ITALIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
La Linea
Monica Piantoni, Rosella Bozzone Costa, Luisa Fumagalli
Volentieri!
CORSO DI LINGUA E CULTURA ITALIANA
A new course based on the exploration of videos and oral and written texts. Learning paths stimulate active learning by involving the student in the discovery of the language; activities, individual or collaborative, lead the student to intercultural and interlingual confrontation, promoting autonomy and creativity.
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Downloadable and streaming course videos on WebTV, with and without subtitles and with karaoke function.
▶ Audio tracks.
Video, Audio and Interculture
N New
Target group
Adult and young adult students
Levels
A1, A2, B1, B2 (single volumes)
▶ Teacher’s guide with solutions and transcripts of audio and video files.
▶ End-of-level test.
▶ Multilingual glossary.
Volentieri!
LA APP DI ITALIANO PER STRANIERI PER IMPARARE DIVERTENDOTI!
THE STRUCTURE OF THE APP
Volentieri! is the app for smartphones and tablets that allows you to practise your Italian and monitor your progress. It contains many more exercises than the textbook, organised in the same way as the paper and digital book. Each unit is divided into three lessons. Within each lesson, there are four skills that the user can practise:
▶ Vocabulary
▶ Grammar
▶ Communication
▶ Sounds and letters
On the page that lists the skills, the coloured stars indicate the results obtained after completing the exercises in each section. At the end of each unit, the user will be able to access special content.
Rosella Bozzone Costa, Chiara Ghezzi, Monica Piantoni
Nuovo Contatto
CORSO DI LINGUA E CIVILTÀ ITALIANA
PER STRANIERI
A pragmatic and communicative approach that also takes care of the systematic development and learning of grammar. The course is characterised by its richness of input, which also encourages passive learning, and its multi-syllabic structure.
Levels A1 to C1
Target group
Adult learners and young adults
Levels
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 (single volumes)
C1
con
Luisa Fumagalli, Daniela Rota, Rosella Bozzone Costa
Italiano da zero
CORSO DI ITALIANO PER PRINCIPIANTI
A simple and entertaining guide to Italian for foreigners, aimed at absolute beginners, but also suitable for those learning Italian for tourism and intensive courses, thanks to the wealth of self-study exercises available on the Allenati! platform.
THE COURSE
N New
Target group
Absolute beginners
Level A1 (single volume)
▶ The course is divided into 8 units built around real communicative situations, to guide the student gradually to discover the language, through listening comprehension activities, activities on vocabulary, pronunciation and spelling and simple tasks, without neglecting basic grammar.
▶ Each unit proposes small cultural boxes entitled ‘Did you know that...’, which highlight some specific aspects of culture that have emerged from the activities carried out and invite intercultural
comparison. In addition, in the ‘Discover Italy’ section, various topics related to Italian culture are addressed and short guided ‘tours’ through Italy are proposed.
▶ Alongside more traditional activities, there are numerous playful activities that lighten the lesson and at the same time allow grammatical, lexical and functional content to be fixed in an enjoyable way.
▶ A final appendix offers materials for classroom work and a summary of the main grammatical topics covered in the book.
ENGLISH VERSION
▶ “Italiano da zero” offers two new digital tools to continue studying the language outside the classroom: the ‘Animated Summaries’ and ‘Practice!’.
▶ The ‘Animated Summaries’ are short animated videos that reintroduce the main communicative functions covered in each unit in a fun way.
FOR THE TEACHER
▶ The Teacher’s Resources, available in digital format, contain the solutions to all the exercises in the course, transcriptions of the audio tracks and a series of teaching suggestions to supplement the activities in the printed volume.
▶ ‘Train yourself!’ is a platform with online exercises in four sections (vocabulary, listening, pronunciation, grammar and communication), which the student can carry out in self-assessment, also from a mobile phone.
Elda Buonanno Foley, Daniela Bisello Antonucci
In viaggio per l’Italia
IMPARARE L’ITALIANO CON IL PODCAST LEARNING ITALIAN WITH THE PODCAST
A new course at A2/B1 level, aimed at native English-speaking students who wish to learn Italian in a more dynamic and communicative way using a topical medium such as the podcast. On a voyage of discovery through Italy you will practise pronunciation and intonation, learn new vocabulary and grammatical structures and significantly improve your language learning. The course can be used both in the classroom and for individual learning.
▶ In the first units of the course, the exercises are carried out in both Italian and English; from level B1, the English language gives way to the exclusive use of Italian.
For native English-speaking students
N New
Target group
Native English-speaking students and young adults
Levels
A2, B1 (single volume)
ONLINE MATERIALS IWPIU.LOESCHER.IT
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Audio tracks and transcripts.
▶ Videos dedicated to the development of oral interaction (A2/B1).
▶ Solutions.
▶ Entrance test; in itinere test; final test based on the 4 skills.
▶ Teacher’s guide.
▶ The different units are dedicated to some of the most important and representative places in Italy, told through podcasts and videos. The continuous practice of listening to the language helps to achieve a higher level of linguistic competence.
▶ Each unit focuses on Italian pronunciation and comprehension. In addition, vocabulary, grammar and writing exercises will help you to improve your listening comprehension skills and broaden your cultural background.
▶ The last part of the units is dedicated to follow-up activities and in-depth studies of curiosities related to the places visited.
Loredana Chiappini, Nuccia De Filippo
Un nuovo giorno in Italia
PERCORSO NARRATIVO DI ITALIANO PER STRANIERI
A completely new communicative course compared to the previous edition. It presents a clear progression of functional and grammatical content, supported by a narrative path that accompanies the student through the language.
Narrative structure
Target group
Adult and young adult students
Levels A1, A2, B1, B2 (single volumes)
IWPIU.LOESCHER.IT
▶ Phonetics activities. ONLINE MATERIALS
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Audio tracks.
▶ Teaching tips from the authors f or A1 and A2.
▶ Exercise solutions.
▶ Verification tests.
Marco Mezzadri, Gaia Pieraccioni
Italiano plus
IMPARARE L’ITALIANO PER STUDIARE IN ITALIANO
A course for university students in Italy and abroad that stems from the research on Italian for study conducted by the University of Parma Glottodidactic Laboratory. With materials and documents related to scientific and humanistic subject areas.
For university students
Target group University students and young adults
Levels A1, A2 (single volume)
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Audio tracks and transcripts.
▶ Extra materials for each pathway: authentic videos, infographics and readings, accompanied by exercises.
▶ Multilingual, general and sectorial glossaries.
▶ Summary sheets of study strategies and skills.
Daniela Pepe
DIMMI!
CORSO DI ITALIANO PER BAMBINI
DIMMI! is an Italian course for children aged 6 to 11. It can be used both abroad and in Italy.
Thanks to DIMMI! children can learn Italian in a dynamic and fun way, through listening, games, videos, songs, individual and group activities. Luca, together with Dora, the mischievous seal, and Antonello, the sleepy bat, will accompany the children on fun adventures, between reality and imagination: between school desks, on pirate island or in the city of the future.
CONFIGURATION
▶ DIMMI! 1 for children aged 6 to 9
▶ DIMMI! 2 for children aged 7 to 9
▶ DIMMI! 3 level A1
▶ DIMMI! 4 A1/A2 level
N New
For children
Target group
Children studying Italian abroad and in Italy
Levels
6 - 8 years, 7 - 9 years, A1, A1/A2 (single volumes)
Each volume consists of:
▶ Student’s book (colour)
▶ Exercise book (black and white)
▶ Pack with worksheets for the classroom
▶ Teacher’s guide (digital)
USCITA APRILE 2025
ONLINE MATERIALS IWPIU.LOESCHER.IT
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Exercise solutions.
6 - 8 YEARS STUDENT’S BOOK 1 + ACTIVITY BOOK 1
7 - 9 JAHRE STUDENT’S BOOK 2 + ACTIVITY BOOK 2
▶ Audio in Mp3 format and transcripts.
▶ Video animations.
6
7
Daniela Pepe, Giovanni Garelli
Al lavoro!
CORSO DI ITALIANO PER STRANIERI IN CONTESTO
LAVORATIVO
The first Italian course for foreigners starting from an absolute beginner level. For those who want to learn Italian for work.
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Audio tracks and transcriptions.
▶ Deliveries translated into English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Portuguese and Chinese.
▶ Bilingual Italian/English and German glossary.
Giovanna Pelizza, Marco Mezzadri
Un vero affare!
CORSO DI ITALIANO PER GLI AFFARI
▶ Solutions.
and young adult students
▶ Entrance test; in itinere test; final test on the 4 skills.
▶ Teacher’s guide.
▶ Videos dedicated to the development of oral interaction (A1/A2).
A course for business that takes into account the changes in Italy and in the world of business in recent years. For those with post-elementary level entry skills who are tackling the study of business and work Italian. The text presents the “made in Italy” through oral and written texts dealing with fashion, design, cars, food and wine, tourism and culture.
Representatives of a foreign company, two aliens, come to Italy for negotiations with an Italian company. ONLINE MATERIALS IWPIU.LOESCHER.IT
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Audio tracks and transcripts.
▶ Solutions.
▶ Cultural minds is a series of videos made for Un vero Affare!
Cinzia Medaglia, Filippo Medaglia
Nuovo Spazio civiltà
CONOSCERE LA CULTURA E LA CIVILTÀ ITALIANA
The volume presents in a rich and varied way the most important aspects of Italian culture and civilisation in six sections: Cities, Regions, Past and Present, Viva l’Italia, Italy and the Italians, Great Personalities. Each section is accompanied by exercises and in-depth tests. Video activities and vocabulary tables complete the book.
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Solutions.
▶ Audio and video transcripts.
Target group
Adult and young adult students
Levels A2, B1 (single volume)
▶ Photo gallery.
▶ Audio tracks.
▶ Video streaming on WebTv.
LEXICAL TABLES WITH EXERCISES AUDIOBOOK AND VIDEO
Johnny L. Bertolio
The Queer Muse
DIVERSITY IN ITALIAN LITERATURE FROM DANTE TO IGIABA SCEGO
This innovative volume allows international students to explore the many nuances of Italian literature. The book presents authors from the Middle Ages to the present day in English translation, interweaving literary history and works with some major themes. To stimulate the learning process, the book also uses pictures and the style of social networks. The didactic activities before and after reading the passages use visual and verbal language to develop lexical skills, written and oral argumentation skills and creativity.
For
Target group
Adult and young adult students
Levels B1, B2, C1, C2 (single volume)
CONSTANT CROSSREFERENCES BETWEEN ART AND LITERATURE
ONLINE MATERIALS IWPIU.LOESCHER.IT
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Audio tracks and transcriptions.
▶ Solutions.
▶ Teacher’s guide.
ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHICAL SUMMARIES
WORKS AND ACTIVITIES IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Johnny L. Bertolio
Le vie dorate
UN’ALTRA LETTERATURA ITALIANA: DA SAN FRANCESCO A IGIABA SCEGO
Presented in an engaging style, the most important texts by the authors are grouped into seven original thematic paths, with exercises for vocabulary activation, grammar review, writing and presentation.
PROFILES AND TEXTS FROM YESTERDAY TO TODAY A LITERARY JOURNEY… AND ALSO SOCIAL
Target group
Adult and young adult students
Levels B2, C1, C2 (single volume)
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Extra texts and works.
▶ Audio tracks of all passages in the volume.
▶ Podcasts of the seven thematic tracks.
▶ Exercise solutions.
Giovanni Garelli
Parliamo di arte
3O SPUNTI PER DISCUTERE DI ARTE ITALIANA IN CLASSE
Simple texts and wonderful images to address important, varied and motivating cultural topics. A new approach created to satisfy the “hunger” of foreign students for Italian art and culture, including those at elementary and intermediate levels.
GEOGRAPHICAL AND CHRONOLOGICAL PATHWAY
Target group
Adult and young adult students
Levels A2, B1, B2, C1 (single volume)
EXERCISE BOOK AT THE END OF EACH SECTION MULTI LEVEL
▶ Audiobook. ▶ Exercise solutions. ▶ Teacher resources. ONLINE MATERIALS IWPIU.LOESCHER.IT
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
CLIL
GLI ESSENZIALI
LE CONOSCENZE DI BASE DI LETTERATURA, STORIA E ARTE ITALIANE
“The Essentials presented on these pages are simplified versions of the most important and up-to-date courses for secondary school. They are texts with a reduced number of pages, formatted in an easy-to-read font and designed to review and memorise the essential content. They are particularly suitable for students with reading and learning difficulties, but also for those who have little time and need a concise overview of the topics to be studied.
ITALIAN LITERATURE
Literature gives voice to the unwritten world and the encounter with it allows one to read the world, or rather infinite worlds, but also to write it down, with the unique and inalienable mark that each person can leave on it.
The book presents the fundamental contents of the history of literature in summary and visual maps in a highly readable font, with operational moments to fix concepts and key questions to revise and prepare for questioning.
ART HISTORY
The New Perspectives course aims to develop in students a solid critical awareness through a methodological path that accompanies art history in a gradual and organic way. By analysing the different ways of looking at a work of art, one comes to an understanding of the enormous wealth of meaning implicit in artistic language, in stylistic-formal research and in its expressive, cultural and symbolic meanings.
Giving central importance to the voices of the authors means providing the basic, but not superfluous, information for their understanding. In this volume, visual learning is facilitated by frequent summary maps and, for some texts, by articulated visual analyses, quick checkpoints that accompany all topics and encourage the formation of a study method.
This comprehensive volume contains simplified and highly readable art history lectures, each framed in the section “Le coordinate” and “Un’opera chiave”, and enriched by 3D Architectures and Animated Work Readings.
L’ITALIANO E I SUOI STRUMENTI
The “Competenti in Italiano” series, edited by Franca Bosc, offers concrete tools for learning the Italian language, providing knowledge and skills in a pleasant and easy-to-navigate form. The volumes can be used both in the classroom and for self-study, with keys for self-correction.
Paola Maria Capellino, Monica Mosca
I pronomi: tanti, troppi, difficili
UNA GUIDA PER L’USO CORRETTO
The choice and use of pronouns is a challenge for those who study the Italian language, since the universe of pronouns includes the grammatical sphere as well as that of textual and semantic cohesion. “I pronomi: tanti, troppi, difficili” aims to make the approach to the complex Italian pronoun system easier and more interesting.
Mauro Santoni, Elisa Ventre
Una preposizione tira l’altra
UN VIAGGIO CON LE PREPOSIZIONI ALLA SCOPERTA DELLA CULTURA ITALIANA
This volume is dedicated to the study of prepositions, their functions and their correct use. It presents 12 thematic and graded units that allow the reader to discover or explore different aspects of Italian culture (food, cinema, literature, science, etc.). Designed for self-study and classroom use, the book is suitable for both L2/LS and L1 students.
Alessandro Tollari
I connettivi
ALLACCIARE PAROLE E FRASI
The first volume in the series ‘Competent in Italian’ is dedicated to the competence in the use of textual connectives, elements used to link words, sentences and parts of text. Designed for self-study, it is suitable for both L2/LS and L1 students.
Passato senza segreti
USO DEI TEMPI PASSATI DELL’ITALIANO
The second volume in the series ‘Competenti in Italiano’ is dedicated to the use of the past tenses of the indicative. The grammatical explanation is accompanied by a series of graded exercises of different types. The volume is designed for the individual study of LS/L2 learners.
Paola Cesaroni, Carla Ferrara, Tommaso Marani, Davide Schenetti
30 e lode
L’ITALIANO PER SOPRAVVIVERE ALL’UNIVERSITÀ
The third volume in the series ‘Competenti in Italiano’ is a tool designed to help adult learners of Italian L2/LS find their way around academic language. The book is ideal for self-study from level B1, but is also useful for classroom use. The approach to the academic text presented in this volume can also be useful for native speakers of Italian. The volume proposes 8 units, divided into macro areas (humanities, law, economics, health), which students can follow systematically or from which they can choose activities and materials according to their interests or needs.
Francesca Gallina
Hai la mia parola
IMPARARE IL LESSICO E NON DIMENTICARLO
This volume aims to expand the vocabulary and develop the most useful strategies for learning new words for LS/L2 learners. In an ideal progression from A1 to B2, words selected for their frequency and usefulness are presented in graded texts and reinforced by their reuse in activities, exercises and diagrams. In-depth sections explain the specific terminology of certain vocabulary areas, how words are formed and the relationships between them.
Ca’ Foscari School for International Education (CFSIE)
a cura di Daniele Baglioni e Davide Mastrantonio
NEW
Sillabo di italiano per stranieri in contesto accademico
The CFSIE Syllabus is the fruit of the work of linguists, collaborators and linguistic experts at Ca’ Foscari University Venice, an institution that has been involved in the teaching of Italian L2 for decades. This book is proposed as an up-to-date tool in the field of glottodidactics, with a particular focus on the academic context and its linguistic uses.
Alice Fratarcangeli, Annarita Guidi
NEW
Il Sistema della Formazione Italiana nel Mondo
UNA RETE INTEGRATA DI SCUOLE E ISTITUZIONI PER L’INSEGNAMENTO DELLA LINGUA E DELLA CULTURA ITALIANA ALL’ESTERO
For university students of Italian as a foreign and second language
N New
Target group University students
Levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 (single volume)
The Italian language in the world
N New
Target group
Schools and cultural institutions that promote the Italian language
The Italian Education System in the World is an international network of Schools, “Lettorati” and Courses managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This book is aimed at teachers, school operators, students and graduates in the teaching of Italian as a second or foreign language who wish to deepen their knowledge of this system, also in order to take advantage of the professional opportunities it offers beyond national borders.
Claudia Brighetti, Alice Fatone
Orecchiabile
PERCORSI PER LO SVILUPPO DELLA COMPRENSIONE ORALE DELL’ITALIANO
ONLINE MATERIALS
This volume is dedicated to the development of comprehension of original audio and video materials produced for a native speaker audience. Each unit offers a gradual and progressive learning path, suitable for a It is suitable for students with different levels of skills, aptitudes and learning styles.
IWPIU.LOESCHER.IT
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Exercises solutions.
▶ Teacher’s guide.
Giulio Asta, Federica Ferrieri
Senti chi parla
ONLINE MATERIALS
Target group
Adult learners and young adults.
Level A2, B1 (single volume)
▶ Audio tracks and transcripts.
▶ Videos and transcripts.
▶ Activities for independent work.
Oral production
40 ATTIVITÀ PER ESERCITARE L’ITALIANO PARLATO
A creative, simple, flexible and effective resource that can be used and reused for any level and type of class. A handbook to accompany the discovery of the spoken language with 40 paper activities, 120 supplementary online mini-activities and more.
IWPIU.LOESCHER.IT
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Audio tracks of spoken production examples.
▶ Customisable material sheets.
▶ Materials for individual distance learning lessons.
Target group
Adult and young adult learners
Level A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 (single volume)
▶ Mini-activities to break the ice, warm up the class and conclude the lesson, so that entire lessons can be organised in spoken Italian.
▶ Tips on how to reuse the activities for other levels or international groups.
Claudia Brighetti, Alice Fatone
Tanto per parlare
MATERIALI DIDATTICI PER LA COMPRENSIONE E L’USO DEGLI ELEMENTI PRAGMATICI DELL’ITALIANO
To reflect together with learners on the meaning of discursive signals and to help use them meaningfully taking into account the situation, the relationship between the participants, the intentions, the context. Audio activities, reserved for independent work, accompany the work to be done in class.
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Audio tracks and transcripts.
▶ Solutions.
Federica Ferrieri, Laura Zambianchi
La vita è tutta un quiz
600 QUIZ DI LINGUA E CULTURA ITALIANA
An educational quiz journey through Italy from north to south. The protagonists of the volume are 10 Italian regions, each represented by a character (real or fictional), engaged in a creative or professional field of importance. An inexhaustible source of information on many aspects of Italian language and culture. Fun and versatile, ideal for warm-up and cool-down activities in the classroom.
To listen and speak
Target group
Adult and young adult learners
Levels A2, B1 (single volume)
For learning while having fun 60
Target group
L2/LS students
Levels A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 (single volume) ALL SOLUTIONS
Marco Mezzadri
GRAMMATICA PRATICA DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA
A practical and user-friendly grammar that takes students from level A1 to C1 in a step-by-step approach, covering not only morphosyntactic skills but also lexical and communicative skills in general.
AGGIUNTIVO di M. Mezzadri e L. Pederzani
PRACTICAL AND USER FRIENDLY
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
▶ Interactive exercises.
Gruppo CSC: Gabriella Iacovoni, Nadia Persiani, Barbara Fiorentino
gramm.it
GRAMMATICA ITALIANA PER STRANIERI CON ESERCIZI E TESTI AUTENTICI
An Italian grammar for foreigners that combines the experience of the past with the new demands of the present, avoiding excessive references to metalanguage and characterised by a careful graduation: from the simple to the complex, from the more frequent to the less frequent. A game is suggested at the end of each unit.
Target group
Adult learners and young adults
Levels: A1,
B2, C1 (single volume)
ADDICTIONAL EXERCISE BOOK
▶ Audio tracks.
▶ Exercise solutions.
Also available for English speakers
Target group
Adult and young adult learners
Levels A1,
Luisa Aglini, Daniela Alessandroni, Danilo Rini, Roberta Rondoni, Fabio Zanda
Il CELI dell’Università per Stranieri di Perugia
CERTIFICATO DI CONOSCENZA DELLA LINGUA
ITALIANA – ITALIANO GENERALE
Each volume in the series presents 4 CELI exams, which are faithful to the actual exams in terms of structure, genre and content. The authors work at the University for Foreigners in Perugia, in language courses and at the CVCL, the centre that prepares and administers the CELI exams.
Target group
Adult and young adult students
Level
A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 (individual volumes)
UNPUBLISHED CELI EXAM PAPERS
▶ Audio MP3 of the Listening Comprehension test texts. ONLINE MATERIALS IWPIU.LOESCHER.IT
▶ Free Digital Book included (myLIM platform).
PORTALS
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND DOWNLOADABLE SHEETS UPDATED EVERY MONTH
▶ ida.loescher.it
▶ italianoperstranieri.loescher.it
WEBTV
VIDEOS WITH EXERCISES, TEACHING WORKSHEETS, SUBTITLES AND TRANSCRIPTIONS
For those who register on the webTV or imparosulweb Più website, a free 3-month subscription to watch videos without limits.
▶ webtv.loescher.it
TRAINING
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE SEMINARS AND WEBINARS WITH CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
▶ formazione.loescher.it
▶ loescher.it/eventi
SOCIAL
NEWS, UPDATES, INSIGHTS AND A SERIES OF THEMATIC PLAYLISTS
Imparosulweb Più
A MORE INTUITIVE AND COMPLETE EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE RICH MULTIMEDIA ENDOWMENT OF THE TEXTBOOKS
You need to register and follow the unlocking procedure using the code in the paper book.
▶ iwpiu.loescher.it
DIGITAL BOOK
ON COMPUTER, TABLET AND INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA BOARD
Anyone who buys a printed version also receives the digital version of the book.
download the app on
All audio and video resources and extra materials in the volume can be accessed by scanning the QR code with your smartphone or tablet camera.
LŒSCHER, BONACCI, LA LINEA EDU
Teaching Italian as a foreign language
High-quality books and materials to support teachers in their work, and to engage and motivate learners.
