Both authors are experienced teachers of Italian. Mariolina Freeth lectures at Kingsway College and is a former Lecturer in Italian, Queen Mary College (University of London) Language Centre. Giuliana Checketts lectures in Italian at Thames Valley University, London.
This textbook covers a good variety of topics and grammar and is ideally suited for someone who's starting to learn Italian to use on holiday, but covers the grammar in enough detail to form a good base for future GCSE and A-level studies. Amazon reviewer (Contatti 1 Second Edition) I have just started a part-time Italian course. This is the course book and is one of the best I have come across in my many attempts to master Italian. It is straight forward, easy to follow and seems to incorporate the grammar in a very easy way to take on board. Amazon reviewer (Contatti 1 Second Edition)