Abstract:

"Ponto de Encontro" is the first Portuguese language textbook that allows the instructor to choose to teach either Brazilian or European Portuguese. While it seeks to emphasize commonalities, it also highlights and preserves important differences in both vocabulary and grammar. This program provides an ample, flexible, communication-oriented framework for use in beginning and intermediate Portuguese programs. Highly interactive approach towards presentation and practice of the language Cultural information and exchange integrated at every stage of instruction A rich variety of insights into cultural, social and political realities of the entire Portuguese-speaking world Strong emphasis on meaningful, contextualized communication in the classroom and beyond

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Textbook webpage: http://www.prenhall.com/ponto/