VISTAS has become the most widely adopted new introductory Spanish program in a decade. VISTAS 18 theme-based lessons promote self-expression and interaction in real-life contexts. ideal for a 2- to 3-semester sequence, meeting up to 5 hours per week, Vistas' features a flexible lesson organization designed to meet the needs of diverse teaching styles, institutions, and instructional goals. The authors' approach treats vocabulary and grammar as tools for effective communication, incorporates learning strategy instruction to develop students' skills, and emphasizes culture as integral to learning the language and communicating successfully.