Designed for use in intermediate or advanced college level courses, this review of spoken and written Spanish grammar is complemented by a selection of short stories by well-known Spanish and Latin American writers. Grammar explanations and cultural presentations are given in straightforward, easy-to-understand Spanish with numerous examples, contextualized exercises and activities. Written to address today's diverse student population, especially for classes with both native and non-native speakers.

The new edition features a combined workbook for both native speakers and students who are learning Spanish as a second language. The exercises for native speakers are highlighted separately for ease of use.