"Kontakte continues to offer a truly communicative approach that supports functional proficiency, supported by the full suite of digital tools available in Connect. This proven introductory German program maintains its commitment to meaningful communicative practice as well as extensive coverage of the 5 Cs and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012. Now in its ninth edition, Kontakte has greatly expanded its digital offering: Connect now contains the full scope of activities originating from both the white and blue pages of the student text and the Workbook / Laboratory Manual (Arbeitsbuch). Furthermore, the digital program now offers LearnSmart®, an adaptive learning program that helps students learn grammar and vocabulary more efficiently by tailoring the experience to individual student needs"--