**The printing errors in Pasos 1 Fourth Edition have been corrected**Pasos 1, fourth edition, is the first part of the best-selling two-stage Spanish course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or who have a basic knowledge of the language.Whether learning for work or pleasure, at home or in the classroom, Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language, enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand a language spoken by over 400 million people.This new edition has been fully updated and includes a wealth of new, contemporary photographs.A brand new section at the end of the course provides a range of activities linked to the DVD, available in the Pasos 1 CD & DVD Set or as part of the Complete Pack and Coursepack .What do I get?Cours: containing 14 thematic lessons, this full-colour cours is the primary text for the course and is ideal for classroom and home use.What's in the course?Pasos 1 is full of learning features to help you progress in reading, writing, listening and speaking Spanish:-Covers the skills and structures needed for the UK GCSE examination-14 units include a range of everyday themes such as meeting people, shopping, making plans, talking about work and family and travelling-Authentic reading, listening and video materials are used throughout for a range of activities based on everyday Spanish in Spain and Latin America (CD and DVD Set must be bought separately 9781473610767)-Clear explanations and examples make the grammar easy to absorb-The Rincón cultural feature presents short pieces of cultural interest about contemporary Spain and Spanish-Free Interactive online quizzes and exercises are specially designed to reinforce learning in the classroom or at homeWhat will I learn in Pasos 1?Key language structures and communicationPasos 1 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 and Latin America.Vocabulary and grammarFrom the outset, a realistic range of registers and vocabulary encourage development of the essential skill of comprehension.Clear examples and explanations make the grammar easy to absorb, and emphasis is placed on the acquisition of a wide range of essential vocabulary from an early stage. Culture and skills for daily lifeUnits begin with a Prepárate page of activities and include plenty of grammar tasks.The Rincón Cultural feature presents short texts of cultural interest and each unit ends with an Autoevaluación self-assessment checklist enabling students to review what they have learned.Audio track references on a page-by-page basis ensure that listening activities are easily identified and online resources provide extra practice of essential language.The new video, filmed entirely in Spain, brings authentic culture and language in the classroom. GCSE level...