Ritmos
- This is one of the reasons why I finally decided to go with !Arriba!: music captivates students' interest and it is a great part of culture.
- Ana Almonte, Hudson Valley Community College
Taller
- I especially like the Taller and think the students are writing at a higher level than in the past.
- Mary Newcomer McKinney, Texas Christian University
Grammar
- I like the Aplicacion exercises, especially the readings which integrate the grammar structure as well as the culture.
- Angelina Craig-Florez, Columbia University
- The clarity and conciseness of the grammatical explanations is one of the best characteristics of this book. Grammar explanations are always accurate.
- Roberto Fuertes-Manjon, Midwestern State University
Organization
- The chapters are undoubtedly easy to teach due mainly to the organizational structure.
- Roberto Fuertes-Manjon, Midwestern State University
- Grammar and vocabulary are simple and easy to understand by students who do not have any knowledge of language structure.
- Luis E. Latoja, Columbus State Community College
- The layout is easy to follow by both instructor and student. When you open !Arriba! it does not overwhelm you by complicated or confusing organization.
- Mikela Zhezha-Thaumanavar, Western Michigan University
- Contains a solid, logical progression of information. Good variety of activities.
- Neal Anthony Messer, Virginia Military Institute
Companion web site
- The companion web site is THE BEST, especially the review and practice tests. A student commented today on how well he liked the web site.
- Shannie S. Jessup, Surry Community College
Culture
- The culture sections appear quite useful, unlike many other textbooks I have encountered.
- Albert Shank, Scottsdale Community College
- I think the authors have done a great job of integrating the cultural content into many of the activities, even in the grammar sections.
- Kathleen Wheatley, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
- I like the art work and inclusion of famous Hispanics like Carlos Santana and Pablo Picasso, Frida & Diego. It gives me an opportunity to expand on the cultural aspects.
- Shannie S. Jessup, Surry Community College
Paginas section
- Reading selections are very useful and appropriate
- Albert Shank, Scottsdale Community College
Approach
- I think it does an excellent job of incorporating all four skills along with meaningful cultural exercises, musical exercises, and video.
- Albert Shank, Scottsdale Community College
- We are pleased with the focus on all four skills and the strong cultural component.
- Kathleen Wheatley, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Teacher Annotations
- I like the suggestions and teaching tips. I mentor our teaching assistants and international scholars, who usually have no teaching experience or pedagogy courses. The suggestions get them thinking more creatively.
- Mary Stevens, SUNY New Paltz
