1 & 2 Identity and family
3 Technology and the changing world
4 Work and school
5 Health and nutrition
6 Environment
7 Past and future
8 Language, arts and music
9 Issues and relationships
10 Global motion
Each unit also has study tips, text type explanations, phonology made easy, tasks and a page dedicated to relevant 'modi di dire'.
Matthew Absalom is an associate lecturer in Italian Studies at the University of Melbourne. His research interests span linguistics (phonological theory and dialectology) and teaching and learning in higher education (including studying abroad, educational technology and internationalisation of the curriculum).
Sandra Morello is an experienced secondary school teacher. At present, she teaches VCE Italian at St Joseph’s Catholic College, in North Melbourne. In 2007, she was a winner of the Endeavour Fellowship and spent time studying in Italy.
Authentic texts and resources to save teachers time researching and adapting
Great cultural relevance, and many opportunities for intercultural reflections and discussion
Explanations of main grammar points
Explanation of main text types
Italian-English glossaries
An audio CD with listening activities on the texts
A comprehensive Grammar Booklet
High visual appeal, highly photographic, and relevant to modern culture
Task-oriented activities
Linguistic mini-studies and 'new language