Parliamo Italiano! (Hardcover)

This communicative, culture-based introductory Italian text develops all five language skills by pairing cultural themes with essential grammar points and by organizing units around situations, functions, and regions of Italy. The authors' belief that language is culture is best illustrated by the text's up-to-date, fresh image of Italy and Italians and by the successful integration of this philosophy as an active, key part of the learning experience.New Writing Strategies in every unit provide students with guided activities that help them express themselves idiomatically when writing in Italian.New Due mondi a confronto ( Two contrasting worlds ) sections include more activities to stimulate cross-cultural comparisons, inviting students to think critically about Italian culture as well as their own.Expanded listening practice presents a short Incontro conversation as well as an Incontro in the form of an e-mail, interview, and diary entry to diversify new material. In addition, a new Ascoltiamo! activity in the Incontro sections encourages active listening by asking students to answer questions while they are listening.Immagini e parole capstone section contains a cultural reading related to the theme and region of the unit; an authentic reading (realia, magazine article, or literary) in odd-numbered units; and writing strategies in all units. Reinforcing activities include pre-reading vocabulary practice, reading strategies, and post-reading comprehension and communicative practice.Expanded writing practice features the Scriviamo italiano! sections in all chapters, supported by thematic vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, and a wide range of practice activities.Frequently used idiomatic expressions give students a window into Italian culture, making their communication contemporary, colorful, lively, and natural.Contem Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.