Arrivederci!

Federica Colombo, Cinzia Faraci, Pierpaolo De Luca

Multimedia course of Italian language for foreigners (A1 – B1).

Arrivederci! is a modern and communicative language course for adults and young adults (ages 16 and older) with or without previous knowledge of Italian language. With a slow and gradual progression, Arrivederci! is also suitable for students who have never studied a foreign language. It consists of three volumes covering respectively levels A1, A2 and B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Each volume includes the Student’s book, the Workbook and the audio CD. For the first volume (level A1) the audio CD is offered in both “natural” (attached to the book) and “slow” version (available on our web site) and therefore easier to understand.

The book contains a personal code that gives access to the digital version of the exercises (in total 202) and to innovative study tools, on the i-d-e-e platform.

Specimen Arrivederci! 1
Specimen Arrivederci! 1 English speakers
Specimen Arrivederci! 2
Specimen Arrivederci! 2 English speakers
Specimen Arrivederci! 3

Arrivederci! 1 (+ CD audio + DVD)

Multimedia course of Italian language for foreigners (A1).

Arrivederci! 1 is completed by Glossario interattivo, a free app for Smartphones and tablets available on Google Play (soon on App Store as well). For more information click here. To download the app click here.

Arrivederci! 1 provides about 60 hours of classroom lesson and offers:

• 12 teaching units and the sections Facciamo il punto? (placed after units 4, 8, 12) which offer activities and didactic games;
• activities and exercises that integrate all four language skills; a gradual development of communicative competence;
• a slow progression;
• a structure and educational materials that take into account the different learning styles; a living image of Italy;
• various activities aimed at stimulating and consolidating the grammatical and communicative structures as well as the vocabulary;
• section L’Italia da vicino which, through the use of authentic materials, aims to bring students in touch with the real Italy;
• for each unit, page Ripassiamo that summarizes in clear and practical tables all the communicative and grammar elements encountered;
• at the end of the unit, the self evaluation form Cosa so fare? allows students to assess the progress made;
• a grammar Appendix to deepen the topics covered in each unit;
• a final test.

Components

Arrivederci! 1 is completed by:

• i-d-e-e a platform that incorporates all the exercises from the workbook in interactive form, and a collection of tools and resources for students and teachers;
• DVD Video (PC/ Mac compatible), attached to the book without additional cost, containing episodes of a didactic sit-com and authentic interviews accompanied by the video activities which can be downloaded from the section resources for teachers and schools;
• Interactive whiteboard software for a more flexible, interactive and engaging use of the material;
• On line material, available on our website, expand and integrate the teaching and learning activities, as for example Online activities, etc.;
• the Teacher’s guide, (also available online!) with valuable lesson tips, detailed information on aspects of culture and civilization and photocopiable material.
• Glossaries in various languages (inglese, francese, spagnolo, portoghese, russo, serbo, croato) available online;
• Glossaro interattivo

To learn more about the volume, browse the index, the introductionand an entire unit.

Arrivederci! 2 (+ CD audio + DVD)

Federica Colombo, Cinzia Faraci, Pierpaolo De Luca

Multimedia course of Italian language for foreigners (A2).

Arrivederci! 2 is completed by Glossario interattivo, a free app for Smartphones and tablets available on Google Play (soon on App Store as well). For more information click here. To download the app click here.

Arrivederci! 2 offers:

• 12 teaching units and the sections Facciamo il punto? (placed after units 4, 8, 12) which offer activities and didactic games;
• activities and exercises that integrate all four language skills;
• a gradual development of communicative competence;
• a slow progression; a structure and educational materials that take into account the different learning styles;
• a living image of Italy;
• various activities aimed at stimulating and consolidating the grammatical and communicative structures as well as the vocabulary;
• section L’Italia da vicino which, through the use of authentic materials, aims to bring students in touch with the real Italy;
• for each unit, page Ripassiamo that summarizes in clear and practical tables all the communicative and grammar elements encountered;
• at the end of the unit, the self evaluation form Cosa so fare? allows students to assess the progress made;
• a grammar Appendix well-organized and easily accessible for consultation;
• a final test;
• good balance quality/price (fixed for at least 2 years)

Arrivederci! 2 is completed by:

• i-d-e-e a platform that incorporates all the exercises from the workbook in interactive form, and a collection of tools and resources for students and teachers
• DVD Video (PC/ Mac compatible), attached to the book without additional cost, containing episodes of a didactic sit-com and authentic interviews accompanied by the video activities which can be downloaded from the section resources for teachers and schools;
• Interactive whiteboard software for a more flexible, interactive and engaging use of the material (forthcoming);
• On line material, available on our website, expand and integrate the teaching and learning activities, as for example Online activities, etc.;
• the Teacher’s guide, with valuable lesson tips, detailed information on aspects of culture and civilization and photocopiable material;
• Glossaries in various languages (inglese, francese, spagnolo, portoghese, russo, serbo, croato) available online;
• Glossaro interattivo

To learn more about the volume, browse the index, the introduction and an entire unit.

Arrivederci! 3 (+ CD audio + DVD)

Cinzia Faraci, Pierpaolo De Luca, Daria Biagi, Federica Colombo

Multimedia course of Italian language for foreigners (B1/B1+).

Arrivederci! 3 is completed by Glossario interattivo, a free app for Smartphones and tablets available on Google Play (soon on App Store as well). For more information click here. To download the app click here.

Arrivederci! 3 supplies you with about 60 lesson hours and offers:

• 10 teaching units plus the two sections Facciamo il punto? (placed after units 5 and 10) which offer activities and didactic games;
• a gradual development of communicative, grammatical and vocabulary competence;
• a structure and educational materials that take into account the different learning styles;
• a real image of Italy thanks to authentic texts, documents and photos that stimulate conversation and intercultural exchange;
• Particular attention to the textual aspect of the language;
• The section La grammatica da vicino with activities aiming at the systematization of the structures met in each unit of the book;
• The page Ripassiamo that summarizes in clear and practical tables all the communicative and grammar elements encountered;
• At the end of the unit, the self evaluation form Cosa so fare? allows students to assess the progress made;
• Various and stimulating activities and exercises that integrate all four language skills;
• A well-organized and easy to consult grammar Appendix;
• A final evaluation test; Good quality/price balance

Arrivederci! 3 is completed by:

• i-d-e-e a platform that incorporates all the exercises from the workbook in interactive form, and a collection of tools and resources for students and teachers
• Interactive whiteboard software for a more flexible, interactive and engaging use of the material (forthcoming);
• On line material, available on our website, expand and integrate the teaching and learning activities, as for example Online activities, etc.;
• the Teacher’s guide, with valuable lesson tips, detailed information on aspects of culture and civilization and photocopiable material;
• Glossaro interattivo

To learn more about the volume, browse the index and an entire unit.

Arrivederci! 1 for English speakers (+ CD audio + DVD)

Federica Colombo, Cinzia Faraci, Pierpaolo De Luca

Multimedia course of Italian language for English speakers. Beginners (A1)

Arrivederci! is a modern and communicative language course for adults and young adults (ages 16 and older) with or without previous knowledge of Italian language. With a slow and gradual progression, Arrivederci! is also suitable for students who have never studied a foreign language. It consists of three volumes covering respectively levels A1, A2 and B1/B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Each volume includes the Student’s book, the Workbook and the audio CD. The audio CD is offered in both “natural” (attached to the book) and “slow” version (available on our web site) and therefore easier to understand.

Arrivederci! is an extremely easy-to-use course. It presents a clear structure and a pleasant graphic layout which, by lowering the affective filter, immediately puts the student at ease.

Arrivederci! 1 provides about 60 hours of classroom lesson and offers:

• 12 teaching units and the sections Facciamo il punto? (placed after units 4, 8, 12) which offer activities and didactic games; activities and exercises that integrate all four language skills;
• a gradual development of communicative competence;
• a slow progression; a structure and educational materials that take into account the different learning styles;
• a living image of Italy; various activities aimed at stimulating and consolidating the grammatical and communicative structures as well as the vocabulary;
• section L’Italia da vicino which, through the use of authentic materials, aims to bring students in touch with the real Italy;
• for each unit, page Ripassiamo that summarizes in clear and practical tables all the communicative and grammar elements encountered;
• at the end of the unit, the self evaluation form Cosa so fare? allows students to assess the progress made; a grammar Appendix to deepen the topics covered in each unit;
• a final test; good quality/price balance (fixed for at least 2 years)

In the English version of the book all the following are in English: the goals of the units, the instructions of the exercises, the grammar notes, Italy and Italians, the Learning Tips, the communication and grammar tables, the self-evaluation forms and the grammar appendix. At the end of the volume you can find the Italian – English glossary with the translation of all the words and expressions of the Student’s Book and Workbook.

Why this title? First of all, we wanted a title easy to remember. “Arrivederci” is, in fact, an international word that became part of the common language of many people, even those that never studied Italian.

In addition, we found it appropriate to choose this way of greeting because with “Arrivederci!” studying Italian is so pleasant and progress so immediate that you want to repeat this experience, to come back to lesson, and follow another year of the course. So Arrivederci! is more than a greeting, it is a wish to meet again, inviting the teacher and other students to keep learning: “Arrivederci at the next lesson!”, “Arrivederci next year!”.

Arrivederci! 1 is completed by:

• i-d-e-e a platform that incorporates all the exercises from the workbook in interactive form, and a collection of tools and resources for students and teachers;
• DVD Video (PC/ Mac compatible), attached to the book without additional cost, containing episodes of a didactic sit-com and authentic interviews accompanied by the video activities which can be downloaded from the section resources for teachers and schools;
• Interactive whiteboard software for a more flexible, interactive and engaging use of the material;
• On line material, available on our website, expand and integrate the teaching and learning activities, as for example Online activities, etc.;
• the Teacher’s guide, (also available online!) with valuable lesson tips, detailed information on aspects of culture and civilization and photocopiable material.

Browse the SPECIMEN with an entire unit.

Arrivederci! 2 for English speakers (+ CD audio + DVD)

Federica Colombo, Cinzia Faraci, Pierpaolo De Luca

Multimedia course of Italian language for English speakers. Elementary (A2)

Arrivederci! is a modern and communicative language course for adults and young adults (ages 16 and older) with or without previous knowledge of Italian language. It consists of three volumes covering respectively levels A1, A2 and B1/B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Each volume includes the Student’s book, the Workbook and the audio CD. In the first two volumes the audio CD is offered in both “natural” (attached to the book) and “slow” version (available for free on our web site).

Arrivederci! is an extremely easy-to-use course. It presents a clear structure and a pleasant graphic layout which, by lowering the affective filter, immediately puts the student at ease.

Arrivederci! 2 provides about 60 hours of classroom lesson and offers:

• 12 teaching units and the sections Facciamo il punto? (placed after units 4, 8, 12) which offer activities and didactic games; activities and exercises that integrate all four language skills;
• a gradual development of communicative competence;
• a slow progression;
• a structure and educational materials that take into account the different learning styles;
• a living image of Italy;
• various activities aimed at stimulating and consolidating the grammatical and communicative structures as well as the vocabulary;
• the section L’Italia da vicino which, through the use of authentic materials, aims to bring students in touch with the real Italy;
• for each unit, the page Ripassiamo that summarizes in clear and practical tables all the communicative and grammar elements encountered; at the end of the unit, the self evaluation form Cosa so fare? allows students to assess the progress made;
• a well-organized and easy to use grammar Appendix; a final test;
• good quality/price balance (fixed for at least 2 years)

In the English version of the book all the following are in English: the goals of the units, the instructions of the exercises, the grammar notes, Italy and Italians, the Learning Tips, the communication and grammar tables, the self-evaluation forms and the grammar appendix. At the end of the volume you can find the Italian – English glossary with the translation of all the words and expressions of the Student’s Book and Workbook.

Why this title? First of all, we wanted a title easy to remember. “Arrivederci” is, in fact, an international word that became part of the common language of many people, even those that never studied Italian.

In addition, we found it appropriate to choose this way of greeting because with “Arrivederci!” studying Italian is so pleasant and progress so immediate that you want to repeat this experience, to come back to lesson, and follow another year of the course. So Arrivederci! is more than a greeting, it is a wish to meet again, inviting the teacher and other students to keep learning: “Arrivederci at the next lesson!”, “Arrivederci next year!”.

Arrivederci! 2 is completed by:

• i-d-e-e a platform that incorporates all the exercises from the workbook in interactive form, and a collection of tools and resources for students and teachers;
• DVD Video (PC/ Mac compatible), attached to the book without additional cost, containing episodes of a didactic sit-com and authentic interviews accompanied by the video activities which can be downloaded from the section resources for teachers and schools;
• Interactive whiteboard software for a more flexible, interactive and engaging use of the material;
• On line material, available on our website, expand and integrate the teaching and learning activities, as for example Online activities, etc.;
• the Teacher’s guide, (also available online!) with valuable lesson tips, detailed information on aspects of culture and civilization and photocopiable material.

Browse the SPECIMEN with an entire unit.