{"product_id":"contatti-1-italian-beginners-course-3rd-edition-1","title":"Contatti 1 Italian Beginner's Course 3rd Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is \u003ci\u003eContatti\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eContatti\u003c\/i\u003e, the best-selling Italian course for adult beginners, is aimed at those wishing to learn Italian from scratch in a classroom environment.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContatti 1\u003c\/i\u003e is the first part of this two-stage Italian course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or  have a basic knowledge of the language. Whether learning for work or pleasure, \u003ci\u003eContatti \u003c\/i\u003egives a thorough grounding in the language enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand contemporary Italian. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow will the \u003ci\u003eContatti 1 \u003c\/i\u003eActivity Book help me?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Activity Book is a valuable resource for learners and teachers alike.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt can be used to complement the coursebook, providing extra material for fast learners or homework activities to consolidate what has been learnt in class. It can also be used for self-access and as a general practice workbook for beginners and false beginners in Italian. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt accompanies \u003ci\u003eContatti 1\u003c\/i\u003e, the first-stage Italian course for adult learners, providing a wealth of material designed to reinforce and extend the material in the coursebook. It mirrors the fourteen units offering a variety of exercises, homework tasks and self-access activities to consolidate language input and provide further practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach unit contains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- topics reviewed with further vocabulary and extension activities\u003cbr\u003e- reinforcement and clarification of grammatical structures with additional tasks and exercises\u003cbr\u003e- extra reading material and stimulus to writing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe final page in each unit contains an overview of the whole with extra reading and writing activities, a short text of cultural interest and a self-assessment checklist enabling students to review what they have learnt. Units 7 and 14, which are revision units, provide proficiency tests on all the material covered in previous sections. The book finishes with a complete Answer Key.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the \u003ci\u003eContatti 1 \u003c\/i\u003eRange?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity Book (978144139363):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eSupplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack.\u003c\/i\u003e The activity book is a workbook providing stimulating practice material which complements the tasks presented in the \u003ci\u003eContatti 1 \u003c\/i\u003eCoursebook. Activities include word searches, crosswords, cultural quizzes, extra reading and comprehension tasks, and gap-fill conjugation exercises. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available as...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoursebook (9781444133141):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe primary text for the Contatti 1 course. \u003c\/i\u003eIncludes 14 thematic lessons and covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and equivalent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudio and Support book pack (9781444133172): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupplementary to the Coursebook.\u003c\/i\u003e The Audio and Support book pack provides the listening element of the course, along with transcripts and answers. It contains:\u003cbr\u003e- 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)\u003cbr\u003e- 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and recording transcripts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourse Pack (9781444133134):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eContatti 1 Coursebook + \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eContatti 1 Audio and Support Book Pack.\u003c\/i\u003e The Course Pack contains:\u003cbr\u003e- 1 copy of the third edition of the Coursebook\u003cbr\u003e- 3 audio CDs (3 hours of recordings)\u003cbr\u003e- 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and recording transcripts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will I learn with the \u003ci\u003eContatti 1\u003c\/i\u003e range?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey language structures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first part of the course, introduces the key structures of the language, over 14 thematic lessons, with the emphasis placed firmly on communication. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVocabulary and grammar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the outset, a realistic range of registers and vocabulary encourage development of the essential skill of comprehension. There are regular opportunities for revision and consolidation, and vocabulary and grammar support are given both at the end of each lesson and in full at the end of the book. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGCSE level material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and similar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulture and skills for daily life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis third edition has been brought completely up to date, with particular attention paid to improving and simplifying the explanations of grammar and language structure.  New online content offers further opportunities for learners to practise their skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow will I learn with the \u003ci\u003eContatti 1\u003c\/i\u003e range? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentic reading and listening material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic reading and listening materials are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations in Italy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroup work and independent study\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eContatti 1\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for group work but can also be used for individual study.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudio support and additional material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Course pack includes a coursebook fully illustrated in colour, 2 audio CDs containing the listening element of the course and a support booklet with all the answers to the exercises together with recording transcripts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is new in the third edition?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImprovements and additions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new edition has improvements and additions based on ideas and feedback from tutors across the country. There is also now simple navigation between the book and CDs, with clearly marked references in the coursebook. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInteractive quizzes and exercises\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrush up and reinforce your learning at home, with fun, interactive online quizzes and exercises. Or use them in class with a group.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254247805272,"sku":"9781444139365","price":21.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781444139365.jpg?v=1764495930","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/contatti-1-italian-beginners-course-3rd-edition-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}