An 8"x10.25" hardcover - 509 pages. "A communicative, culture-based introductory Italian text, PARLIAMO ITALIANO! develops all five language skills by pairing cultural themes with essential grammar points and by organizing units around situations, functions, and regions of Italy. The authors' belief that 'language is culture' is best illustrated by the text's up-to-date, fresh image of Italy and Italians and by the authors' success in incorporating this belief as an active, key part of the learning experience. ISBN: 0618533052