As the class is structured around primarily learning how to communicate, this text was chosen to work within a task based framework. Each unit revolves around communicative tasks necessary for very basic function in a Spanish speaking environment with the grammatical forms necessary to complete those tasks. Therefore, rather than having a teacher centered, grammar centered course where we are learning about Spanish, the students are the focus of the activities in class and practical application of grammatical forms are central in order to derive and communicate meaning.
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