Immerse yourself! Following Gente: Nivel basicoin its philosophy and task-based approach to teaching and learning a second language, with Gente: Nivel intermediostudents learn intermediate level Spanish through interaction and collaborative work. Learners develop an ability to express themselves in real contexts and solve communicative problems. This intermediate level program exposes readers to a rich and understandable input of authentic language, has them use the language in real-life situations, and helps them to listen, read, speak and write the language effectively. With Gente: Nivel intermedio readers are encouraged to learn by doing and the results are long-term retention and a raised level of learners' achievement. Immerse yourself in a copy of Gente: Nivel intermedioand experience the results for yourself. Teaching & Learning Experience Task-based Approach Learners are encouraged to collaboratively interact with authentic language through a series of carefully-sequenced communicative activities and real-life tasks. "Tasks" are collaborative projects that integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing to complete them with the skills that are needed to communicate effectively in the real world. With Gente: Nivel intermediostudents learn by doing, communicate with a purpose and emerge as truly independent learners with the confidence to speak Spanish in a spontaneous, natural way. Connect with Culture Cultural topics of current interest in the Spanish-speaking world are introduced in every chapter and the opportunity for cross-cultural reflection is encouraged throughout the program. Explore Grammar Gente: Nivel intermedioseeks to provide learners with an integral approach to grammar, by which forms are associated with conveying meaning. The approach to grammar goes beyond the presentation and practice of linguistic forms. Each activity found in the program encourages the establishment of connections between forms and meanings, as well as the use of those forms in context. Working on grammar in Gente: Nivel intermedionot only entails the development of accuracy, but also the development of fluency and discourse. Sections that support grammar instruction and learning are the Consultorio lingüísticoand the quick grammar reference section located next to the grammar activities found in the Gramática en contexto. Build Vocabulary Readers learn vocabulary through contextualized activities found throughout the chapters. Develop Skills All sections in each chapter of the program are geared towards interaction, negotiation of meaning, and development of listening, reading, speaking and writing. Personalize Learning MyLanguageLabs'proven results will be available for fall 2012 courses.