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Contatti 1 Italian Beginner's Course 3rd Edition

Mariolina Freeth, Giuliana Checketts


Paperback
£25.99

ISBN: 9781444133141
Published: 24/06/2011
Extent: 272 pages
Illustrations: fully illustrated in colour throughout


 
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Summary:
What is Contatti?


Contatti the best-selling Italian course for adult beginners, is aimed at those wishing to learn Italian from scratch in a classroom environment. Contatti 1 is the first part of this two-stage Italian course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or  have a basic knowledge of the language. Whether learning for work or pleasure, Contatti gives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand contemporary Italian.

Where does the Coursebook fit within the Contatti 1 Range?

Coursebook: The primary text for the Contatti 1 course. Includes 14 thematic lessons and covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and equivalent.

Audio and Support book pack:
Supplementary to the Coursebook. The Audio and Support book pack provides the listening element of the course, along with transcripts and answers. It contains:
- 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)
- 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and recording transcripts.

Course Pack: Contatti 1 Coursebook + Contatti 1 Audio and Support Book Pack. The Course Pack contains:
- 1 copy of the third edition of the Coursebook
- 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)
- 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and recording transcripts.


Activity Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack. The activity book is a workbook providing stimulating practice material which complements the tasks presented in the Contatti 1 Coursebook. Activities include word searches, crosswords, cultural quizzes, extra reading and comprehension tasks, and gap-fill conjugation exercises.

What will I learn?

Key language structures
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. 

Vocabulary and grammar

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.

GCSE level material
It covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and similar.

Culture and skills for daily life
This third edition has been brought completely up to date, with particular attention paid to improving and simplifying the explanations of grammar and language structure.  New online content offers further opportunities for learners to pract


  • A brand new edition of the best-selling course for adult learners

  • A proven structure and content that delivers quick and successful results for teachers of Italian

  • New! Free online teaching and learning resources for extra help and practice

  • New photos, updated references and new recordings make it completely relevant for today's student

  • CD tracking improved to make the listening activities easier to navigate


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 authors are experienced teachers of Italian.
 
Mariolina Freeth lectures at Kingsway College and is a former Lecturer in Italian, Queen Mary College (University of London) Language Centre.

Giuliana Checketts lectures in Italian at Thames Valley University, London.


Readership:
evening classes and IWLP Italian classes/Language Centres in FE/HE


Reviews:

"This textbook covers a good variety of topics and grammar and is ideally suited for someone who's starting to learn Italian to use on holiday, but covers the grammar in enough detail to form a good base for future GCSE and A-level studies."

Amazon reviewer (Contatti 1 Second Edition)

I have just started a part-time Italian course. This is the course book and is one of the best I have come across in my many attempts to master Italian. It is straight forward, easy to follow and seems to incorporate the grammar in a very easy way to take on board. 

Amazon reviewer (Contatti 1 Second Edition)


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