Margherita Ghezzi is a highly experienced languages publisher, who also worked as an Italian teacher in Victoria, primarily in the Catholic sector. She commissioned the Parliamo Italiano Insieme series and designed the course in 2012. She was part of the Australian Curriculum: Italian writing team and has been acting as lead author on level 1. She is currently undertaking a PhD in Education at the University of Melbourne with Joe Lo Bianco.

Professor Joe Lo Bianco is the Chair of Language and Literacy Education and Associate Dean International at the University of Melbourne. Professor Lo Bianco has collaborated on the instructional design of the Esplora! series. He is widely recognised for both his scholarly and policy work. He works closely with students and teachers of LOTE and regularly presents at LOTE conferences as a key note speaker. Prof Lo Bianco has been elected Fellow of the Australian College of Education in recognition of his outstanding contribution to education. He is also a recipient of the Order of Australia for his service to development to language in Australia & overseas.

Presents a variety of engaging and meaningful activities covering listening, writing, reading

One game provides the key required to enter a special website activity

Every chapter contains a revision activity

Checklist of content, metacognition and intercultural reflection

Solutions, wordlists and video track list are included at the back of the text

Spiral-bound for durability and usability

DVD features 16 video clips showcasing relevant speech acts. Each clip is linked to and based on the chapter scenario.