Rumbo al Éxito: Spanish B for the Diploma Programme – Student Book + 2-Year eBook Bundle (NYP Due March 2027)

IB Spanish B that teaches students to think, not just to communicate. Rumbo al Éxito is a complete two-year IB Diploma Programme Spanish B coursebook for Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) students. It is written for the revised IB Language B course: first teaching 2027, first examinations 2029. This bundle includes the print Student Book and 2 years of eBook access. One book covers both years of the DP, and it comes with an interactive learning platform, assessment preparation from an IB examiner, and ready-made lessons for teachers (Teacher’s Resource Pack, sold separately). IB Spanish B Coursebook for the Revised 2027 Language B Course (First Exams 2029) Rumbo al Éxito isn’t just a new book. It was written around the changes to the revised syllabus and the updated assessment model. It shares the IB’s vision of language acquisition as an interconnected ecosystem. Themes, skills, text types, intercultural understanding and assessment preparation are linked across both years, so they aren’t taught as separate pieces. Fully aligned with the 2027 syllabus revisions and the updated assessments for first examinations in 2029 Follows the curriculum’s lenses of cultures, communication and perspectives Prepares students for Paper 1, Paper 2 and the Individual Oral at SL and HL One Book for Both Years of the IB Diploma Programme Two complete five-unit cycles, one for each year of the DP Year 1 (Grade 11): Units 1–5 Year 2 (Grade 12): Units 6–10 All five IB prescribed themes are covered twice: Experiences, Identities, Human Ingenuity, Social Organization and Sharing the Planet. Students return to each theme in Year 2 with greater depth and complexity. One book for two years means schools spend less than they would on a separate book for each year. Color-coded units and sections make the book easy to navigate. IB Spanish B Exam Preparation: Paper 1, Paper 2 and Individual Oral Enhanced and updated Éxito en… sections give targeted practice and expert tips for every IB assessment component. They are written by an IB examiner. Paper 1 (productive skills): guided writing of IB text types in every theme. Word counts are SL 250–400 and HL 450–600. Paper 2 (receptive skills): regular reading and listening practice with authentic texts, audio and video Individual Oral: theme-opening photos for SL practice, and samples of the literary-extract format for HL Critical Thinking, TOK and Intercultural Understanding Theory of Knowledge (TOK) connections throughout help students build critical thinking, intercultural understanding and international-mindedness. Questioning from the first page: every theme opens with discussion questions and photos. Critical reading and listening: activities on purpose, audience, bias and point of view in authentic texts, audio and video Perspectives and intercultural comparison across the Spanish-speaking world Real-world debate topics: artificial intelligence, social media, human rights, equality, fair trade, migration, natural resources and bilingual identity Arguing in writing and aloud: opinion columns, editorials, essays and debates for Paper 1, plus Reflexiona y opina speaking tasks Inquiry projects: Investiga y comparte research tasks that teach students to evaluate sources Future-ready skills and social-emotional learning (SEL) in every lesson Interactive Learning Platform with Listening Practice and Text-Type Templates Auto-graded interactive digital activities give students instant feedback and save teachers marking time. Embedded listening comprehension practice: a growing library of scripted audio activities built into the platform Downloadable templates for every IB text type, which teachers can download for students to fill out. They cover articles, opinion columns, editorials, emails, letters, diary entries, blogs, news reports, reports, interviews, speeches, debates, essays, brochures, reviews, forum and social media posts, and instructions. The same templates are also collected at the back of the Student Book. Inside Every Unit: How Rumbo al Éxito Is Structured Entremos en tema: warm-up questions and photos, which also work as Individual Oral practice Lee y comprende: reading comprehension with authentic texts Escucha y entiende: listening and video comprehension Escribe correctamente: grammar, connectors and vocabulary (Lengua y acción) plus guided Paper 1 writing (Tipos de texto) Reflexiona y opina: interactive and presentational speaking Investiga y comparte: optional research projects Exploremos…: an illustrated two-page spread on Peru, Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Colombia, Argentina, Central America and more Éxito en…: examiner-written assessment practice and tips Vistazo literario (HL): literary excerpts such as Ricardo Palma’s Tradiciones peruanas. These excerpts give students a sample of HL literary tasks. They do not replace the HL requirement to study two literary works. For Teachers: IB Spanish B Teacher’s Resource Pack Sold separately (ISBN 9781957136431). Ready-made lessons for every unit across both years, matched lesson by lesson to the Student Book PowerPoint slides for each lesson Student worksheets for reading, listening, writing, speaking and grammar Mark schemes for activities and assessments Revision documents for IB exam preparation What’s Included in the Student Book + eBook Bundle Rumbo al Éxito Student Book (print) 2-year eBook access Sold separately: Teacher’s Resource Pack (ISBN 9781957136431) and 2-Year eBook only (ISBN 9781957136417) Product Details Title: Rumbo al Éxito: Spanish B for the Diploma Programme Authors: Mirta Oramas, María Eva Molina Publisher: IB Source Education ISBN: 9781957136400 Format: Paperback + 2-Year eBook Bundle Level: IB Diploma Programme Spanish B, SL and HL Curriculum: DP Language B, first teaching 2027, first examinations 2029 Publication: March 2027 (available for pre-order) Rumbo al Éxito IB Spanish B: Frequently Asked Questions Is Rumbo al Éxito updated for the new IB Spanish B course? Yes. It is written for the revised IB Language B course (first teaching 2027, first examinations 2029), and it reflects both the syllabus revisions and the updated assessments. Do students need a separate book for each year of the DP? No. One book covers both years: two five-unit cycles, with all five prescribed themes taught twice. That makes it a cost-effective choice for schools. Is it for SL or HL? Both. The core units serve SL and HL students, and the Vistazo literario sections add HL literary practice. Does it prepare students for Paper 1, Paper 2 and the Individual Oral? Yes. Examiner-written Éxito en… sections, guided text-type writing, reading and listening practice, and speaking activities cover every assessment component. What is on the learning platform? Auto-graded interactive activities, embedded scripted listening comprehension practice, and downloadable templates for every IB text type. How does the book develop critical thinking? Students evaluate texts for purpose and bias, compare cultural perspectives, debate current issues, defend arguments in writing and speaking, complete research projects, and make TOK connections. Does the bundle include the eBook? Yes. It includes the print Student Book and 2 years of eBook access. Are ready-made lesson plans available? Yes, through the Teacher’s Resource Pack (sold separately), which includes slides, worksheets, mark schemes and revision documents. This resource was developed independently from, and is not endorsed by, the International Baccalaureate Organization.