Esplora! 2 is a course for students of intermediate level Italian. The Teacher Resource is designed to provide additional support for teachers using the Esplora! materials and to ensure a rich and enjoyable experience for students while simultaneously fulfilling all the curriculum requirements. Instructional design is a key aspect of Esplora! The Teacher Resource material is written by Professor Joseph Lo Bianco, an internationally lauded figure in language and literacy studies. Esplora! is underpinned by current best practice language teaching and learning and is developed around the principles of intercultural language teaching. A defining feature which sets Esplora! apart from other texts is the integration of ICT elements. Esplora! online Audio & video podcasts Esplora! mobile phone game to teach definite & indefinite articles The teacher resource explains how to integrate these components into your work program to enhance the language learning experience.