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, Native Speaker (My Language Town^TM) videos, and the eReaders.

2. iCulture 

iCulture includes 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: Thematic 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 and include audio recordings.
• iSongs Library: Current and traditional karaoke-style songs engage students. New songs are released monthly.

Click on a category and then Open on any tile to preview the content. You can also access and browse the full iCulture library from the iCulture button on the left menu bar.

The Communicative Resources and Activities section is where you will find interactive assignable activities and native speaker videos organized by themes. The topics mirror the unit themes of your language program.

3. 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.

4. My Language Town^TM Video Library 

Native Speaker Videos by My Language Town^TM features native speakers talking about everyday relevant topics.

5. Performance Activities

Performance activities give students the opportunity to use their Spanish in real-world scenarios. Students record video responses to prompts such as text messages, pictures, or short videos. 

6. eReader Library 

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