Modern Italian Grammar

Author: Anna Proudfoot
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415331647
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 436

Book Description
This new edition of the Modern Italian Grammar is an innovative reference guide to Italian, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Implementing feedback from users of the first edition, this text includes clearer explanations, as well as a greater emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Italian. Divided into two sections, the book covers: traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives language functions and notions such as giving and seeking information, describing processes and results, and expressing likes, dislikes and preferences. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Italian at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is needed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. This Grammar is complemented by the Modern Italian Grammar Workbook Second Edition which features related exercises and activities.

A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian

Author: Professor Martin Maiden
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1444116789
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 513

Book Description
This Italian reference grammar provides students, teachers and others interested in the Italian language with a comprehensive, accessible and jargon-free guide to the forms and structure of Italian. Whatever their level of knowledge of the language, learners of Italian will find this book indispensable: it gives clear and detailed explanations of everything from the most elementary facts such as the relation between spelling and pronunciation, or the forms of the article, to more advanced points such as the various nuances of the subjunctive. Formal or archaic discourse is distinguished from informal, everyday usage, and regionalisms are also indicated where appropriate. The authors have taken care to make it an easy and illuminating reference tool: extensive cross-referencing enables readers to quickly find the information they require, and also stimulates them to discover new, related facts.

Modern Italian Grammar Workbook

Author: Anna Proudfoot
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415331654
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Modern Italian Grammar Workbook, Second Edition is an innovative book of exercises and language tasks for all learners of Italian.

Routledge Intensive Italian Course

Author: Anna Proudfoot
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134550383
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 455

Book Description
This intensive foundation course in Italian is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language. Accompanying audio material containing dialogues, listening exercises and pronunciation practice is available to purchase separately in CD format. These two audio CDs are designed to work alongside the accompanying book. Students using the Routledge Intensive Italian Course will practise the four key skills of language learning - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - and will acquire a thorough working knowledge of the structures of Italian. The Routledge Intensive Italian Course takes students from beginner to intermediate level in one year.

Basic Italian

Author: Stella Peyronel
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415347174
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
'Basic Italian' provides readers with the basic tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations. The book contains 23 individual grammar points in lively and realistic contexts.

Modern French Grammar

Author: Margaret Lang
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134323026
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 387

Book Description
This new edition of the Modern French Grammar is an innovative reference guide to French, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. Divided into two parts, Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives and Part B is organized around language functions and notions such as: giving and seeking information describing processes and results expressing likes, dislikes and preferences. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples. Implementing feedback from users of the first edition of the Grammar, this second edition includes clearer explanations and greater emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of French. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of French at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. This Grammar is complemented by the Modern French Grammar Workbook Second Edition which features related exercises and activities.

English Grammar for Students of Italian

Author: Sergio Adorni
Publisher: Hodder Arnold
ISBN: 9780340742006
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
To assist in mastering Italian grammar, this text explains a concept as it applies to English and presents the same concept as it applies to Italian. It illustrates the differences between the two languages and guides the selection of the correct form.

Essential Modern Greek Grammar

Author: Douglas Q. Adams
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486113434
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
This logical, developmental presentation of the major aspects of modern Greek grammar includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension. Designed for adults with limited learning time who wish to acquire the basics of everyday modern Greek, this grammar features numerous shortcuts and timesavers. Ideal as an introduction, supplement, or refresher.

A Linguistic History of Italian

Author: Martin Maiden
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317899261
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 329

Book Description
A Linguistic History of Italian offers a clear and concise explanation of why modern Italian grammar has become the way it is. It focuses on the effects of historical changes on the modern structure of Italian, revealing patterns and structures which are not always apparent to those who are only familiar with modern Italian. Although the book concentrates on the internal history of the language, the emergence of Italian is considered against the wider background of the history of italian dialects, and other external factors such as cultural and social influences are also examined.

Modern Italian Grammar

Author: Anna Proudfoot
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Languages : en
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