Contatti 1&2 combine to create an ideal course for beginners. While Contatti 1 provides a thorough grounding in the language and enables students to speak, read and write contemporary Italian, Contatti 2 takes them from intermediate to advanced level. It helps you build on skills already learnt, introducing new language and grammar structures in a lively way. Authentic reading and listening materials are used extensively for a wide range of lively activities based on everyday situations from the outset you will find that arealistic range of registers and vocabulary and be encouraged to develop the essential skill of comprehension. The English vocabulary and grammatical support are given both at the end of each lesson..