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Spanish Resources June 2015
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Coursebooks
Intext keeps a wide range of textbooks and their book and digital
resources in stock. We list here some of those considered most
appropriate for Australian and NZ programmes.
For Primary
Clan 7 con ¡Hola amigos!
Vale
Edinumen
A programme planned in 4 levels for beginners from 6-12 years old. Task based, the
range of resources is complete for student
and teacher. The Libro del alumno includes
a CDROM with audio and the interactive programme Hola amigos from the
Cervantes Institute. Highly recommended is
the Cartera de recursos which includes all
teacher and student components for each
level plus charts and other visuals.
ELI
This course is suitable for students from 7-12 years old and has
been used in junior secondary classes. Each of the 3 levels is
divided into 10 teaching units and 3 units with tests and revision.
A glossary containing the most important structures in each unit
is found at the end of each volume. - interactive rhymes and
songs with identification, colouring and drawing tasks - illustrated stories with young children as the main characters with
whom students can identify - speaking activities - culture pages
- enjoyable and fun self-evaluation pages.
Colega
Edelsa
Colega is a method for children in 4 levels.
The student’s pack contains the books required for class use by the children in upper
primary school.
The progression of the course is clear
and simple with ample teacher’s materials
(including the Teacher’s Book in English
or Spanish) to provide fun and intercultural
activities. Purchase of the Libro provides
access to the interactive platform for computer and iPad/tablet.
There is also an attractive set of graded readers to accompany
Colega called Colega Lee (see Reading section).
A la una... a las dos, a las tres
Difusión
A course in two levels (A1.1 & A1.2) for young learners from
8-12 years old which offers a wide and flexible progression of
fun activities. The Guiá del profesor with CD contains many
practical ideas and photocopy masters for class and group use.
Superdrago
SGEL
A method in 4 levels for students 7-12 years
old with a large variety of games, songs and
language activities for enjoyable, effective
language learning. Digital student versions
are also available.
For Secondary
Gente joven : Nueva edición
Difusión
Planned in four levels, this excellent course for teens has been
specifically designed for their interest level and the introduction
of the of the culture of the Spanish-speaking world.
The progression of the course is gradual and suits beginners
at year 9 or those in years 7 & 8 who have already experiences
some Spanish in primary classes. The course is rich visually and
proposes a wide range of interactive, digital and print materials.
Gente Joven also provides a collection of skill evaluation materials with each unit of work.
Código ELE
Edelsa
A multimedia course for teens in 4 levels to B2 which is clearly
designed with sequence and structure in mind. Specific focus is
given to intercultural learning and the language skills follow the
European Framework.
eBook and Digital supports for student and teacher available.
Diverso
SGEL
This new course in 2015 is recommended for students 15+ following the Ab Initio programme in the IB or students beginning
Spanish in year 10-11.
It is a motivating course respecting differing learning styles and
progression. Video segments are available on the YouTube
channel and digital versions are available for students.
For 15+, adult and university :
AULA Internacional : Nueva edición
Difusión
Now available in 5 levels to B2.2, this revised
editon is complete following two years of reworking by a team of more than 30 teachers.
The coursebook includes the workbook and
audio CD, and is clear and easy to follow, especially for the A1
beginners with the new edition in a special English version. Also
available for English speakers is the optional Grammar and
Vocabulary Companion A1 with more than 100 exercises of
grammar , vocabulary and pronunciation.
The cultural sections have been fully revised and supplementary
activities have been added on the web platform.
Full teacher’s materials are available in digital and USB format,
and eBook versions are available of the Libro del alumno for
each level.
Gente hoy : Nueva edición
Difusión
The original “task based” method has been completely reworked
and is now available to B2 level. Please enquire.
Español en marcha Nuevo
SGEL
This popular method is now fully revised with an English adaptation due in September 2015 for level A1.
Planned in 4 levels to B2 level, the course is adapted to varying
learning styles with added activities and updated contents.
The new layout offers a clear design of double-sided work units
and a video segment is offered per unit. The Nivel Básico
combines levels A1 and A2 into one volume with accompanying
workbook, or the A1 and A2 volumes are available separately.
Vente
Edelsa
This new course is planned in three levels : Level 1 A1/A2 and
Level 2 B1/B2, are now available.
The 14 units per level are designed to complete in 2 semesters
through a task-based approach. The layout is very attractive and
clear in all introductory elements of language skills with a section
“Conoces...” covering cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking
countries.
Digital versions are available free of charge with the purchase of
the student’s book (a unique code is printed in each book), and
there are extension materials online.
Abanico B2
Difusión
A text & CD designed for B2 level students to extend into upper
intermediate level and consolidate language.
El Ventilador C1
Difusión
As above, a stand-alone, flexible text with CD and DVD for advanced learners for the language and grammar of the C1 level.
Grammar / Vocabulary
English Grammar for Students of Spanish
An excellent tool for English speaking students who need help
with their English grammar and the Spanish equivalent. This
handbook is essential for secondary and adult/tertiary students.
Suddenly, it all makes sense!
Students’ Basic Grammar of Spanish A1-B1
Difusión$58.95 - 20%
Adapted for English speakers from the popular grammar Gramática básica del estudiante de español, this excellent grammar
reference and exercise book provides more than 370 practice
exercises and a wide range of contextual references to assist the
learner.
This book is highly recommended.
AULA Digital
Edelsa
Three new titles on USB for the interactive whiteboard in class:
Practica la conjugación y la gramática Nivel A
Practica la conjugación y la gramática Nivel B
Interactúa Nivel A
El español en crucigramas
ELI
A new series of cross-word puzzles in three levels, each with
interactive DVD-ROM. Each of the 14 thematic units provides 20
illustrated words to use in the puzzles. For class or home use.
Gramática en diálogo
EnClave ELE
Grammar is introduced in context though dialogues providing
exercises and activities in varying genres to practise and consolidate the focus grammar points. In two volumes A1-A2 and A2-B1.
Carpeta de recursos para el AULA
Edelsa
14 full colour, clear wallcharts (48x68cms) of vocabulary by
theme with a teacher’s guide for students of all levels.
Láminas para la clase de español
Edinumen
A wonderful kit of posters in full colour to learn new vocabulary
and to practise language skills through themes of sociocultural
interest. Included with the 18 posters are a booklet of teaching
suggestions and ideas and a CDROM of digital versions of the
resources. Levels A1-B2.
Uso escolar : AULA de Gramática A1-B1
Edelsa
A new programme in 3 levels for teens to learn grammar through
a sequence of activities and exercises. Attractively designed,
these books are supplemented by audio and evaluation resources online at the tuaulavirtual website. Transcripts and answer
keys are sold separately.
Also recommended for preparation of the DELE exams.
activities. Verb tables are given. Answer Key is available online.
Sin duda A1-B1+
Cideb
A comprehensive revision grammar for students with multimedia
CDROM offering audio and 150 supplementary grammar activities and model DELE tests. The book is divided into 12 grammatical topics levels A1-B1+, with consolidation exercises for each.
Gramática de Uso
SM
In four volumes, this series is a favourite with adult and tertiary
students, especially in the higher levels.
Gramática de Uso A1-A2
Gramática de Uso B1-B2
Gramática de Uso C1-C2
Gramática de Uso A1-B2 in one volume
Spanish Verb Wheel
$9.95 - 20%
The Spanish irregular verb wheel is
double sided and combines English
translations with conjugations of the
most used tenses.
A must for Spanish students at all
ages!
Language and civilisation
Descubrir España y Latinoamérica
Cideb
An excellent civilisation text for senior secondary and B1 level
adult/tertiary students with 2 audio CDs for supplementary authentic audio documents. HIghly recommended.
De Viaje por el mundo hispano
Cideb
The culture, geography, art, history, identity, economy and social
aspects of Spanish and Latin America are the themes of this
culture and language book with CD. Richly illustrated.Teacher’s
manual with DVD is sold separately.
Pequeña historia
Mediterrània
An illustrated series about Spanish cities, icons and famous
people, with some versions also in English. Excellent for upper
primary and secondary students.
Titles include:
Sagrada Família (Spanish or English)
Picasso (Spanish or English)
Barcelona (Spanish or English)
Gaudí (Spanish or English)
Joan Miró (Spanish or English)
Dalí (Spanish or English)
Goya
Museo del Prado
Todas las voces
Difusión
A text in 12 thematic units focussing on the
distinctive aspects of hispanic cultures and
societies. In two levels (A1-A2 and B1), the
books contain an audio CD and DVD. The
teacher’s guide is available as a PDF online.
¿Adónde?
ELI
A new editon of this excellent civilisation book
about the Spanish speaking countried. Aimed at level A1-A2, the
full colour text and audio CD provide a wealth of information and
activities for secondary students from a year 10 level.
The separate Guía didáctica contains answer key, transcripts
of all the audio component, photocopy masters and maps and
websites for further information.
Manual de Civilisación
Edelsa
Updated texts on Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Designed as a supplementary reading
civilisation book in modules, each covers current texts, song, speeches, and articles which
work various aspects of the language.
Esp@ña
Argentina
México
Maps
Los Fernández
Large laminated double-sided wallmaps (approx. 100 x
140cms) are available for the classroom with wording in
Spanish. (Also smaller format laminated desk maps are
available : Spain, World, South America)
Spain (Physical/Political)
Central America / Caribbean (Physical/Political)
South America (Physical/Political)
World Map of Spanish Speaking Countries
Europe (Physical/Political)
Reading
As well as the graded reader series listed, Language International
stocks Spanish language literature for youth and adult. Novels
such as Harry Potter series, Isabel Allende, Márquez, Neruda,
Rivas are stocked and readily available.
Colega Lee
Edelsa
First readers for primary students in four levels. Titles in level 1:
¡Esta es mi A!
El bicho de la fruta
¿Tobogán o Balancín?
¡Quiero ser una gallina!
El baile de disfraces
¿Quién tiene el trofeo?
Lecturas para niños
EnClave ELE
Three levels of fun simple readers for primary
children. Titles include :
Caperucita Roja (A1)
Pulgarcito (A1)
Los tres chanchitos (A1)
Juan Ignacio Superman (A2)
Barba Azul (A2)
Mis primeros cuentos - Serie Verde y Roja
ELI
Simple, inexpensive readers for beginners and low intermediate
level, especially for primary and junior secondary learners. The
stories are traditional fairy stories and adaptations of fables.
Lecturas ELI
ELI
A new series of graded, illustrated readers with CD for young children and teens is now available through this dynamic publisher.
The catalogue in full is on our website so please take a look at
the Download>Spanish section.
In three levels : Infantiles y juveniles, Adolescentes and Jóvenes
y adultos.
Leer y aprender
CIDEB
A collection of richly illustrated, graded readers, which provides
numerous structural activites for language and comprehension.
Each title is packaged with audio CD for the complete reading of
the story.
Now in 5 levels, the stories are simplified classics or original
mystery and daily interest genres.
Each book also includes a cultural point of interest or focus on a
theme related to the story. A subcategory of “Serie Hispanoamérica” indicates literature from Hispanic countries.
The full catalogue is available on the Download>Spanish section
of our website.
Some selected titles of interest and level :
Zorro (A1)
Salsa en la Habana (A1+)
Vacaciones en Mallorca (A2)
Boda en Buenos Aires (B1)
Un día en...
Difusión
A selection of stories with download MP3 audio at A1 level set in
Spanish cities. Cultural notes and numerous activities, as well as
social media extension (YouTube, Instagram) are also used to
motivate students to discover the most interesting cities of Spain.
Madrid
Barcelona
Málaga
Salamanca
Grandes personajes
Difusión
Biographies (level A2-B1) of interesting people
in the Spanish and Hispanic cultures and
countries. For example :
Che
Dalí
García Marquez
Perfiles Pop
Difusión
The life of famous sports and media icons in
current culture at A2 level :
Messi
Rafael Nadal
Shakira
Juanes
Marca América Latina
Difusión
Book and DVD collection on cultural topics
from Latin America (A2-B1 level) ;
Los jóvenes mexicanos
Los jóvenes argentinos
Cocina mexicana
Tango
Marca España
Difusión
Culture and society in Spain in this book +
DVD series A2-B1 level.
Flamenco
Cocina
Los jóvenes españoles
Empresas
Saber.es
SGEL
A small collection of readers A2-B2 on themes
of interest - with comprehension exercises and
glossary.
El chocolate (B1)
El FC Barcelona (B1)
En busca de Boby (A1)
Read Madrid CF (A2+)
Cantar de Mio Cid (A2)
1810 Las Independencias americanas
Cuentos de la selva (A2)
Indagaciones por Madrid (A2)
Traición ne la corte de Filipe III (A2)
Carmen (B1) ... de la novela al libreto
Don Quijote de la Mancha (B2)
El Principito
SGEL
Four new graded readers about the lives of the Fernandez family.
Through their stories, students gain insights into various cultural
aspects of Spanish and Hispanic life as each title suggests.
Audio files are available as downloads on the
SGEL website.
Fiesta sorpresa en Chinchón (A1)
The classic French story of the Little Prince with the original
water colours of St Exupéry is also available in Spanish.
Aprende español con...
Edinumen
Stories based on films and current TV series designed to motivate
readers through their attractive layout and careful graded language. Each title includes a CD and supplementary resources to
capture the interest of the student. For example :
Monster House - La Casa de los sustos (A1)
Robin Hood y el recaudador de impuestos (A1)
Batman, el comienzo (A2)
Gael y la red de mentiras
Difusión
A comic of adventure and mystery with vocabulary and cultural notes with glossary with
English at A2 level. Not for the feint hearted!
El camino de las Estrellas
Difusión
Travel the Camino de Santiago and combine
the culture and geography through this mystery
story at B1 level.
El puesto de fruta
Difusión
Excellent short stories A2-B1 level based on observations and humour from the outsider looking in on Spain. HIghly recommended
for adult learners.
Writing
Práctica series : Escrita
EnClave ELE
From the Práctica series, these two books for A1-B1 levels
combine written comprehension activities and written production.
Recommended for class and individual work.
Comprensión escrita
Expresión escrita (A2-B1)
Listening and Speaking
Tú y yo
Edelsa
Three levels (A, B & C) of photocopy master books with more
than 120 communication and interactive activities based on
information gaps, role plays, misunderstandings, conversations,
discussions, debates and other genres aimed at stimulating
language skills.
Tras la pista
Edelsa
Mystery stories designed to involve the student in oral interaction
and improve expression for intermediate level (B1&2).
Tema a tema
Edelsa
For intermediate students, this conversation programme is available in levels B1, B2 and C for more advanced students. There are
12 themes per level with a clear structured process to familiarise
students with the language and themes, leading then to expression and communication on the theme. Digital versions are also
available for the student as well as supplementary activities on
the Zona estudiante online.
Láminas Fotográficas
ELI$43.95
75 photocards create contemporary themes to
discuss in group work. Language and key vocabulary and questions are suggested on the
back of each card, and a teacher’s idea sheet
is included in the pack. This is highly recommended for years 11 and 12, particularly those
needing practice in the IB oral exam format.
Todo oídos
Difusión
50 activities to develop strategies for listening comprehension.
The book contains 2 audio CDs. Level A1-A2.
De Dos en dos
Difusión
More than 60 graded pairwork and group oral activities based
on cultural topics, grammar and vocabulary, to develop speaking
skills. A1-B2 levels.
Hoy hablamos de...
Edinumen
Themes, activities and tasks for conversation with a process of
expression practice to oral interaction. In two levels A1+A2 and
A2+B1.
Práctica series : Oral
EnClave ELE
From the Práctica series, these two books
(each with CD), for A1-B1 levels, combine oral
comprehension activities and oral interaction
and production. Recommended for class and
individual work.
Comprensión oral (A2-B1)
Expresión oral (A2-B1)
Music and Cinema
Cancionero infantil
An illustrated book of well-known and traditional children’s songs
with CD. Sections of the book are based on themes such as
Mimos, Gestos, Estaciones etc.
Clase de música
Difusión
Activites to work with 12 songs of different genres and from many
hispanic countries in the Spanish classroom.
Clase de cine
Difusión
Audiovisual comprehension activites based on 12 short films with
segments on the accompanying DVD at A2-C1 levels.
Vamos al cine
Edinumen
Articles & activities for 12 films in the Spanish classroom for
levels B1-C2.
Language Games and Activities
ELI Language Games As well as the essential range of games
for culture and language, new titles are
available in this wonderful catalogue of
games :
Haz la maleta
$35.95 (-20%) each
Sigue la pista
Con tus palabras
Vamos al mercado
La isla de las preposiciones
Viaje por España
Fichas y pasatiempos en español
Edinumen
Photocopy masters of supplementary resources and activities
through games and fun interaction. In 2 volumes A1 & A2.
Juguemos en clase
Edinumen
New games and photocopiable activities including a CDROM with
digital versions of the contents. New edition in 2015.
e-Talking Dice Interactive
Talking Dice is a unique and creative way to
teach language skills to any age and ability.
Because they are picture based, the dice can
be used to teach any first or second language
in a variety of ways. Talking Dice fit into
your current lessons in minutes, with no extra
planning, and minimal teacher input. Check the
website for all the component options.
Now available as an interactive CDROM for whiteboard.
e-Talking Dice Interactive CDROM
Starter Pack (One of each dice as pictured)
Posters
$89.95
$69.95
Language posters are available in many different themes - vocabulary and grammar. For a full list, visit the website : Spanish >
Posters or the Download > Spanish brochures.
Children’s Books & DVDs
There are so many beautiful books in our store!
I Can Speak Spanish DVDs
Three excellent DVDs for children from one year old to learn
Spanish vocabulary and expressions. They are designed for
children
Lucía y Valentín “Buenas maneras”
Learning manners is an important part of growing up. This beautifully illustrated series aims to do just that.
Lucía y Valentín aprenden a decir Por Favor
Lucía y Valentín aprenden a decir Gracias
La oruga muy hambrienta
The Very Hungry Caterpillar in Spanish.
El gran, gran, gran dinosaurio
The well-known Really Big Dinosaur in Spanish - so much fun
for reading out loud to a small group.
DELE
Intext carries stock of all certification preparation series from the
Spanish publishers for Adults and DELE Escolar. Please enquire.