¡Aprendemos! Book 1 – Textbook and Workbook Set – 2nd / New Edition (2023)

Set includes textbook and workbook

¡Aprendemos! Book 1 is the complete teaching solution for the first year of the new Junior Cycle Spanish specification. This integrated print and digital topic-based programme is centred on the culture of the Spanish-speaking world and engages students with humour, stimulating content and up-to-date teaching methodologies. ¡Aprendemos! Book 1 will help students develop the essential skills for learning Spanish, covering reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary, with particular focus on speaking and listening.

• Reflects the most recent exam paper
• Unrivalled assessment support
• Carefully scaffolded to help students build language skills
• Packed with practical and engaging digital resources
• Grammar and Vocabulary lays the groundwork for successful language learning
• Abundance of authentic texts and strong cultural awareness content
• ¡Aprendemos! 2 for 2nd and 3rd year will be available in 2024

Comprehensive Scaffolding

• Sentence builders help vocabulary retention, and provide scaffolding to support written and spoken production – New
• Clearly signposted exercises for practice of all language skills
• Student-friendly language and design
• Learning tips in every chapter – New
• Revision pages, and Clave key tasks page to subtly prepare for the exam – New

Unrivalled Assessment Support

• Provides students with all the prep they need!
• Exercises and activities reflect the style of questions used in the SEC exam
• Dedicated chapter prepares students for CBA1 – New
• CBA student videos support preparation for CBA1 – New
• Sections and activities throughout to develop self-reflection skills – New
• Summer and winter tests

Grammar and Vocabulary Focus

• Interactive games make practising vocabulary and grammar fun!
• Review sections in each chapter summarise key vocabulary and grammar points
• Grammar PowerPoints for each chapter reinforce language skills – New

Cultural Awareness

• Exam-style comprehension questions based on the recent exam paper
• Authentic texts that immerse students in the language
• Provides cultural insights into Spanish-speaking countries

The ¡Aprendemos! 2nd Edition programme package:

• Student Textbook with themed units, engaging design and carefully planned progression
• Student Portfolio where students can complete scaffolded language tasks, prepare for CBAs and evaluate and reflect on their learning