Al dente is a task-oriented textbook for Italian. With its clear, linear structure, it allows for an easy start into the Italian language. The course and exercise book, accompanied by an audio CD, DVD, and downloadable materials, offers intensive vocabulary work and consistent pronunciation training. The focus is on developing linguistic and communicative skills. Motivating topics and tasks, along with diverse cultural content, encourage interaction. Al dente prepares students for the CILS, CELI, PLIDA, and CERT.IT exams.