Spanish to English and English to Spanish will get lots of use. ~Sara
Publisher's Description of Breaking the Spanish Barrier Level 1 (Beginner) Student Book
The level 1 book assumes no prior knowledge of Spanish. It starts from the very beginning by introducing simple words and phrases that can be used right away.
- The "First Steps" lesson also presents all the sounds of the Spanish language so that students can develop an authentic accent. Theme-based vocabulary offers students opportunities to learn words relevant to their daily lives at home, school, and beyond.
- An action-packed dialogue series appears throughout the book offering students reading and listening comprehension practice.
- Throughout the chapters, easy-to-understand explanations unravel these essential building blocks of language:
- nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, and prepositions
- the present, preterite, imperfect, and progressive tenses
- formal commands
Category Description for Breaking The Language Barrier Programs
The Breaking the Language Barrier (BLB) program provides a core text/workbook/reference (aka the worktext) all in a one-on-one conversational format for the student. While other programs focus on listening and speaking alone, BLB provides in-depth grammar, writing and culture. Start out with conversation right away as part of Level 1's Ten Steps. This section provides the student time to get familiar with the sounds of the language without any stress of grammar. All grammar will be explained in the lessons that follow. Your student will write directly in the non-reproducible worktext. Parents, don't worry as you won't need to know the language.
New for ‘20-21 is the Online Instruction for the student (1-year access). The online access code provides 12 months of access to the online version of the print textbook, with integrated audio, video, cultural articles, answers, beautiful pictures of sites of interest, and notable people from the country being studied. The exercises are interactive. A student can click on any single answer, see immediately if he/she is right or wrong, and view the correction. There are also responsive flashcards with sound files, oral questions, and video instructional capsules. But the content -- explanations, exercises, and dialogues are the same as the print book. Activities closely follow the worktext, but the online does not replace the worktext, rather they work together to create a complete learning experience. New for 2022 in the online access: answers now autosave and track student progress, composition prompts can be emailed to a teacher for review, and each student receives 90 minutes of coaching time for oral practice with Time2Talk!
Level 1 (Beginner) requires no prior language experience, but getting used to new sounds and spellings can take practice. This level, therefore, spends a lot of time on pronunciation. Level 2 (Intermediate) starts with good review of Level 1 before presenting new material. Level 3 (Advanced) reviews the first two years, adding more advanced grammar concepts, expressions, and geography.
Each course is one year in length and should qualify for a high school credit. The Homeschool Package is required to successfully use the program. Digital Access Homeschool packages include the aforementioned website access, and the following print resources: Student Worktext, Answer Key, Test Packet, and a small pocket, laminated pocket guide (Oasis). Worktext and Tests are consumable, but not reproducible. Access Codes can be purchased separately for 12 months. Online access has replaced the audio component formerly on a CD, however, there is so much more content here! ~Sara
Category Description for Breaking The Spanish Barrier Level 1
Level 1 (Beginner) requires no prior language experience but getting used to new sounds and spellings can take practice. This level, therefore, spends a lot of time on pronunciation.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Breaking the Barrier |
| Grades: | 8-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781955306003 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.625 |
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