The best-selling Abriendo paso is a two-volume program that addresses the needs of high school students in upper-level and advanced placement courses. The reading volume, Lectura, uses authentic readings from around the Spanish-speaking world, including the US, as springboards for developing proficiency in all four skills. The companion grammar, Gramtica, provides a complete review of Spanish grammar with an emphasis on communication. Flexible and attuned to students' varied backgrounds and ability levels, each volume of Abriendo paso may be used independently or in conjunction with other upper-level materials.