Book excerpt: For courses in Elementary Spanish A communicative program that places culture front and center Mosaicos: Spanish as a World Languag e offers instructors the truly communicative, deeply culture-focused approach they seek while providing the guidance and tools students need to be successful using a program with highly communicative goals. With Mosaicos, there is no need to compromise. Recognizing the importance of the relationship between culture and language, the authors place culture front and center throughout, creating for students a multifaceted experience of the intricate mosaic of the Spanish language and its cultures. The 7th Edition offers new Integrated Performance Assessments that make measuring learning outcomes easier than ever. Available packaged with MyLab(tm) Spanish, packaged with the Pearson Single Solution, or as a standalone text. MyLab is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. The Pearson Single Solution allows students to complete their assigned language practice on their mobile devices using Duolingo, the world's leading language learning app. It also enables instructors to create their entire course inside the campus Learning Management System, simplifying the way they use Pearson-provided content in language courses. Note: This loose-leaf, three-hole punched version of the textbook gives you the flexibility to take only what you need to class and add your own notes -- all at an affordable price. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab or the Pearson Single Solution, ask your instructor to confirm the correct ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.