"Chiarissimo is a real masterpiece! Un vero capolavoro! I am currently using Chiarissimo Uno with my Italian 1 class. The book is well organized and everything you need is at your fingertips. I love how each sito has supplementary practice to go along with it. I just love how I do not have to search through mountains of material to get what I need. Everything is just there! The book is also student-friendly. Students navigate the pages with ease. The book is colorful and up-to-date, which attracts the learner. I also love how the siti provides related links. I always check this part out for supplementary videos that will complement my lesson. The book also has an online component where students can take a quiz. This is great because I can get instant feedback on their progress. An important component of the book is that it gets students to speak right from the beginning. I see more progress happening now than I did in our old Italian book. The book also prepares students for the AP^® exam. A great section is the ascolto/audio section. I can go on and on about how wonderful this book is. It really helps me to teach the language. It is the complete package!"

"Finalmente! Finally, there is a textbook series that satisfies every need. Chiarissimo Uno and Chiarissimo Due are my one-stop resource for creating and carrying out engaging lessons. Written in a clear and logical manner, the content is easily understood and well suited to independent learning that can be expanded upon in the classroom in an effective sequence of communicative activities. Visually appealing and colorful, the graphics enhance the students' understanding and generate enthusiasm. The use of grammar and vocabulary recycling throughout the book reflect the invaluable experience and wisdom of two dedicated educators. The Chiarissimo series is a revolution and a revelation for teachers of Italian."

"A most needed, fresh approach to learning Italian. The illustrations are useful, colorful, and lend themselves to further conversation. The sequencing is logical and the text builds in reinforcement from one chapter to the next."

"A masterpiece. It covers every aspect of language learning with many exercises and as the name means very clear explanations."