Parliamo italiano!, Fourth Edition, emphasizes a culture-based, communicative approach to learning Italian.
Parliamo italiano!
The program is based on the principle that language is culture and culture is language; we cannot learn one without the other. Language is a medium—it is the way in which we express ourselves—and our mode of expression reflects how we view the world. Different cultures perceive the human experience in different ways,and as a result, languages reflect diversity while teaching us about universality.
The organization of Parliamo italiano! reflects the goal of introducing Italian life and culture together with the basic components of linguistic expression and language. Each of the twelve units focuses on a situation or theme relevant to daily life, such as working, shopping, or dining,as well as on a specific region of Italy.
The units’ titles, like the text’s title, contain a first-person plural verb (let’s . . . !),reflecting the participatory nature of the text’s approach and activities. Parliamo italiano! is an invitation to partake in the fun and rewarding experience of learning Italian. Its emphasis is on you, the student, working with your classmates and your instructor in a cooperative and enjoyable learning environment.
Our philosophy is: Ridendo, s’impara, or Learn while you’re laughing!
Parliamo italiano! Fourth Edition consists of a preliminary chapter and twelve units. Each unit is organized by region and cultural theme and is divided into four sections.
The QUIA icon next to each section opener is a reminder to complete the online workbook, lab manual, and video manual activities. These activities help to reinforce section grammar points and vocabulary as well as provide periodic review and recycling from previous units. To access the QUIA activities, go to http://books.quia.com and enter the keycode that came with your textbook and the ID number that your instructor will provide
Each section begins with a thematic presentation of vocabulary (often illustrated) followed by directed, communicative activities (Attività) for individual, pair, and group work.
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