Gente: A task-based approach to learning Spanish, 4th edition

Gente follows a task-based approach, guiding you to learn by doing in your effort to achieve a high level of oral proficiency with the Spanish language. Rather than presenting explanations about the language, the authors immerse you in the experience of speaking, listening to, reading and writing Spanish. With the text's consistent instructional sequence, you'll progress from a focus on input to a focus on output. With task-based instruction you'll learn to better cope with natural, spontaneous speech and more easily tackle tough reading texts.

The 4th Edition offers updates based on extensive instructor and student feedback and new research in the language learning field. More task-based writing instruction and revised cultural and grammar coverage are also included.