Mas all de las palabras, 3rd edition ensures a smooth transition between the first and second year of language study. With rich and effective integration of culture and language, each chapter focuses on a set of topics related to a broad cultural theme and fully integrates it with language development. A motivational approach introduces literature with selections that reflect one of the chapter’s cultural themes and activities that require students to interact personally with the text. Development strategies for all four skills prepare students for future courses in composition, conversation, literature, and civilization.