¡Buen camino!: A reading & listening language adventure in Spanish: Volume 1 (Reading books for mastery)
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This reading program is intended for elementary Spanish learners. The vocabulary has been carefully selected to align with introductory Spanish textbooks, covering appropriate vocabulary selections and grammar tenses. This easy Spanish reader is enhanced with QR codes in all chapters to effectively accomplish the simultaneous combination of reading and listening to Spanish. The cognitive process of assimilating and comprehending the language is enhanced when the audio is played while the student reads. This approach proves highly effective for Spanish learners as well as heritage learners who are familiar with words but struggle with writing Spanish.Both the paperback and Kindle editions include QR codes that can be scanned using a different device to play the audio simultaneously while reading the story. If you are not familiar with scanning QR codes, the book is also available as an audiobook on Audible, allowing for easy reading while listening.The book offers readers an enjoyable way to practice the language while learning about the adventures of a student who wins a trip to Spain. It is the first book in the 'Buen Camino' series. The main character embarks on 'El Camino de Santiago' pilgrimage, starting from Roncesvalles, located near the Pyrenees on the border with France, and walking all the way to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia.In this first-level book, the story begins as the character prepares and starts the trip, sharing the experience. The vocabulary, commonly known as objects in the classroom, is practically and engagingly applied when reading about what the character needs to pack for the trip and to keep a journal. As the main character is a student from the United States experiencing Spain for the first time, readers easily identify with the difficulties and situations the character encounters. The verbs 'ser, ' 'estar, ' and other uses of 'tener' are subtly combined, providing an excellent opportunity to review their differences in a different context. The use of present tense regular verbs, stem-changing verbs, reflexive verbs, and vocabulary related to common learning objectives are incorporated in this introductory book.The book is divided into the following sections: ' A prepararse!' - How much do you know about this context?' A leer!' - Reading while simultaneously listening to the audiobook.Personal Glossary - Readers can look up unfamiliar words and write their meanings in their personal glossary.' A analizar!' - Students practice vocabulary, discuss ideas from the book, check for understanding, and discuss cultural points.' A escribir!' - Students write a short composition explaining why they should be selected to win a trip to Spain.The total audiobook length is 54 minutes. It is advised to listen/read through the content for the first time. When revisiting the content, you can go chapter by chapter, with each chapter having individual audio options.This book is a valuable resource for reviewing content at the end of the semester or for someone wanting to practice and enhance their learning. It can also be used while doing the pilgrimage.Ultimately, there is a course based on El Camino de Santiago, including the text, the audio, learning and practice activities. You can learn more in: https: //spanish-language-program-buen-camino-a-spanish.teachable.com/
