Atando los cabos
Curso intermedio de español
(Sixth Edition)
©2025, 460 pages
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The book is organized into eight thematic chapters paired with a complementary section for reinforcing basic grammatical structures. Each chapter merges vocabulary and idiomatic expressions with language functions, extending into discussions on intermediate-level grammar. It facilitates personalized language advancement, underlining the holistic development of linguistic skills across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Utilizing feedback from both instructors and students, the authors have updated the scope and sequence of the sixth edition of this book to map closely to what today’s students need to succeed in their course. The number of chapters has been condensed so instructors can use class time for activities designed to help ace the intermediate level. In addition, along with updated cultural notes and revised vocabulary, this edition includes new cultural videos and attractive new illustrations throughout each chapter.
Atando los cabos is the ideal text for second and third-year Spanish language courses at the undergraduate level.
La sexta edición de Atando los cabos: Curso intermedio de español guía a los estudiantes de español de nivel intermedio a través de un currículo basado en la comunicación auténtica y la competencia cultural. Esta edición enfatiza el uso práctico del idioma y la comprensión cultural a través de un enfoque centrado en el estudiante. Con igual énfasis en la fluidez y la precisión, el libro utiliza actividades comunicativas que reflejan los desafíos del mundo actual. Las tareas están pensadas para mejorar el pensamiento crítico, la expresión creativa, y la comparación intercultural.
El libro está organizado en ocho capítulos temáticos combinados con una sección complementaria que repasa las estructuras gramaticales básicas. Cada capítulo fusiona el vocabulario y las expresiones idiomáticas con las funciones del lenguaje, extendiéndose a discusiones sobre gramática de nivel intermedio. Facilita el avance personalizado del lenguaje, subrayando el desarrollo holístico de las habilidades lingüísticas en escucha, habla, lectura y escritura.
Utilizando comentarios tanto de instructores como de estudiantes, los autores han actualizado la secuencia, los temas y el contenido de la sexta edición para brindar lo que los estudiantes de hoy necesitan para tener éxito en la comunicación a este nivel. El número de capítulos se ha condensado para que los instructores puedan utilizar el tiempo de clase en actividades diseñadas para ayudar a dominar el nivel intermedio. Además, de actualizar las notas culturales el vocabulario y las ilustraciones, se incluyen nuevos videos con lenguaje auténtico que exhiben el acento de diferentes países hispanos.
Atando los cabos es el texto ideal para cursos de lengua española de segundo y tercer año a nivel universitario.
Marta Rosso-O'Laughlin is a Distinguished Senior Lecturer, in the Romance Studies Department at Tufts University. She has a MA in Applied Linguistics and specializes in Second Language Acquisition. She is the author of several Spanish textbooks for college-level as well as secondary-level. Her academic interests include the theory and practice of second language acquisition and fostering independent language learning.
Marta Rosso-O'Laughlin es profesora de español e en el departamento de “Romance Studies” en la Universidad de Tufts. Sus especialidades académicas incluyen la teoría y la práctica del aprendizaje de un segundo idioma. Es la autora de varios libros de textos de español de diferentes niveles para estudiantes universitarios y secundarios.
Marta Rosso-O'Laughlin es profesora de español e en el departamento de “Romance Studies” en la Universidad de Tufts. Sus especialidades académicas incluyen la teoría y la práctica del aprendizaje de un segundo idioma. Es la autora de varios libros de textos de español de diferentes niveles para estudiantes universitarios y secundarios.
María González-Aguilar obtained her degree in Educational Sciences in Argentina, completed her postgraduate education in Middlebury College. She currently lives in Paris, where she has taught at the Instituto Cervantes and at the Ecole Polytechnique.
María González-Aguilar, obtuvo su título universitario en Ciencias de la Educación en Argentina, y completó su educación de posgrado en Middlebury College. Actualmente vive en París, donde ha enseñado en el Instituto Cervantes y en la École Polytechnique.
María González-Aguilar, obtuvo su título universitario en Ciencias de la Educación en Argentina, y completó su educación de posgrado en Middlebury College. Actualmente vive en París, donde ha enseñado en el Instituto Cervantes y en la École Polytechnique.
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"Atando los cabos centers culture from multiple perspectives in a beautiful celebration of diversity that invites the student to lend their voice to these current and relevant issues in the target language."
Ashley Zehel, Valencia College
"Excellent textbook! It would give instructors everything they need to have a successful class, that includes every aspect of language learning: reading, writing, listening and conversation."
Deyanira Rojas-Sosa, SUNY New Paltz
"Refreshing, modern, and perfect for our new generations of students!"
Francesco Masala-Martínez, Tennessee State University
"A true textbook made for intermediate learners that will help propel them forward with the knowledge of the Spanish language."
Kevin J. Torres, University of South Carolina – Union
"Atando los cabos effective and clear organization will inspire instructors to walk into a classroom and teach with purpose and good humor."
Maribel Lárraga, PhD, Our Lady of the Lake University
"The culture-centered and student-centered approach to using Spanish in context."
Mark Bates, PhD, Des Moines Area Community College
"An active, real and high-impact proposal for those who, beyond learning the language, want to experience it."
Dr. Carolina Escudero, University of Missouri
"Relevant material with an abundance of authentic text."
Dr. Nancy Zimmerman, Kutztown University of PA
"A textbook that would help the students, step by step, achieve higher levels of Spanish.”
Jaime A. Orrego, Saint Anselm College
Ashley Zehel, Valencia College
"Excellent textbook! It would give instructors everything they need to have a successful class, that includes every aspect of language learning: reading, writing, listening and conversation."
Deyanira Rojas-Sosa, SUNY New Paltz
"Refreshing, modern, and perfect for our new generations of students!"
Francesco Masala-Martínez, Tennessee State University
"A true textbook made for intermediate learners that will help propel them forward with the knowledge of the Spanish language."
Kevin J. Torres, University of South Carolina – Union
"Atando los cabos effective and clear organization will inspire instructors to walk into a classroom and teach with purpose and good humor."
Maribel Lárraga, PhD, Our Lady of the Lake University
"The culture-centered and student-centered approach to using Spanish in context."
Mark Bates, PhD, Des Moines Area Community College
"An active, real and high-impact proposal for those who, beyond learning the language, want to experience it."
Dr. Carolina Escudero, University of Missouri
"Relevant material with an abundance of authentic text."
Dr. Nancy Zimmerman, Kutztown University of PA
"A textbook that would help the students, step by step, achieve higher levels of Spanish.”
Jaime A. Orrego, Saint Anselm College
