Readings have pronunciation guides and English translations. The Humor section at the end is very entertaining, which would engage students, but the colored background makes it a little hard to read. The Appendix includes additional instruction in subjects like the use of the articles. This site is rich in vocabulary and verbs. It includes a discussion of 20 common errors made by English speakers learning Spanish, which would help students avoid that hybrid language they often speak, Spanglish.
Students can practice their language in chat rooms and can participate in pen pal exchanges.
The course arrangement allows for the beginning student to work at lessons of increasing difficulty. A good variety of topics make these lessons interesting. Each comes with comprehension questions. Under the Links and Resources are wonderful listings and cultural links that span the Spanish-speaking world from prehistory to today. The Online Tools include dictionaries and a verb conjugator, invaluable tools for students of all levels.