Divided into eight units, the book makes extensive use of authentic illustrative material and is accompanied by three audiocassettes including an audio drama, authentic interviews and an activities cassette. A Bordo emphasizes communication in everyday situations

in Spanish, makes extensive use of exercises for self-assessment (with key to exercises and resume of achievement at the end of each unit), and features an attractive text design with illustrations. Three audiocassettes and a Transcript Booklet accompany the book.