PARLIAMO ITALIANO! - PROGRAM SAMPLER

Parliamo italiano! Fifth Edition consists of a preliminary chapter and twelve units. Each unit is organized by region and cultural theme and is divided into four sections. AN OVERVIEW OF YOUR TEXTBOOK’ S MAIN FEATURES © Alessandra Benedetti/Corbis 105 ▲ Un pranzo in famiglia un i tÀ 3 COMMUNICATIVE GOALS ▶▶ Talking about the family ▶▶ Asking questions ▶▶ Describing people and things ▶▶ Describing a home ▶▶ Indicating people and things ▶▶ Talking about the weather ▶▶ Talking about what you have to do, want to do, and can do ▶▶ Running errands AbitAre Andiamo a casa mia! Branciforte_c03_105-146hr.indd 105 25/11/15 10:12 PM UNIT OPENER Each unit opens with a map of Italy that highlights the unit’s regional focus. The opening photograph sets the scene and introduces cultural and thematic information relevant to the unit content. Communicative goals establish clear learning objectives. Learning objectives provide a framework for reporting and organizing students’ activities, including practice and assessment. xviii