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Access Italian

A First Language Course

Alessia Bianchi & Susanna Binelli

Paperback
RRP: £14.99
ISBN: 9780340812969
ISBN-10: 0340812966

Published: 27/08/2004
Extent: 224 pages
Illustrations: colour artwork, realia, photos

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Summary:
Access is the major new language series designed with the needs of today's generation of students firmly in mind. Whether learning for leisure or business purposes or working towards a curriculum qualification, Access Italian is specially designed for adults of all ages and gives students a thorough grounding in all the skills required to understand, speak, read and write contemporary Italian from scratch.

The coursebook consists of 10 units covering different topic areas, each of which includes Language Focus panels explaining the structures covered and a comprehensive glossary. Learning tips and assessment checklists help students to achieve a sense of autonomy. Numerous references to web-based activities, which will be an invaluable support to students’ learning, add significantly to the course.

The accompanying free website gives direct access to additional internet-based activities for students, plus teacher support and guidance.


  • Major new language course for adult education and IWLP classes, specially designed for today's generation of students.
  • Free website provides additional internet-based material: unit-by-unit extension activities, web links and exam guidance for students; course overview, classroom handouts & useful addresses for busy teachers.
  • 224-page full-colour coursebook has clear uncluttered progression and modern innovative design.
  • Thorough progressive exploitation of authentic material and natural dialogues.


Table of Contents:
Unit 1 - Buongiorno!
Unit 2 - E tu cosa prendi?
Unit 3 - Che lavoro fai?
Unit 4 - Cosa fai nel tempo libero?
Unit 5 - Casa dolce casa
Unit 6 - Un giorno a Milano
Unit 7 - Che bella vacanza!
Unit 8 - Che cosa è successo?
Unit 9 - Abitudini italiane
Unit 10 - L'anno prossimo


About the Author(s):
Alessia Bianchi, Lecturer in the Department of Italian Studies, University of Birmingham Susanna Binelli, Lecturer in Italian, Brasshouse Language Centre, Birmingham Henriette Harnisch, Head of Languages, Brasshouse Language Centre, Birmingham Series editor: Jane Wightwick, former Editorial Director, Macmillan and Berlitz Series consultant: Brasshouse Centre, Birmingham

Readership:
Adult beginners learning Italian in evening classes or IWLP

Reviews:
- Suitable for adult learners - Modern content - Very clear explanations - Good use of visual stimul - Interesting useful accompanying website
Mr B Haessig, Grimsby College

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