Marty Knorre Thalia Dorwick Ana María Pérez-Gironés,
Wesleyan University William R. Glass Hildebrando Villarreal,
California State University, Los Angeles
ISBN: 0072873949 Copyright year: 2005
Feature Summary
Some of the proven hallmarks of Puntos de partida include:
An abundance of classroom-tested practice material, ranging from form-focused exercises to communicative activities that promote real conversation
Vocabulary, grammar and culture that work together as interactive units, unifying this important aspect of language learning
An emphasis on the meaningful use of Spanish
A positive portrayal of contemporary Hispanic cultures, carefully integrated into the chapter theme and activities
Print and media supplementary materials that are carefully coordinated with the core text
Clear, concise grammar sections first introduce the grammar point in context, provide abundant examples, and follow up with carefully crafted activities that move from form-focused to communicative
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