Author: Alwena LampingPublisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 9781406652352
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A clear new approach to grammar.
In Other Words
Author: Jhumpa LahiriPublisher: Random House India
ISBN: 9385890727
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
On a post-college visit to Florence, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri fell in love with the Italian language. Twenty years later, seeking total immersion, she and her family relocated to Rome, where she began to read and write solely in her adopted tongue. A startling act of self-reflection, In Other Words is Lahiri’s meditation on the process of learning to express herself in another language—and the stunning journey of a writer seeking a new voice.
Italian Made Simple
Author: Cristina MazzoniPublisher: Crown
ISBN: 030743432X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Whether you are planning a romantic Italian getaway, packing a knapsack for your junior year abroad, or just want to engage your Italian business associate in everyday conversation, Italian Made Simple is the perfect book for any self-learner. Void of all the non-essentials and refreshingly easy to understand, Italian Made Simple includes: * basics of grammar * vocabulary building exercises * pronunciation aids * common expressions * word puzzles and language games * contemporary reading selections * Italian culture and history * economic information * Italian-English and English-Italian dictionaries Complete with drills, exercises, and answer keys for ample practice opportunities, Italian Made Simple will soon have you speaking Italian like a native.
Basic Italian
Author: Stella PeyronelPublisher: 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 Italian Grammar
Author: Anna ProudfootPublisher: 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.
Talk Italian Grammar
Author: Alwena LampingPublisher: Pearson UK
ISBN: 1406676098
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Talk Italian Grammar is the ideal resource for anyone setting out to learn Italian, at home or in a class. Using the tried-and-tested principles of the bestselling Talk series, it demystifies grammar and guides you through the key structures of Italian in a way that’s really easy to follow, even if you have no experience at all of grammar and grammatical terminology. With its straightforward approach and attractive layout, Talk Italian Grammar promotes a real understanding of how Italian works and how it relates to English. It contains clear explanations and hundreds of useful examples, learning tips and strategies. Interesting practice activities reinforce the language patterns and help you remember what you've learned. Talk Italian Grammar can be used successfully alongside any learning materials, and is also the perfect companion for the bestselling Talk Italian and Talk Italian 2. 264-page book.
Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Conversation
Author: Marcel DanesiPublisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071770909
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Practice the art of conversation in Italian! Want to strike up a conversation with a native Italian speaker but are nervous that you're not ready? Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Conversation helps you overcome that obstacle, and--before you know it--you'll be speaking comfortably in your new language. Inside you will find realistic conversational situations, from meeting people to talking about sports to discussing current events to just having fun. With these engaging dialogues as a starting point, each unit is packed with helpful instructions on correct grammar and word usage--in addition to lots of conversation-ready phrases that will be indispensable as your fluency increases. Of course you'll get plenty of practice, practice, practice using your new conversational skills. Each dialogue is followed by a variety of exercises that not only give you the opportunity to put new concepts into action but also encourage you to construct personalized conversations. These lessons will reassure even the most hesitant speakers that they too can achieve a confident--and spontaneous--speaking style. Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Conversation will help you Talk more like a native speaker and expand your vocabulary Master everyday Italian expressions through numerous realistic examples Reinforce your new conversational skills through extensive exercises Before you know it, you'll be confidently speaking Italian with your Italian-speaking friends--or you'll be ready to make new ones!
1001 Easy Italian Phrases
Author: Marco NatoliPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486476294
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Tourists, business travelers, and students will appreciate this easy-to-use phrase book. Completely up to date with terms for everything from technology to current slang, it features words, phrases, and sentences for cell phones, computers, and social networking; travel and transportation; shopping; dining; medical and emergency situations; and more. Includes sections on grammar and pronunciation.
Conversational Italian for Travelers
Author: Kathryn OcchipintiPublisher: Stella Lucente, LLC
ISBN: 9780990383451
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The textbook, Conversational Italian for Travelers, is a fun, friendly book, not formal like most language books, and teaches everything one needs to know to travel to Italy. If you want to really understand the Italian of today, you need this book! We learn language and culture as we follow the character Caterina in dialogues that detail her travels through Italy. As she boards planes, trains, and finally takes a ride in her cousin's car, we learn how to do these things in Italian. When she meets up with her Italian family, we learn the phrases of communicating with others, including what to say if you meet someone special, how to go shopping and how to use the telephone. Finally, Caterina goes on a trip to Lago Maggiore with her Italian family, and we learn phrases needed to stay at a hotel, go sight-seeing, and of course, go to the restaurant and order wonderful Italian food! Many Italian dishes commonly ordered in Italian restaurants are listed in the last three chapters of the boo
Italian Grammar For Beginners
Author: Talk in ItalianPublisher:
ISBN: 9781658334686
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Learn beginner Italian grammar painlessly with step-by-step lessons that focus on the essentials and help you build a learning habit. Inside "Italian Grammar For Beginners" you'll find: 30 beginner-level Italian grammar lessons: This reference and practice book covers everything you need to know about beginner Italian grammar. Straight-to-the point explanations: No extra fluff and frills, the lessons are straightforward and focus more on the rules rather than the exceptions. Short daily lessons designed to help you create a learning habit: Spend just 30 minutes every day for 30 days to form an effective learning habit. Clear and concise grammar discussions written in a conversational tone: Difficult grammar concepts are broken down and simplified with brief yet engaging explanation. An embedded workbook with 250+ grammar exercises: Challenge yourself and reinforce your comprehension by doing the exercises after each lesson. Audio for pronunciation and listening practice: Improve your listening and pronunciation skills in Italian by listening to the audio narrated by a native Italian speaker. If you're tired of your usual boring Italian textbook, grab your copy of this book and start learning Italian grammar the un-boring way today!
