Designed for intermediate and advanced Italian culture and conversation courses, PAROLA A TE! focuses on the country's social, political, economic, demographic, and cultural issues. The text draws a link between Italy's past and present and emphasizes that tradition and history are still an integral part of Italian society. PAROLA A TE! includes extensive use of computer technology ("Sul web"), audio materials ("Ascoltiamo!"), and video-based activities ("Sulla strada").