Qué Pasa? 2 - Junior Cycle Spanish

¿Qué Pasa? 2 has been developed to address the needs of today’s Spanish teachers and their students.

• Clear, student-friendly textbook with vibrant photos and creative illustrations
• Actively engages students in communicative activities and tasks
• Uses interdisciplinary teaching methods and an integrated approach to bring the five language skills of listening, reading, writing, spoken production and spoken interaction into every lesson
• Learning intentions checklists are provided at the start of each unit
• Authentic texts show natural language in use
• Grammar is presented in an integrated manner
• Peer assessment and pair-work activities allow for peer-to-peer learning
• An assessment unit provides information and practice to prepare for the Classroom-Based Assessments, the Assessment Task and the final exam
• Cultural information on the Spanish-speaking world promotes intercultural awareness
• Suitable for mixed-ability classes
• A free diario de aprendizaje helps students to:
  • reinforce learning
  • revise keywords
  • reflect on learning
  • collect grammar notes
  • compile a portfolio of written pieces put their new knowledge into practice
• Two student CDs with integrated listening exercises allow students to practise their pronunciation and listening skills at home
• A free set of classroom posters and a Teacher’s Resource Book containing:
  • a complete planning section, including a yearly scheme of work
  • additional worksheets and exercises, class tests and homework activities
  • transcripts and a teacher’s CD with additional audio material