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1 2016 ITALIAN Language Learning Resources European Schoolbooks Latest Titles* Secondary Higher Adult Education

2 2 Italian Courses Ages Espresso ragazzi Clear, modern and packed with engaging content for secondary school students! The youth-oriented topics include: friends, school, family and free time. A key component is the videocorso: a series following the lives of four young friends. The videos are supported by a videogrammatica and videoquiz to aid comprehension and build on vocabulary and language skills. The student's book contains: the video materials on DVD, a dedicated workbook section with answer key, revision tests, audio CD and a glossary for each unit which can be filled in by the student. The teacher's guides are downloadable free-of-charge in PDF format Libro studente + CD + DVD Near Libro studente + CD + DVD Lower (due October 2016) Il Balboni From a leading voice in the field of Foreign Language Teaching and Research comes this effective communicative course, blending tried-and-tested methodology with modern innovation. Short inductive lessons favour oral comprehension and lexical development to engage students and to heighten language acquisition. This is coupled with a more traditional structure of comprehension, analysis and summary which reflects the natural process of learning a language. The student's book consists of five units, each divided into six class-based lessons of approx. 2-3 hours, plus independent study. Each unit offers at least one section dedicated to Italian culture and society plus a range of revision exercises. Supplementary worksheets, teacher's guide, audio and transcripts are freely available online Volume A Near Volume A Lower (due September 2016) Italiano plus "Imparare l'italiano per studiare in italiano" This two-volume course for university students has been developed following research by the Foreign Language Teaching Laboratory at the University of Parma. An initial focus on basic skills and everyday communication is followed by a gradual introduction to contextual language and communicative skills that are more directly related to university life and academic study. The course covers levels A1-B2 of the CEFR, taking beginners to an upper intermediate level of competency in Italian. Each volume includes online access to extra materials, multilingual glossaries and the MP3 audio for the course Volume 1 (A1-A2) Upper Volume 2 (A2-B1/B2) Il Nuovo Affresco Italiano LE MONNIER A comprehensive Italian course based on practical and effective language use. It is the second edition of a long-standing course boasting updated content and a richer offering of exercises and activities. Particular attention to vocabulary and grammar is coupled with more communicative tasks dedicated to developing the four key skills. The course benefits from a well-defined structure and provides clear and gradual progression in both language and grammar. The student's book for each level includes an integrated workbook, Italian-English glossary and audio CD. Topics include: work, family, free time, food, clothes etc. A new feature of this edition is the digital aspect of the course: each volume comes with access to a range of interactive activities enabled with auto-correction as well as a bank of vocabulary flashcards Manuale + CD MP3 A Guida per l'insegnante A Near Manuale + CD MP3 A Guida per l'insegnante A Further levels: volumes B1 and B2 (due 2016), volumes C1 and C2 (due 2017) Nuovo Contatto A complete course of language and culture for beginners to advanced level students. The second edition of a successful course, updated and enriched with new units featuring cultural dossiers, improved exercises and engaging audio-visual content. The course takes a well-rounded pragmatic approach that quickly develops communicative skills and grammatical knowledge. Further exercises and a comprehensive grammar appendix are provided. Each volume is supported by a wealth of online resources including teacher's guides, activities and videos. Audio tracks, transcripts, glossaries and answer keys can be accessed online* (*the course audio and videos for level C1 are contained on the accompanying discs) Volume A1 + A Volume A Near Volume A Lower Volume B Upper (due 2017) Advanced Volume C Volume C1 + DVD-ROM + CD-ROM Guida per l'insegnante C1 5.35

3 Italian 3 Syllabus GUERRA This course has been designed primarily for university and adult education. It also aimed at classes of mixed ability and groups from diverse backgrounds, enabling all students to gain a practical command of the language. The course will be available in four volumes due for publication during 2016/17: Livello BASE (beginners A1/A2) Livello 1 (intermediate B1 - this volume also revises the basic structures of level A1/A2) Livello 2 (upper intermediate B2) Livello 3 (advanced C1/C2) Lower Testo B1 + CD audio Un nuovo giorno in Italia A light communicative course with an original narrative structure. Completely updated in terms of content and design, this new edition is clear, engaging and easy to use. Throughout the course students are introduced to the language in context as well as to contemporary Italian culture by following the story of a train journey. Stopping at various locations throughout Italy, each unit is well-structured and focuses on a set of practical communicative functions. Rich illustrations accompany a variety of motivating exercises with dedicated grammar sections at the beginning of each unit. The course will be available in four volumes (A1, A2, B1, B2) allowing students to progress from beginners to an upper intermediate level of Italian. Each book offers free online access to the audio tracks, teacher's notes, solutions to the exercises, tests, plus further activities and multimedia resources including a digital version of the student's book Volume A Near (due September 2016) Short & Intensive Courses Facilissimo Learning Italian is simple and effective with the straightforward approach of this course for beginners (A1). Facilissimo is ideal both for those spending time in Italy for pleasure and those seeking work in the country, providing a basic level of conversational Italian in just a short time. Acting as a kind of "practical guide to Italy", the topics cover a variety of useful situations with dedicated cultural sections that introduce aspects of Italian daily life. The book includes clear grammar tables, solutions to all the exercises, self-assessments and a bilingual Italian-English glossary. It also comes complete with audio CD containing the dialogues for each lesson together with recordings of vocabulary for easy pronunciation practice Libro + CD audio Vocational Courses Al lavoro! A course of Italian for the workplace designed for complete beginners. Italian for beginners is usually taught solely in a recreational context, whereas Italian for professional purposes tends to require previous study at a more intermediate level. Al lavoro! bridges this gap and is aimed at those wanting to learn Italian from scratch but specifically in the context of work. The course consists of two volumes: level A1 and level A2. Each comprise: 20 short units, 10 vocabulary worksheets, 10 skills worksheets to develop communicative competence, 4 review sections plus further exercises for each unit at the back of the book. The accompanying audio tracks and transcripts can be downloaded for free from a dedicated website as well as further online resources including tests, multimedia activities and teacher's guides Volume A Near (due September 2016) Il buongustare Journey through the regions of Italy and discover more about its culinary and oenological heritage as you consolidate your language skills. This coursebook is ideal for intermediate and upper intermediate students with dedicated texts and activities for B1 and B2 level of the CEFR. Ten thematic units take you through the history and traditions of Italian wine and cuisine, key events in the trade calendar, Italy s culinary schools and famous faces, as well as the changing techniques and trends. Each unit comprises an array of images and varied activities including audio tracks, videos and extra activities accessible online. Transcripts and answers to the exercises are also provided in appendix Volume L italiano nell aria This two-volume course has been developed for students of any nationality who want to better understand operatic libretti. It is aimed primarliy at students of conservatoires, universities and other music schools worldwide. The first volume covers beginners levels A1- A2 of the CEFR. Volume two corresponds to intermediate levels B1-B2. The course is ideal for classroom based teaching, (particularly for students with no prior knowledge of the Italian language) but can also be used for independent study. The teacher s guide is available online along with a multilingual glossary. Each volume consists of student s book, workbook and audio CD. Volume 1 also includes a booklet dedicated to improving pronunciation Libro + CD audio (2) + dispensa di pronuncia Libro + CD audio

4 4 Italian Evaluation/Tests Ages Reading Nuovo Italiano nel turismo GUERRA A language course designed for those working in or studying the Italian tourism industry. The course is suitable for beginners through to intermediate students, covering the CEFR levels A1-B1. The textbook includes an audio CD and is split into nine units, each of which is divided into three thematic sections. You will find a rich array of exercises, texts and activities to develop communicative skills and to encourage linguistic reflection. End-of-unit tests and self-evaluation tasks are provided in addition to a grammar appendix, answer key and audio transcripts. A separate workbook complements the textbook, providing further exercises for each unit with additional activities to reinforce grammatical understanding. Answer key provided. Lower Libro di testo + CD audio Libro degli esercizi Un vero affare! A textbook for those with an intermediate level of Italian who wish to study more specific language relating to work and business. The book deals with basic language structures plus the sector-specific vocabulary needed to work in Italy and for Italian companies abroad. Various professions are presented throughout including print/video interviews with real people who work or play key roles in Made in Italy companies (in the fields of food, fashion, design, cars, tourism, footwear, cultural commercialisation, and event organisation). The book also deals with transportation companies, communication and correspondence, and considers the changing world of work and commerce both in Italy and globally. Complementary content: a section on telephone Italian, a video about Italian gestures, an appendix on intercultural communication with role-play ideas, online resources. The teacher's guide is available online as a pdf. Upper Volume (A2+/B2) Preparazione al GCSE in Italian A workbook and preparatory guide for the GCSE in Italian specifically adapted to both the AQA and Edexcel syllabuses. It covers the thematic areas of the GCSE curriculum and includes two complete Higher Tier practice exams compiled according to AQA and Edexcel specifications. Four broad chapters (Media and Arts, Sports and Free Time, Holidays and Geography, Education and Work) develop the reading, listening, writing and speaking skills that are necessary for both the GCSE controlled assessment and the examination. Lists of topic-based vocabulary are provided along with useful tips to help students improve their formal accuracy and communication skills. Comprehensive grammar summaries at the end of each chapter reinforce students' knowledge and understanding. An audio CD and answer key for all the exercises are also provided. Lower Book + CD audio Ascoltare e leggere Approach the classics of 20th-21st century Italian literature with ease with the help of these complementary workbooks for B1-B2 level students. Analyse works by Levi, Ammaniti, Ginzburg and Baricco. Learn about the author with biographical information plus contextual notes on the historical, geographical and artistic background to the text. The workbooks provide a useful summary of each chapter and offer a variety of comprehension and language-based exercises. Ideal companions to any print or audio edition of the literary texts. Note: audio material is not included Io non ho paura Lessico famigliare Novecento Se questo è un uomo 4.95 Writing Scriviamo insieme! A useful series of workbooks that helps to develop and improve writing skills in Italian. Gradual and steady progression from guided writing to free independent written production. The activities cover a variety of topics and provide students with effective techniques and strategies to organise and express their ideas in a clear, coherent and original way Libro Upper (due end of 2016) Idioms Acqua in bocca! CASA DELLE LINGUE / DIFUSIÓN Speak like the Italians do with this compact collection of idiomatic expressions! The book provides simple explanations based on use and register together with contextualised examples of the numerous phrases. CEFR levels A2-C1. Near Beginner - Advanced Libro 10.75

5 Grammar Il congiuntivo A rich workbook packed with useful examples and explanations: when to use the subjunctive mood, when to use the indicative (and when it might be the conditional that s really needed). Suitable for intermediate to advanced level students (CEFR B1-C2), the book clarifies the most common structures and helps students to better understand why, when, and how to use the subjunctive appropriately. The exercises provide plenty of practice for students who are just begining to look at this area of grammar as well as more advanced students looking to perfect and correct their skills. Answers to all exercises are provided. - Advanced Libro Eserciziari per anglofoni: problemi ed errori di interferenza Designed specifically for English speakers, these practical workbooks concentrate on the Italian structures that anglophone students in particular find difficult to master. Often the most common mistakes and grammatical errors are due to an interference of the mother-tongue language; the main objective of these books is to help students eradicate these mistakes and to avoid using English as a bridge to Italian Punti critici Texts and examples are drawn from everyday life and present the language in a contemporary context, helping to broaden cultural knowledge while improving students accuracy and understanding. The book comprises 16 units, each exploring a grammatical topic through a range of texts and graduated activities in both Italian and English. The grammar rules are clearly explained and are accompanied by exercises focusing on common areas of interference. The first 8 units correspond to level A1 while the final 8 are graded level A2. In units 1-4 the instructions and grammar explanations are given in English; from unit 5 onwards Italian is used throughout. - Advanced Italiano e inglese allo specchio Aimed at B1-C1 level students, the book is filled with graduated exercises suitable for self-study but it is also a useful supplementary tool for class-based teaching. The book takes a contrastive approach that reflects on the differences between Italian and English grammar, concentrating on the specific uses of language structures rather than on their forms. Topics include: articles, nouns, adjectives, pronouns and pronominal particles, prepositions, verbs and sentence structure. Grammatica della lingua italiana Per Stranieri A unique feature is the inclusion of online video lessons. These helpful lessons are given by the series author Roberto Tartaglione; watch them for free on the publisher s online TV channel exclusively for students of Italian as a foreign language! These useful grammar workbooks are ideal for both general reference and further study of modern Italian grammar. The explanations are clear and straightforward without being over-simplified or superficial. Students can also practise their knowledge by completing the numerous exercises throughout. Answers are provided at the back of the books making them ideal for independent study. Each book gradually progresses in difficulty and also includes the following content: sentences and reading texts that offer insights into Italian culture; practice tests; hint boxes with helpful memory techniques, interesting facts and exceptions to rules; and advice about use of the language/grammar in daily life Libro 1 (A1/A2) Libro 2 (B1/B2) Italian Grammatica di base dell italiano CASA DELLE LINGUE / DIFUSIÓN 5 This innovative Italian grammar book is clear, thorough and easy to use thanks to its effective cognitive aproach. It offers comprehensive explanations in plain language coupled with purposeful illustrations designed to aid the learning process and to help students avoid the most frequent pitfalls. With over 300 exercises to develop comprehension and communicative skills, plus verb tables and solutions to the exercises, this highly practical resource is ideal for independent study as well as being a useful tool for class-based language teaching Libro A1-B New Italian Grammar in Practice Improved edition with new exercises, progress tests, info boxes on useful expressions, plus helpful grammar tips and tables (CEFR A1- B2). A thorough, easy-to-use revision book with full explanations and instructions in English. It caters to all levels from beginners to more advanced students. Comprehensive and concise charts clearly illustrate the main grammar rules while the exercises, quizzes and games not only allow students to practise their skills, but also provide them with practical information about Italian life, society, culture and traditions. Idioms and typical expressions of spoken Italian are also presented. Progress tests and answer keys are provided in order to help students easily assess their own understanding and level of competency in the Italian language New Italian grammar in practice 18.50

6 6 Italian Una grammatica italiana per tutti Specifically devised for foreign learners of Italian, these two volumes correspond to levels A1-A2 and B1-B2 of the CEFR. The books are divided into two parts: the first is based on theory and examines language structures clearly and thoroughly using numerous up-to-date examples; the second is a practical section which consists of a wide variety of exercises. The answers to the exercises are included at the back of the book Una grammatica italiana per tutti 1 (edizione aggiornata) Una grammatica italiana per tutti 2 (edizione aggiornata) Civilisation Colori d'italia An innovative language and culture course for advanced students designed to consolidate the four key skills and to encourage both linguistic and cultural reflection (C1-C2). This versatile resource presents a series of communicative exercises relating to Italian culture and society. Each of the eight modular units are inspired by a particular human emotion: fear, amazement, shame, love, hate, pleasure, anger and hilarity. These broad themes are explored through a variety of authentic materials which include artistic works, literary texts and journalistic articles. Students can delve deeper into the featured topics with the aid of a dedicated online blog; this offers additional audio-visual material together with further written texts and links to external online resources. Advanced Libro + CD audio Italia per stranieri Learn more about Italy, its geography, people and customs with this book for lower intermediate and more advanced learners alike. Ideal for use in conversation classes and for more general recap sessions, it is also well-suited to independent study with answers to the exercises provided in appendix. The book comprises 30 thematic units on aspects of Italian culture, history and society, with a wide range of exercises based on intercultural reflection. It is divided into four clear sections that each correspond to a particular level of the CEFR (A2, B1, B2, C1). These levels are easily identifiable thanks to the colour-coded structure. Each section comprises 7 or 8 units and offers steady progression throughout. - Advanced Libro Leggere la civiltà This introduction to Italian culture is an ideal accompaniment to A2-B1 level language courses, providing students with a broad yet detailed overview of Italian history, geography, art, music, literature and daily life. The volume consists of multiple double-page dossiers, each focusing on a particular aspect of the broader cultural topics. The individual dossiers function equally well as stand-alone resources that can be used both in and out of the provided sequence. They include written extracts, data sheets, images and brief comprehension activities. At the end of each section there is a culture quiz. A final section devoted to role play activities can be accessed online as well as solutions to the exercises Volume Graded readers Bravi lettori These short illustrated stories for learners of Italian are a pleasure to read, with helpful footnotes to explain more difficult vocabulary. Each chapter is followed by a page or two of comprehension, accompanied by additional contextual/cultural information. Further activities and complementary resources are available online including an audio recording of each story plus cultural videos. CEFR levels A1, A2, B Un avventurosa storia d amore 5.95 Near I 34 gradini Novelle Italiane. Tre racconti del Medioevo + CD Il fu Mattia Pascal Il quadro magico. Storie dal Cinquecento ad oggi + CD 9.65 Giallo all italiana CASA DELLE LINGUE / DIFUSIÓN Compelling and original crime-fiction for learners of Italian, providing gradual progression in vocabulary and grammar. Each story is set in today s Italy and includes additional cultural and linguistic notes as well as a variety of comprehension and language-based exercises. Each book is also complete with a complimentary audio version of the story, downloadable in MP3 format from a dedicated website. The readers are graded according to the CEFR levels A1, A2, B La festa dell uva Il drappo scomparso 8.50 Near Nonsolomoda Il kimono di Madama Butterfly Il sangue di San Gennaro Barocco siciliano 8.50

7 Italian 7 *Prices are correct at the time of printing (17/05/16) but may be changed without notice if affected by publishers increases or exchange rate movements. Italiano facile (nuova serie) These original short stories in full-colour are easy to follow and great for improving your language skills. Choose from a selection of intriguing adventures, romantic tales and mysterious detective stories - all with online MP3 audio version included! Expand your vocabulary, improve comprehension and consolidate grammar with the helpful footnotes and exercises. Graded according to the CEFR and the range of core vocabulary in each book: (A1) words Near (A1/A2) words Pre- (A2) wds (B1) wds Upper (B2) wd Amore e cappuccino + audio Dolomiti + audio Dov è Yukio? + audio 6.75 Near Amore in paradiso + audio La rossa + audio Le città impossibili + audio 6.75 Pre-intermediate Il ladro di scarpe + audio Piccole storie d amore + audio Opera! + audio 7.10 Upper Dolce vita + audio 7.10 Leggo italiano LE MONNIER Original stories written specifically for foreign students learning Italian. Available in two levels graded according to the CEFR: A2-B1 and B1-B2. Each chapter includes brief cultural notes along with exercises for comprehension, grammar and vocabulary building. Audio narrations of each story are available online in MP3 format from the publisher's website. Lower Delitto in crociera Spaghetti al veleno 7.00 Upper Aperitivo a Firenze Il castello del mistero Il segreto Senza paura 7.00 European Schoolbooks Ltd The Runnings, Cheltenham GL51 9PQ phone: direct@esb.co.uk The Italian Bookshop 123 Gloucester Road, London SW7 4TE phone: italian@esb.co.uk