This intensive foundation course in Italian is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language. It is lively and fast-paced, offering students a wide range of activities, and drawing on an impressive selection of source material from many different media. Audio materials are available on accompanying CDs.Students using the Routledge Intensive Italian Course will practise the four key skills of language learning - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - and will acquire a thorough working knowledge of the structures of Italian.The Routledge Intensive Italian Course takes students from beginner to intermediate level in one year.Students looking for extra practice can turn to the supplementary Workbook (ISBN 0-415-24079-4).Guidance for tutors as well as links to related sites are available at www.languages.routledge.com