íTrato hecho! Spanish for Real Life is a “hands-on,” modular beginning Spanish program which stresses the features of Spanish needed for everyday communication and applies them immediately to realistic settings. íTrato hecho! builds proficiency in Spanish and an appreciation for the Spanish language. It also develops students' understanding of Hispanic cultures and their growing importance in the world, while providing contexts that reinforce the usefulness of Spanish in today's global economy, particularly in North America.