The italiano e lode is recommended as a second language book for students enrolled in university or higher education courses who are at an elementary level in learning the Italian language. It serves as a modern teaching tool, not only due to the structure of its sections that allow for easier use in online courses but primarily because of its content and vocabulary.

The implementation of the course is dedicated to the communicative and linguistic level required for university studies and complies with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for A1 knowledge level.

The main features of the book include:

• Close proximity to the spoken language
• Cognitive approach
• Youthful style
• Everyday grammar usage
• Useful assessment sheets at the end of each section
• Various exercises tailored to the cognitive needs of each student