About the Authors

Ramón López Castellano is a Lecturer in Spanish at Deakin University, Australia. Originally from Spain, Ramón has taught Spanish for nearly 25 years in different countries and at different levels. He hopes this book will become an exciting and important tool for students to engage with the Spanish language and, eventually, to get to know and love the rich and varied cultures that make up the Spanish-speaking world.

Israel Holas is a Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Melbourne. He hopes that this textbook is of use to, and inspires many more students to learn Spanish and experience the plurality of cultures that make up the Spanish-speaking world.

Fanny L. Rios Rodriguez is an experienced and passionate Spanish teacher with over 10 years of experience in the education industry. Originally from Mexico, she holds a Master’s in Teaching. Her research interests include students’ and teachers’ perceptions of learning, motivation, classroom behaviour, and Hispanic culture as perceived by students.