The Spanish Verb Pivots book focuses on the present indicative, but also covers the immediate future, and + infinitive (as well as 'verbs like ). It is aimed at learners in the . It was conceived both for classroom and independent use, whatever the method, setting or course, as it offers ample opportunities for practice through a wide range of activities designed to appeal to learners with a variety of cognitive styles and learning preferences. It can be used to the target verbs and associated grammar and lexicogrammar patterns to . It can also be useful if you teach (years 9 to 11 in the U.K.) in order to consolidate, expand and deepen their mastery of those verbs and patterns. The latter learners, in our experience, are often able to master verb formation, but lack , i.e. knowledge of verb (which lexis the verbs partner with) and (the rules which bind the verbs with what comes before and after them in a sentence). Each macro-unit starts 'small' with the target verb being learnt within very basic sentence patterns and in the first person only. As each unit progresses In order to enhance transferrability of learning and lexical depth, each verb is also practised with a variety of lexical sets. For instance, the verb is practised with animals, classroom objects, clothes, physical description, emotional and physical states, age, etc. , as, in order for the learners to be able to become creative with each sentence pattern, they must also master the manipulation of the changeable items in each sentence such as verbs, adjectives, pronouns determiners, etc. - this is a major innovation of this book.