Piacere!

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gemmani, Lucia, author.

Lottini, Irene, author.

Sartini-Rideout, Claudia, author.

Contributor:

Trucchia, Andrea, illustrator.

Language:

Italian

Subjects (All):

Humanities--Textbooks.

Humanities.

Language and languages--Textbooks.

Language and languages.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] University of Iowa 2023.

Language Note:

In Italian.

Summary:

Piacere! is an elementary Italian open-access textbook authorized by the Italian faculty of The University of Iowa. A comprehensive and flexible e-textbook, this Open Education Resource aims to support students’ acquisition of the grammar and vocabulary that ensure meaningful communication as well as to enhance students’ familiarity with Italian culture. Piacere! is divided into twenty-one units, which revolve around a specific theme, in order to facilitate a comprehensive learning and use of the language. Units include the following components: grammar, vocabulary, conversations, and readings. While in its organization the textbook is meant to offer the students with a flexible and approachable individual study experience, each component may be easily translated into classroom activities.

Contents:

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Part I: Saluti e prezentazioni

Part II: Oggetti e cose

Part III: Caratteristiche

Part IV: Azioni

Part V: La famiglia

Part VI: Attività e passatempi

Part VII: Giorni e ore

Part VIII: Luoghi

Part IX: Viaggi

Part X: La cucina

Part XI: Attività quotidiane

Part XII: I giochi e gli sport

Part XIII: La moda

Part XIV: La mia storia e il mio futuro

Part XV: Il lavoro e le spese

Part XVI: "Uno, nessuno e centomila"

Part XVII: Cercare casa

Part XIX: La storia e le arti

Part XX: Le mie idee e i miei programmi

Part XXI: Le emozioni

Appendix

Notes:

Description based on online resource