Italian

The Teacher's Guide will help you to prepare your AL DENTE 3 lessons effortlessly!

The Teacher's Guide offers:

• Clear methodological directions
• Instructions and alternative suggestions for carrying out the activities in the textbook
• Supplementary activities and suggestions for using the downloadable extras
• Keys and solutions for the student textbook exercises

The Teacher's Guide will help you to prepare your AL DENTE 4 lessons effortlessly!

The Teacher's Guide offers:

• Clear methodological directions
• Instructions and alternative suggestions for carrying out the activities in the textbook
• Supplementary activities and suggestions for using the downloadable extras
• Keys and solutions for the student textbook exercises

Novice High to Advanced Low

An innovative approach to grammar:

• Explains the Italian grammatical system while emphasizing meaning and real-life use of language
• Presents a thoroughly detailed description of the grammar, providing a context in which students can apply the rules in meaningful ways
• Uses clear design features to support and enhance the understanding of grammatical meanings
• It covers the essential grammatical concepts of levels Novice High to Advance Low
• More than 300 hundred activities

Captain Rossetti is in Siena visiting a friend during the Palio horse race, when the winner's prize, a silken banner, vanishes. As the investigation unfolds, tensions rise between rival quarters of the city and the presence of a group of animal-rights activists, capable of anything, opens up a number of possible leads.

Violent events shock two peaceful towns near Bologna when one mayor is assassinated and another is threatened...

Captain Rossetti is in Milan for a romantic weekend, complete with performance of Madame Butterfly at La Scala, when a murder soon cuts the couple's plans short. A crime of passion? That's how it looks...

Inspector De Angelis is in Genoa for the historic Regata boat race, but when four girls disappear from the same fashion agency, the inspector is soon involved in the case.

Commissario De Angelis returns to Naples for the Miracle of San Gennaro but the blood of the ancient saint is not the only blood to be found... 

Commissario De Angelis returns to Naples for the Miracle of San Gennaro but the blood of the ancient saint is not the only blood to be found...

Beginner's level CEFR A1

Elena, who is in Venice for a conference, takes the opportunity to see the city during Carnival and also to meet Alvise, a friend from Instagram, in person. Making the most of the magical Venetian Carnival atmosphere, they arrange to meet up wearing masks and explore the city. And something mysterious happens...

Near beginners level CEFR A2.

Before going to Siena to attend a course on the History of Art, Max spends a weekend in Florence. As soon as he arrives he meets the mysterious Beatrice, who involves him in a very special treasure hunt.

Near beginners level CEFR A1.

A gift from her daughter Lucia, Franca takes a trip to Rome, the Eternal City, a place she hasn't revisited in many years. Together they rediscover the Capital's beautiful sights and go in search of someone special to Franca... Will they find them?

Beginner's level CEFR A1

Hans is going to spend a study weekend preparing for a Pastry course. But many unexpected events change his plans. The biggest surprise is Ciro, a very sociable and spontaneous roommate who introduces him to the real Naples.

Near beginners level CEFR A1.

A gift from her daughter Lucia, Franca takes a trip to Rome, the Eternal City, a place she hasn't revisited in many years. Together they rediscover the Capital's beautiful sights and go in search of someone special to Franca... Will they find them?

The interactive digital book includes the activities of the book and the extra activities in a self-correcting format, and the audio version of the text.

Conversation course aimed at beginner learners:

• Taught entirely in Italian
• Packed full of interesting and engaging topics related to Italian culture and society
• Different language models for all types of context
• Activities to practice conversation, interaction, and negotiation skills
• Authentic texts
• Cultural insights

Arte e cucina enriches regular A2 and B1 level language courses with a variety of activities to expand students' vocabulary and improve their understanding of Italian grammar.

• Ideal for lovers of Italian art and cuisine as well as those new to the culture of Italy
• 10 units introduce 10 Italian artworks from the 15th-20th century together with 10 genuine Italian recipes
• Supporting information and images to accompany the exercises and to increase students' cultural knowledge

Level A2-C2.

Speak like the Italians do with this engaging collection of idiomatic expressions! The book provides simple explanations based on use and register together with contextualised examples.

• 10 essential articles to understand and put the action-oriented approach into practice
• Practical ideas for an application of theoretical concepts
• Articles written by specialists in foreign language education: Jean-Jacques Richer, Peter Griggs, Ernesto Martín Peris, Marilisa Birello, Albert Vilagrasa, and so on 

DAVVERO is a student-centered program that offers a methodological approach anchored in action. The action-oriented approach is apparent in micro-tasks throughout the lesson cycle, which prepare learners for the final projects at the end of each chapter. As students complete task-based activities that are personally relevant, they will feel encouraged to take an active role in their own learning. Teaching and learning Italian with DAVVERO is a truly exciting cultural and personal experience.

DAVVERO is a program aimed at North American college and university students learning Italian at the introductory and intermediate levels. Teaching and learning Italian with DAVVERO is a truly exciting cultural and personal experience.

The Annotated Instructor’s Edition of DAVVERO contains an abundance of annotations to complement various teaching styles, save time in class preparation and course management, and provide additional ideas on how to extend some activities.

The Bundle Edition of DAI! 1 includes the printed book and a one-year access code to BlinkLearning.

On the platform, you’ll find:

• Interactive digital e-book of the Student Edition and Workbook with audio, video, and additional interactive resources
• HTML book of the Student Edition and Workbook, in which most of the activities are interactive and is an easy-to-navigate, highly readable, and accessible tool
• A wealth of interactive supplementary resources

The Digital Edition of DAI! 1 is compatible with PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones and is accessible online and offline.

Please note that the printed textbook will be shipped, and the access code will be emailed to you. The access codes are non-refundable. If you do not receive your access code after purchasing, please get in touch with us at  [email protected].

The digital-only edition of DAI! 1 student version allows access for one year to:

• Interactive digital e-book of the Student Edition and Exercises with audio, video, and additional interactive resources
• HTML book of the Student Edition and Workbook, in which most of the activities are interactive and is an easy-to-navigate, highly readable, and accessible tool
• A wealth of interactive supplementary resources

It is compatible with PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones and is accessible online and offline.

Please note that access codes are non-refundable. If you do not receive your access code after purchasing, please get in touch with us at  [email protected].

The digital-only edition of DAI! 1 teacher version allows access for one year to:

• Interactive digital e-book of the Student Edition and Workbook with audio, video, and clickable extra resources.
• HTML book of the Student Edtition and Workbook, where most activities are interactive, provides easy navigation, high readability, and accessibility.
• Exclusive resources for the teacher include the Annotated Teacher's Edition, assessment tests, teaching support for remote learning, playful cards, and projectable cards.
• All additional resources are combined with the textbook.

The BlinkLearning platform enables teachers with the appropriate code to create class groups, send and assess assignments, and track student progress.

It is compatible with PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones, and is accessible online and offline.

Please note that access codes are non-refundable. If you do not receive your access code after purchasing, please get in touch with us at  [email protected].

DAI! is an Italian course designed for university students and adults, and may be suitable for some high school audiences. 

Why choose DAI! 1?

• All components in one volume: Student Book and Workbook
• Steady progression that allows for reaching the production stage in a simple and natural way
• Motivating, varied, and realistic communicative situations
• Content that stimulates cultural and intercultural reflection
• Authentic written and oral texts that address current issues in an inclusive way
• Authentic videos to immerse students in the language and culture
• Fun activities that promote interaction and production in a relaxed environment
• Wide range of exercises and animated videos to summarize and practice vocabulary and grammar