Impresiones is a method for learning Spanish. This monolingual learning method focuses on an action-oriented approach that promotes both communication and collaboration skills through various group activities. Students are introduced to the diversity and cultural richness of the Spanish-speaking world through thematic dialogues. This fosters sociocultural and intercultural competence. The activity-based lessons spark students' interest, allowing them to engage all their senses and apply what they have learned practically and directly.
The structure of Impresiones is clear and flexible, supporting a didactic learning sequence: "I understand - I practice - I produce." It combines both inductive and deductive learning for grammar instruction. The material also includes reinforcement pages for vocabulary and final exams to clarify what has been learned in each unit. Thanks to the appropriate progression of difficulty and achievable activities, students quickly experience success.
The Impresiones 1 textbook is suitable for students and adults at the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The first part consists of twelve chapters of eight pages each, carefully designed to create a sense of progression and thus increase students' motivation.
Each chapter includes various sections, including "Let's entertain!" exercises that can be used at various points throughout the lesson. In addition, each chapter offers supplementary reinforcement activities, categorized as "we play more, we talk more, we write more, and we learn more." Every four chapters are followed by a special section called Panorama, which offers games, listening and reading comprehension exercises with authentic texts, and a final project whose themes connect to the previous lessons.
The method includes numerous communication activities and practice styles to promote well-rounded learning. Students receive useful strategic tips for effectively completing the suggested exercises. An accompanying explanatory booklet provides additional information on grammar, communication, and supplementary exercises.
The digital edition includes a digital textbook for teachers and offers a free one-year license to students who purchase the print version. Both versions are available on any device and offer hundreds of digitized activities. Teachers can add new activities or modify existing exercises. Intertaal simplifies the acquisition of materials with fast delivery and reliable service.
The website offers downloadable audio files for the workbook and student book, including songs composed specifically for these books in various styles such as salsa, merengue, and tango. A free downloadable teaching guide is available with educational ideas, solutions to the exercises, worksheets, and songs. Videos are also available on the SGEL YouTube channel, with special versions with and without subtitles.