What is included in the Destinations Library?

Students embark on a language-learning adventure with the Destinations Library, a one-stop shop for curated cultural resources. With a wealth of culturally relevant content, engaging texts, and an ever-expanding collection of learning resources, Destinations Library allows students to experience authentic language without leaving the classroom. Access your Destinations Library from the Course Navigator to explore more.

1. Getting Started
   
   The Getting Started section of the Destinations Library includes an introduction to the resources as well as editable activities for iCulture, My Language Town^TM videos, and the eReaders.
   
   

2. iCulture
   
   iCulture libraries include iPassport, iVideos, iNews, and iSongs, which are videos, news articles, and songs about a wide variety of topics. All assets are accompanied by activities and other relevant information for a rich cultural experience.
   
    
    

• iPassport Library: Virtual tours around the Spanish-speaking world are conducted by engaging hosts. New videos are released monthly.

• iVideos Library: Documentary-style videos depict the lives of young people in their native countries. New videos are released monthly.

• iNews Library: Articles keep students informed about current events. Three new articles are released weekly, in a basic and advanced format.

• iSongs Library: Current and traditional karaoke-style songs engage students. New songs are released monthly.
  
  All media have been organized by level for ease of use, according to your students’ proficiency. 

• Novice: classroom levels 1-2 

• Intermediate: classroom levels 2-3 

• Advanced: classroom levels 3 and beyond
  
  Click Open on any tile to preview the content. You can also access the iCulture libraries from the iCulture button on the left menu bar.

3. My Language Town^TM Video Library 
   
   Native speakers highlight unique cultural perspectives and ask thought-provoking questions.
   
   

4. ClearTalk 
   
   Students practice speaking with an AI-powered conversation partner that simulates live conversations. ClearTalk's speech recognition technology provides immediate feedback to allow students to improve their responses.
   
   

5. eReader Library 
   
   The eReader library contains an extensive selection of digital readers, from classic tales to new adventures. The library caters to all proficiency levels, from novice to advanced. Each eReader is paired with narrated audio to enhance comprehension and includes resources and tools to build skills, promote exploration, and reinforce learning
   
   

6. Performance Activities
   
   Performance activities give students the opportunity to use their Spanish in real-world scenarios. They record video responses to prompts, such as text messages, pictures, or short videos. Teachers can easily review students' progress through the submitted recordings and evaluate them using an integrated proficiency rubric.