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Contatti 1: STDNT BK 2ED
Mariolina Freeth Guiliana Checketts

Paperback
RRP: £14.99
ISBN: 9780340847701
ISBN-10: 0340847700

Published: 28/06/2002
Extent: 272 pages
Illustrations: fully illustrated in colour throughout

Series: Contatti

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Summary:
Contatti, along with Pasos and Façon de Parler, has been a huge success over the last decade with the book regularly appearing in the top 30 non-fiction bestsellers in the autumn. Having brought out Contatti 2 last year, the time has come to update Contatti 1 in order to consolidate its position as the best-selling Italian evening class course in the UK.

Contatti is the course for anyone wishing to learn Italian from scratch. Whether learning for work or pleasure, Contatti gives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand contemporary Italian. Contatti 1, the first part of the course, introduces the key structures of the language over 14 thematic lessons with the emphasis placed firmly on communication. Authentic reading and listening materals are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations in Italy. From the outset, a realistic range of registers and vocabulary encourage development of the essential skill of comprehension. There are regular opportunities for revision and consolidation, and vocabulary and grammar support are given both at the end of each lesson and in full at the end of the book. Contatti 1 is ideal for group and individual study and covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level.

The changes for the second edition are not large scale, with exercises and realia updated where necessary, grammar explanations improved and a number of new photos and artwork. The use of English is kept to a minimum after the first two units in line with current practice. References to the internet and modern technology are included in the new edition, and Lire have been altered to Euros ready for the big changeover in January 02. [The accompanying cassettes have been revised to take this into account.]

The familiar layout has been retained with small improvements to the design: new chapter openers and running headlines make for easier student reference and information box styles have been standardised.

  • New colour photographs and up-to-date realia
  • Improved grammar explanations throughout
  • Rationalisation of grammar and vocabulary boxes for easier reference
  • Running headlines improved for easier student usage
  • Change from Lire to Euros and references to new technology make it suitable for use in the new Europe
  • All the familiarity of this well-known popular course but in an updated version with added improvements

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Pronunciation guide
Unità 1: In viaggio
Unità 2: Lavorare per vivere
Unità 3: In famiglia
Unità 4: Tutti a casa
Unità 5: In città
Unità 6 Per sopravvivere
Unità 7: Come, dove, quanto (ripasso 1)
Unità 8: Sotto l’albero
Unità 9: Dopo le feste
Unità 10: Che facciamo di bello?
Unità 11: Sani e belli
Unità 12: Muoversi
Unità 13: In vacanze
Unità 14: Ripasso 2
Studente B
Grammatica
Vocabulario inglese-italiano
Indice analitico

About the Author(s):
Both the authors are experienced teachers of Italian. Giuliana Checketts lectures in Italian at Thames Valley University.

Readership:
IWLP Italian classes/Language Centres in FE/HE. Adult evening class Italian.

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