Pasos 1

Pasos, along with Contatti and Facon de Parler, has been a huge success over the last decade with the book regularly appearing in the top 30 non-fiction bestsellers in the autumn. A second edition of Pasos 1 with updating and references to the Internet and modern technology appeared in 2001, consolidating its position as the best-selling Spanish evening class course in the UK. This revised reprint of Pasos 1 now includes references to the Euro and in the audio component of the course, Pesetas have been replaced by Euros throughout. Pasos is the course for anyone wishing to learn Spanish from scratch. Whether learning for work or pleasure, Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand contemporary Spanish. Pasos 1, the first part of the course, introduces the key structures of the language over 14 thematic lessons with the emphasis placed firmly on communication. Authentic reading and listening materials are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations in Spain. From the outset, a realistic range of registers and vocabulary encourage development of the essential skill of comprehension.
There are regular opportunities for revision and consolidation, and vocabulary and grammar support are given both at the end of each lesson and in full at the end of the book. Pasos 1 is ideal for group and individual study and covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level. The changes for the second edition were not large scale, with exercises and realia updated where necessary, grammar explanations improved and a number of new photos and artwork. The use of English is kept to a minimum after the first two units in line with current practice.