A colourful, lively course in four levels for 5 or 6 year-old beginners. Firmly centred on the child's own world and his/her own interests, "Viva l'italiano" offers a wide range of activities: colouring in, cutting out, writing, drawing, story-telling, etc. In the third and fourth levels, which would be best suited to 8 to 11 year-olds, more emphasis is placed on the written word, with texts, poetry, songs and fairy tales.