Hola, Amigos!

Ana C. Jarvis, a native of Paraguay, was born in Asuncion and attended school in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She received her Ph.D. in Spanish from the University of California, Riverside, in 1973. Dr. Jarvis retired from Chandler-Gilbert Community College after a long and distinguished career. Prior to CGCC, she taught at Mesa Community College; the University of California, Riverside; San Bernardino Valley College; Brigham Young University; and Riverside City College. In addition to authoring numerous Spanish textbooks, she has published several short stories in Spanish. In 1988, she was chosen as "Faculty Member of the Year" at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

This highly accessible, manageable program is user-friendly for instructors, teaching assistants, and students. Known for its succinct and precise grammar explanations, its presentation of high-frequency and practical vocabulary, and its overall flexibility, ¿HOLA, AMIGOS! continues to maintain its appeal with instructors regardless of their preferred methodology. The program is designed to develop students¿ ability to communicate effectively in Spanish in a variety of situations as well as to strengthen cultural awareness and competence. It offers a full scope and sequence, yet is brief enough to be used effectively for a two-semester course. The eighth edition features an enhanced integration and presentation of culture and new and exciting technology components. All components are fully integrated with the flexibility to accommodate a range of scheduling factors, contact hours, course objectives, and ability levels.

Brief Contents. Preliminary Lesson. Conversaciones breves. Unit 1: LOS ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS. 1. En la universidad. 2. Estudiantes y profesores. Unit 2: EN FAMILIA. 3. Los trabajos de la casa. 4. Una fiesta de cumpleanos. Unit 3: 'QUE COMEMOS HOY? 5. 'Que vas a pedir? 6. En el mercado. Unit 4: PARA DIVERTIRSE. 7. Un fin de semana. 8. Las actividades al aire libre. Unit 5: 'QUE HACEMOS HOY? 9. De compras. 10. Haciendo diligencias. Unit 6: DE VACACIONES. 11. Buen viaje. 12. 'Donde nos hospedamos? Unit 7 'COMO TE SIENTES? 13. En la sala de emergencia. 14. Cuatro mensajes. Un poco mas. Appendices. Vocabularies. Index. Photo and Art Credits.