Unlike Assimil , the Dieci PDF assumes you have a teacher or the separate Teacher's Guide ( Guida per l'insegnante ). Many exercises are "pair work" (e.g., Lavora con un compagno – work with a partner). A self-learner must adapt these into written exercises.
The PDF is designed to be used with free online resources from Alma. Each unit has a "Episodio" (video soap opera) following 10 characters in a condo. The PDF contains screen grabs and transcripts, directing you to the audio/video online. This is excellent for listening comprehension of natural (slowed) Italian. dieci a1 alma edizioni pdf
The PDF for the student book does not include answers . You must buy the Chiavi (answer key) separately or subscribe to the Alma digital platform. For self-study, this is frustrating. Unlike Assimil , the Dieci PDF assumes you