{"product_id":"oxford-ib-dp-spanish-b-course-book-2027-9781382080682","title":"Spanish B: Course Companion (NYP Due March 2027)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxford Resources for IB DP Spanish B: Course Book\u003c\/strong\u003e is the concept-based coursebook for IB Diploma Programme Spanish B, developed in cooperation with the IB and fully updated for the 2027 subject guide. Written by Ana Valbuena and Laura Martín Cisneros and published by Oxford University Press, it supports first teaching in August 2027 and first exams in May 2029.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy teachers choose it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloped in cooperation with the IB.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeach with confidence knowing the content has been developed with, and reviewed by, the IB for the new course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete coverage of the 2027 subject guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery aspect of the new language acquisition syllabus is covered, so you can plan your two-year course knowing nothing is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady before you need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublication is expected in February 2027, the same month the new guide launches, giving you the spring and summer to plan ahead of August first teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcept-based teaching made easier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe revised guide places more emphasis on conceptual understanding and critical thinking. 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