ITALIAN RESOURCE LISTS PRINT MATERIALS

ITALIAN RESOURCE LISTS PRINT MATERIALS Italian: Resource lists Print materials (October 2011) 1

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ITALIAN RESOURCE LISTS PRINT MATERIALS All resources for this WACE course are recommendations only and are not exhaustive. Each school should decide on specific titles for their students in consultation with their school community and sector guidelines. New resources will be added as they are identified. The recommended resources are to be used to support teaching and learning only and not as a substitute for the syllabus; the syllabus is what is used to develop examination questions and all teaching should be directly linked to the syllabus. Teacher resources Lin, M., & Mackay, C. (2004). Thinking through modern foreign languages. Cambridge: Chris Kington. ISBN 9781899857951 Thinking through modern foreign languages helps language teachers to improve their practice, make lessons more exciting and challenging for all concerned, and make pupils better learners through nine strategies: odd one out, maps from memory, reconstruction, sequencing, reading photos, mysteries, fact or opinion, fortune lines and taboo. The diagnostic value of Thinking Skills lessons helps teachers to do their job more efficiently. Iuliano, S. (2010). Vite Italiane: Italian Lives in Western Australia. Crawley, WA: UWA Publishing. ISBN 9781921401503 Vite Italiane is a study of the experiences of first generation Italian immigrants to Western Australia and includes case studies. Useful data covering all three time periods suitable for all stages, and units 2B and 3A in particular. Lack, J. & Templeton, J. (Eds). (1995). Bold Experiment: a documentary history of Australian immigration since 1945. Melbourne: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0195535480 Suitable for units 2B and 3A, this text provides detailed information using primary materials on: immigration policy and programme; assimilation to multiculturalism; controversies including the White Australia Policy and the Blainey debate; Australian identity and immigration. General references Collins. (2008). Collins Italian dictionary. Glasgow: Collins. ISBN 9780007260539 This revised edition of Collins Italian Dictionary & Grammar contains thousands of new references, a grammar supplement and cultural notes, making it suitable for all stages. Collins, J. (1991). Migrant hands in a distant land: Australia s post-war immigration (2 nd ed). Leichhardt, NSW: Pluto Press. ISBN 0949138193 Suitable for units 2B and 3A, this book contains chapters on: source of migrants; distribution of migrants; political, social and economic impact of migrants, both from the migrants perspective as well as Australia/ Australians perspective. Italian: Resource lists Print materials (October 2011) 3

Di, F. A., & Naddeo, C. M. (2002). Bar Italia: Articoli sulla vita italiana per leggere, parlare, scrivere. Firenze: Alma. ISBN 9788886440332 Suitable for all stages, this is a book of articles extracted from Italian newspapers and periodicals about Italian life, society, mentality and customs. It contains numerous opportunities to develop reading, speaking and writing in Italian. Edigeo. (1999). Zanichelli compact Italian and English dictionary: English- Italian/Italian-English. Chicago: NTC Pub. ISBN 0844222496 This resource for English-speaking learners of Italian features concise definitions, with many idiomatic expressions and compounds, an appendix of useful phrases for everyday situations and an easy-to-use format. Suitable for all stages. European Language Institute. (2002). Verbi in tasca: Tutti i verbi regolari e irregolari della lingua italiana. Recanati (Macerata): ELI. ISBN 9788881489190 Suitable for all stages, Verbi in tasca is a comprehensive book of Italian verbs. Germano, J. E., & Schmitt, C. J. (2010). Italian grammar. New York: Schaum. ISBN 9780071635295 Suitable for all stages, Schaum's Outline of Italian Grammar is designed to be used as a complete grammar review, as a text, or as a reference book and to make the study of Italian grammar easier for the learner. There are pronunciation guides, quick drills to help master grammar, verb charts and 389 answered exercises. Guarnuccio, A., & Guarnuccio, C. (1995). Complete handbook of Italian verbs. Linconwood, IL: Passport Books. ISBN 9781875633074 This guide to Italian verbs is presented in a user friendly format, suitable for all stages. HarperCollins (Firm). (2010). Collins Italian dictionary. Glasgow: HarperCollins. ISBN 9780007323180 Suitable for all stages, the Collins Italian Dictionary contains thousands of new references, a grammar supplement and cultural notes. Kearns, S., Berwick, G., & Thorne, S. (2004). Italian dictionary skills. South Melbourne, Vic: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195550146 This book of photocopiable masters provides teachers with illustrated worksheets containing a range of activities that will introduce students to the conventions of bilingual dictionaries and lead them towards becoming skilled users. The section on classroom language and textbook instructions will help in day-to-day communication. Suitable for all stages. Stage 1 Bultrini, P., & Et Al. (2006). Italian espresso 1: Italian course for English speakers. Bay Foreign Language Books. ISBN 9788889237212 Suitable for Stage 1, this course focuses on communication; uses a number of different text types; and has motivating activities and a clear layout with cultural information sections. Its topics are: Italian gestures, cooking, working and leisure in Italy, farm holidays, travelling in Italy, religion, family, wine, fashion, cats in Rome, Italian women, and soccer. A companion CD is available. Italian: Resource lists Print materials (October 2011) 4

Capodaglio, G. (2001). Viva voce: L'Italia autentica in tredici interviste. Recanati: ELI. ISBN 9788881487394 Suitable for Stages 1 and 2, this kit features 13 authentic interviews which explore contemporary Italian life and culture. The kit is based on 1 CD and activity book, with followup activities, transcripts and answer key. Cepollaro, A. (1998). Video Italiano 1: Videocorso italiano per stranieri : materiale autentico : livello elementare - intermedio. Atene: EdiLingua. 1 cassette (VHS) (120 min.): sd., col. ISBN 9789607706195 Contemporary Italian life and culture are presented through a series of 18 television programmes that suit several topics in the Stage 1 and 2 units. Civa, N. (2010). Formula italiano 2 student book. Port Melbourne, Vic: Pearson Australia. ISBN 9780733992162 Suitable for Stage 1, Formula italiano provides a well-paced approach to language learning through a variety of activities to suit all language learning styles. The accompanying CD and teacher resource book contain material designed to support learning. Ghezzi, M., Pin, N., & Lo, B. J. (2008). Esplora!: 2. South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage Learning. ISBN 9780170135528 Esplora! 2 is the second book in the Esplora! series. Suitable for Stage 1 the cartoon stories in this student book enable learners to explore Italy while learning the Italian language. A DVD and Teacher s resource CD-ROMs are also included in the series. Guarnuccio, C., & Guarnuccio, E. (1997). Ci siamo. Carlton, Vic: CIS Heinemann. ISBN 9781863911092 This one-volume two-year course is suitable for Stages 1 and 2. It is based on the experiences, adventures and travels of a group of young adults living and studying for a month in an Italian town. Each unit contains: a wide range of text types, topics, songs and games in an authentic context; illustrations, photos and realia; guided conversation; opportunities for practice; summary of main points; cultural awareness material; and new vocabulary. Marin, T. (2000). Ascolto medio. Libro del professore; Ascolto. Atene: EdiLingua ISBN 9789607706300 Suitable for Stages 1 and 2 this text is designed to develop students' listening comprehension skills. Text types include: telephone conversation, interview and news report. Marin, T., & Magnelli, S. (2009). Nuovo progetto italiano 1: Corso multimediale di lingua e civilta italiana: livello elementare A1-A2 quadro europeo di riferimento: libro dello studente. Roma: Edilingua. ISBN 9606632253 Suitable for Stage 1, this course provides a good grounding in reading, writing and oral skills, and introduces the learner to Italian life and culture. Nocchi, S., & Chiappelli, T. (2005). Grammamia!: Grammatica italiana per ragazzi : con esercizi. Firenze: Alma. ISBN 9788889237182 Suitable for students of Italian in Stages 1 and 2, this Italian grammar text is organised according to grammar points and contains exercises, quizzes, games and reading passages and can be used in a variety of groupings. Italian: Resource lists Print materials (October 2011) 5

Sedunary, M. (2001). Forza!: Uno. St. Paul, Minn: EMC Corp. Out of print Forza! Uno is based on the daily life, experiences and adventures of the Ferraro family, who live in Rome. Photo stories set in Italy provide an authentic, cultural context for the language topics explored in each unit. A wide variety of speaking, listening and writing activities and fully integrated activities for the electronic classroom provide opportunities for students to communicate in Italian. Clear explanations of grammatical points support students' study of the language. The Kit comprises 4 sound cassettes, 1 textbook, 1 teacher's manual, 1 workbook. Forza! Uno textbook is out of print. Sedunary, M., & Posterino, N. (2008). Ecco!. Port Melbourne, Vic.: Pearson Heinemann. ISBN 9781740851657 Suitable for Stages 1 and 2 the Ecco! series textbooks and workbooks feature language and cultural activities taught through cartoon stories. The text books feature a variety of text types, cultural information and word lists. Shepherd, C., & Aust, D. (2004). Amici. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199124244 Amici is a comprehensive course for all stages. It contains four modules, with separate grammar and revision sections on all four skills: listening, speaking, writing and reading and has a strong emphasis on Italian culture both in Italy and in other countries around the world. Teacher s book and workbook, with sound recordings are included with this course. Toffolo, L., Nuti, N., Merklinghaus, R. (2003). Allegro. 1: libro dello studente ed esercizi. Roma: EdiLingua. ISBN 9789607706607 Suitable for Stage 1 and 2, this combined textbook and workbook, features 12 topic-based units including 4 revision units; contemporary photos and realia; a variety of authentic oral and written text types; a range of stimulating games and language activities; an additional grammar section at the end of the book where the key language points of each chapter are consolidated for easy reference; Italian cultural information; and a complete glossary. Topics focus on functional language and language learning strategies and include: introductions, ordering food, work, directions, shopping, etc. Stages 2 and 3 Absalom, M. (2008). Esplora! Senior. South Melbourne, Vic: Nelson Cengage Learning Australia. ISBN 9780170135719 Esplora! Senior, the third level in Esplora! is suitable for Stages 2 and 3. Containing a variety of tasks, authentic texts and resources, the textbook focuses on topics such as identity and family, past and future, issues and relationships and global motion. The textbook is accompanied by a grammar booklet, Bernardi, K. (2006). Coriandoli-scriviamo: a resource book for teachers of Italian. Adelaide: Ludbrook Language Resource. SCIS 1221244 Suitable for students in Stages 2 and 3, this resource presents 6 different genres (and some sub-genres) of writing in Italian in 14 fully photocopiable units of work. Each unit contains a description of language features of the genre/sub-genre, an annotated example, a student worksheet for analysis and a suggested follow-up task. Italian: Resource lists Print materials (October 2011) 6

Bertoni, S., Lorenzi, F., & Authentik Language Learning Resources Ltd. (2000). Authentik in italiano. Dublin: Authentik Language Learning Resources Ltd. ISBN 9781871730517 Suitable for units 2A, 3A and 3B, Authentik in italiano is based on authentic materials from the Italian press; this magazine includes contextual activities covering language skills and various aspects of Italian culture. Bozzone, C. R., Ghezzi, C., & Piantoni, M. (2005). Contatto: corso di italiano per stranieri [Livello principiante-elementare <A1-A2>]. Torino: Loescher. ISBN 9788820126575 Contatto is a series suitable for Stage 3. This course book contains a variety of authentic texts to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. The student's book includes extra activities to complement each unit, answers to all exercises, and an audio CD. Bultrini, P. (2007). Italian espresso 2: Italian course for English speakers. Firenze: Alma. ISBN 9788889237953 This course focuses on communication; uses a number of different text types; and has motivating activities and a clear layout with cultural information sections suitable for Stages 2 and 3. Its topics are: Social conventions and manners, Italian music, food, sanitation, studying in Italy, immigration, status symbols, nepotism, architecture and archaeology in Rome, regional identity, driving and social change. (A companion CD is available.) Cepollaro, A. (1999). Video Italiano 2: Videocorso italiano per stranieri : materiale autentico : livello medio. Atene: EdiLingua. ISBN 9789607706249 Suitable for Stage 2 this pack includes a video, student's book and teacher's book. Topics include Transporti italiani, L'Italia nel medioevo, Fiction italiana, L'arte etrusca, Cure dimagranti, Integrazione razziale, Musica italiana, Intervista ad uno scrittore, and Teatro Italiano. Cepollaro, A. (2002). Video Italiano 3: Videocorso italiano per stranieri : materiale autentico : livello superiore. Atene: EdiLingua. 1 cassette (VHS) (120 min.) : sd., col. ISBN 9789607706348 This pack includes a video, a student's book and a teacher's book. Topics are suitable to Stages 2 and 3 and include: traditional feasts, electronic commerce, youth problems (talk show), male - female stereotypes and fashion. Ciavarella, A., & Caiazzo, A. (1999). Volare: Italian course book 3+4. Melbourne: Longman Australia. ISBN 9780733912030 Suitable for Stage 3, this course book contains the third and fourth levels of Volare which is an Italian program for Australian students, that combines strong visual appeal with an emphasis on content, grammar and cultural appreciation. Each chapter contains 4 main sections: Rivista; Ascolta e Dimmi un po', L'Italia d'oggi Qui Australia; Grammatica e pratica. Features include: the integration of cross-curricula initiatives, including health and technology; a range of authentic text types; assessment material, internet links, vocabulary lists; graded activities; a range of Italian realia, songs, poems and dialogues; and extension activities and revision exercises. Italian: Resource lists Print materials (October 2011) 7

Cremonesi, G., & Bellini, P. (2007). I come Italia: Aspetti di civilta italiana. Recanati: ELI, European Language Institute. ISBN 9788853610874 Written in the target language, this is an Italian culture course suitable for Stages 2 and 3. Its grammar exercises and listening, reading, speaking and writing activities are based on the information covered in the topics, which include school, society, traditions, cooking, voluntary service, sport, ecology, fashion, visual arts, cinema, music, work, multiethnic Italy, design, literature and holidays. A teacher's guide is also available. Lazzarino, Graziana. (2011). Prego!. McGraw-Hill College. ISBN 9780077382483 This Italian text offers a four-skill introduction to Italian language and culture with communicative activities and vocabulary and grammar presentations. Readings in each chapter touch on topics such as working women, a typical Italian workday, environmentalism, and the shift from emigration to immigration, while also familiarizing students with the vast regional diversity of the country. A workbook accompanies Prego! and offers a variety of written exercises to reinforce the vocabulary and structures presented in the student text. Suitable for Stages 2 and 3. Marin, T. (2000). Ascolto avanzato. Livello superiore: materiale per la preparazione alla prova di comprensione orale e lo sviluppo dell'abilita di ascolto. Atene: EdiLingua. ISBN 9789607706317 Ascolto avanzato is designed to develop students' listening comprehension skills through the use of authentic oral texts, taken from Italian radio and television. Text-types include: telephone conversation, recipe, fairy tale, interview, news report. Each recording is accompanied by comprehension activities. Suitable for Stage 3. Marin, T. (2000). Ascolto avanzato. Livello superiore: materiale per la preparazione alla prova di comprensione orale e lo sviluppo dell'abilita di ascolto. Atene: EdiLingua. ISBN 9789607706447 This text is designed to develop students' listening comprehension skills through the use of authentic oral texts, taken from Italian radio and television. Suitable for Stage 3, it contains text-types such as: telephone conversation, recipe, fairy tale, interview, news report. Each recording is accompanied by comprehension activities. Marin, T., & Magnelli, S. (2003). Progetto italiano 2: Corso di lingua e civilta italiana: livello intermedio - medio. Atene: Edilingua. ISBN 9606632768 Suitable for Stage 2, this course provides a good grounding in reading, writing and oral skills, and introduces the learner to Italian life and culture. Marin, T., & Magnelli, S. (2004). Progetto italiano 3: Corso di lingua e civilta italiana. Atene: Edilingua. ISBN 9607706471 Suitable for Stage 3, this course uses everyday Italian language and contains communicative activities, easy-to-follow grammar tables and coloured photographs. It provides support in developing reading, writing and oral skills, and introduces the learner to Italian life and culture. Marin, T. (2008). Nuovo progetto italiano 3: Corso multimediale di lingua e civilta italiana : livello intermedio-avanzato B2-C1 quadro europeo di riferimento : libro dello studente. Roma: Edilingua. ISBN 9789606930041 This student workbook is a revised version of Progetto Italiano 3, suitable for Stage 3. It provides support in developing reading, writing and oral skills, and introduces the learner to Italian life and culture. Italian: Resource lists Print materials (October 2011) 8

Mezzadri, M., & Pederzani, L. (2007). Civilta punto it: Civilta e cultura italiana per ragazzi. Perugia: Guerra. ISBN 9788855700160 This culture and civilisation activity reader contains 22 graded thematic units suitable for Stages 2 and 3. Units include geography, Italian cities, eating and drinking, school, media, transport and communication in Italy, holidays, festivals, sport, music, work, social problems, fashion, visual arts, history, the unification of Italy, politics, cinema and famous Italian authors. An abundance of pictures and activities support the text. Posterino, N. (2001). Forza! tre. Port Melbourne: CIS Heinemann. Out of print Forza! tre is largely set in Sicily, and caters for the increasing maturity and linguistic competence of students at the Stage 3 level. Topics in the text are similar to those found in Stage 3 and are clearly treated in photo-stories about the experiences of real Italian teenagers. Riga, C. L. (2011). Ciao!. Boston, Mass: Heinle Cengage. ISBN 9781428288379 Suitable for Stages 2 and 3, Ciao! features thematically based chapters focusing on the life of modern Italy and the country's rich cultural heritage, and grammatical and lexical structures that support the chapter theme, Included is a strong focus on spoken proficiency and cultural awareness. Ciao! is accompanied by a CD and access to more activities on the Ciao website. Sedunary, M. (2001). Forza!: Due. St. Paul, Minn: EMC Corp. ISBN 9780821922309 Forza! Due continues the topic-based approach, consolidates and builds on the language of the first level and broadens the cultural context to include new characters who live in different regions of Italy including Abruzzo and Umbria. Photo-essays guide students around other parts of Italy. A variety of text types, lots of revision and reinforcement and detailed grammatical explanations enhance the students' ability to respond in Italian through carefully integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing activities. Sedunary, M. (2008). Ecco! due textbook. Port Melbourne, Vic: Pearson Education Australia. ISBN 9781740851671 Suitable for Stages 2 and 3 the Ecco! series textbooks and workbooks feature language and cultural activities taught through cartoon stories. The text books feature a variety of text types, cultural information and word lists. Ecco! Due is more advanced and is intended for two years' work. Toffolo, L., Tommasini, G., Merklinghaus, R. (2004). Allegro. 2: libro dello studente ed esercizi. Roma: EdiLingua. ISBN 9789607706713 Suitable for Stage 2, this combined textbook and workbook written in the target language, features 12 topic-based units including 4 revision units; contemporary photos and realia; a variety of authentic oral and written text types and Italian cultural information. Topics include: life matters and life styles, theatre, character description, work, the home, Italian products, games and sport, cinema, travel, health, tourism and Rome. Toffolo, L. Merklinghaus, R. (2005). Allegro. 3: libro dello studente ed esercizi. Roma: EdiLingua. ISBN 9789607706904 Suitable for Stage 3, this combined textbook and workbook written in the target language, features 12 topic-based units including 4 revision units; contemporary photos and realia; a variety of authentic oral and written text types and Italian cultural information. Topics include: archetypal Italians, use of time, Emilia-Romagna, a typical Sunday, changing times, Sardegna, bad days, relationships, animals and environment, quale Italia? and much more. Italian: Resource lists Print materials (October 2011) 9

Newspapers, Periodicals and Magazines Amica. (1962- ). Milano: RCS Periodici S.p.A. SCIS 1318666 Suitable for all stages, Amica is a monthly women's magazine with emphasis on Italian fashion. Gente. (2002-). Milano: Rusconi Editori S.p.A. SCIS 1318682 Gente is an Italian weekly news and gossip magazine, with current events and articles suitable for all stages. Grazia. Milano, Italy (1938-). Arnoldo Mondadori Editore. SCIS 1318682 Grazia is a magazine suitable for all stages. This weekly women's magazine has an emphasis on fashion, but with articles on celebrities, lifestyle and current issues. Il Globo: Settimanale d'informazione. (1959-). Brunswick, Vic: La Patria Press. OCLC 220318179 Suitable for all stages, Il Globo is an Italian daily newspaper, published in Melbourne and distributed throughout Australia. This newspaper contains current events both in Italy and around Australia. Of interest to students is a dedicated section to events in WA. Oggi. (1945-). Milano: Rizzoli Editore. SCIS 1318700 Suitable for all stages, this weekly magazine reports on the rich and famous, news, current events and fashion. Oggitalia : panorama della stampa italiana.(1992-). Recanati: ELI. SCIS 1242160 Oggitalia contains selected articles from the best of the Italian press on topics and issues of interest to young adults, traditions, travel ideas and aspects of Italian language and society. Suitable for units 3A and 3B, this periodical is supported by a website which includes interactive online activities, teacher resources and articles on language teaching, and a catalogue of available magazines, readers and courses. Ragazzi : il mensile per il tuo Italiano. (1980- ). Recanati: ELI. SCIS 200825 Suitable for Stage 1, this magazine contains comics, current articles and news, games and revision activities. The magazine is supported by a website which includes interactive online activities, teacher resources and a catalogue of available magazines, readers and courses. An audio CD is optional and available with issue on. Also available is a teacher s guide. Tutti insieme : il mensile per il tuo italiano. (1994-). Recanati: ELI. SCIS 1242127 This magazine is issued six times a year. Each issue contains articles and word games on topics such as music, sport, cinema, fashion, tourism and culture. Suitable for Stages 2 and 3, it is supported by a website which includes interactive online activities, teacher resources and a catalogue of available magazines, readers and courses. Italian: Resource lists Print materials (October 2011) 10