This perennial best-seller is written for Advanced Grammar and  Composition or Advanced Composition and Conversation classes.  Repase y escriba combines solid grammar coverage with contemporary  readings from a variety of sources, including literature,  magazines, and newspapers. Readings are preceded by a short passage  introducing the author and the context and is followed by  vocabulary, comprehension questions and conversation prompts. The  Sección léxica teaches students proverbs, idioms, and  word families. There are also topics for creative compositions with  guidelines. With updated literary and cultural readings, Repase y  Escriba includes an "oral exchange," to make the text more useful  when stressing conversation.