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Puntos de partida
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The Seventh Edition
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Puntos de partida: An Invitation to Spanish, 7/e

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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