Italian

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.

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 

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

Why choose DAI! 2?

• 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