{"product_id":"contatti-1-italian-beginners-course-3rd-edition-coursebook-isbn-9781444133141","title":"Contatti 1 Italian Beginner's Course 3rd Edition: Coursebook","description":"\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\u003eContatti 1 \u003c\/i\u003eis 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\u003eWhere does this Coursebook fit within the \u003ci\u003eContatti 1 \u003c\/i\u003erange?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoursebook:\u003c\/b\u003e The primary text for the \u003ci\u003eContatti 1\u003c\/i\u003e course. Includes 14 thematic lessons and covers the skills and structures required at GCSE level and equivalent. The coursebook does not include the CDs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudio and Support book pack (ISBN \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e978-1444133172)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eSupplementary to the Coursebook. \u003c\/i\u003eThe 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 (ISBN \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e9781444133134)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eContatti 1 \u003c\/i\u003eCoursebook + \u003ci\u003eContatti 1\u003c\/i\u003e Audio and Support Book Pack. 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\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivity Book (ISBN \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e9781444139365)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e:\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\u003e Coursebook. Activities include word searches, crosswords, cultural quizzes, extra reading and comprehension tasks, and gap-fill conjugation exercises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will I learn?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey language structures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eContatti 1\u003c\/i\u003e, the 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? \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","brand":"John Murray Language","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44894283366629,"sku":"NP9781444133141","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/O_24b55292-093b-4c14-bbff-27080c5cb3ca.jpg?v=1773101429","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/contatti-1-italian-beginners-course-3rd-edition-coursebook-isbn-9781444133141","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}