Prego! An Invitation to Italian 8th Edition

Prego! An Invitation to Italian, Eighth Edition by Graziana Lazzarino — Published by McGraw Hill

One of the most widely adopted and beloved Italian language programs at the college level, Prego! has guided generations of students toward genuine language proficiency through a distinctive blend of grammar instruction, communicative activities, and rich cultural content. The Eighth Edition builds on the program's strong foundation — its signature vocabulary and grammar presentations — while incorporating significant revisions informed by feedback from instructors and learners alike. The result is an even stronger, more integrated approach to presenting culture that motivates students to develop real communication skills in Italian.

Each chapter is carefully structured to take students from vocabulary and grammar instruction through communicative practice and cultural exploration, with activities designed to build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Expanded cultural material throughout the text immerses learners in the life, traditions, and perspectives of contemporary Italy, making the language feel alive and purposeful from the very first lesson.

Graziana Lazzarino, a native of Genoa, received her Laurea cum laude from the University of Genoa and is Professor of Italian at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She has taught at numerous European schools and American colleges and universities, including Wellesley College, Middlebury College, Central Connecticut State College, and the University of Nebraska. She was knighted in June 2004 by the Italian government for her contribution to the teaching of Italian language and culture.