Written in easy, conversational English, ECCO! reviews and explains all major points of Italian grammar, with special attention to those areas that appear more foreign to English speakers. Emphasis is also placed on vocabulary enrichment. The book presents about 6,000 Italian words, grouped thematically by structural or grammatical characteristics, many of them illustrated by examples. It also includes about 1,000 Italian idioms (particular turns of phrase peculiar to the language) and lists all irregular forms of verbs and nouns. Students wanting to move beyond an elementary acquaintance with Italian will fi nd the book useful as a selfteaching tool, an adjunct to other textbooks or as a reference source

This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Italian and in English translation. Including stories by Calvino, Benni, Sciascia and Levi, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Italian culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.

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 dictionariesComplete with drills, exercises, and answer keys for ample practice opportunities, Italian Made Simple will soon have you speaking Italian like a native.

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Le avventure del burattino più famoso del mondo, con i loro insegnamenti morali e le argute descrizioni di personaggi divenuti proverbiali che ancora oggi si incontrano nella vita quotidiana.Un classico della letteratura per ragazzi che dopo la prima edizione del 1883 è diventato il libro di letteratura italiana più tradotto e venduto al mondo.

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"Eboli - dicono i lucani tra cui Levi fu mandato al confino dal fascismo - e l'ultimo paese di cristiani. Cristiano è uguale a uomo. Nei paesi successivi, i nostri, non si vive da cristiani, ma da animali". Dice Italo Calvino in uno dei due testi che introducono questo volume: "La peculiarità di Carlo Levi sta in questo: che egli è il testimone della presenza di un altro tempo all'interno del nostro tempo, è l'ambasciatore d'un altro mondo all'interno del nostro mondo. Possiamo definire questo mondo il mondo che vive fuori della nostra storia di fronte al mondo che vive nella storia. Naturalmente questa è una definizione esterna, è, diciamo, la situazione di partenza dell'opera di Carlo Levi: il protagonista di 'Cristo si è fermato a Eboli' è un uomo impegnato nella storia che viene a trovarsi nel cuore di un Sud stregonesco, magico, e vede che quelle che erano per lui le ragioni in gioco qui non valgono più, sono in gioco altre ragioni, altre opposizioni nello stesso tempo più complesse e più elementari".

Ultima settimana del novembre 1327. Il novizio Adso da Melk accompagna in un'abbazia dell'alta Italia frate Guglielmo da Baskerville, incaricato di una sottile e imprecisa missione diplomatica. Ex inquisitore, amico di Guglielmo di Occam e di Marsilio da Padova, frate Guglielmo si trova a dover dipanare una serie di misteriosi delitti (sette in sette giorni, perpetrati nel chiuso della cinta abbaziale) che insanguinano una biblioteca labirintica e inaccessibile. Per risolvere il caso, Guglielmo dovrà decifrare indizi di ogni genere, dal comportamento dei santi a quello degli eretici, dalle scritture negromantiche al linguaggio delle erbe, da manoscritti in lingue ignote alle mosse diplomatiche degli uomini di potere. La soluzione arriverà, forse troppo tardi, in termini di giorni, forse troppo presto, in termini di secoli.

This Italian word-power builder presents more than 5,000 words and phrases with translations into English. The feature that makes this vocabulary book distinctive is the way words are divided into themes, grouped together so that the foreign traveler or language student can find words related by subject. The subject themes include business terms, medical terms, household terms, scientific words and phrases, units of measurement, clothing, food and dining, transportation, art and culture— 24 separate themes in all. The new second edition has been expanded and updated with increased vocabulary.

Ritenuto il più autorevole libro italiano di cucina e considerato da tempo un classico regalo di nozze, "Il Cucchiaio d'Argento" offre una vasta rassegna di ricette al passo con i tempi e una serie di capitoli sugli argomenti più attuali dell'alimentazione. Uscito per la prima volta nel 1950, deve il successo a una formula che, basata sulla semplicità, ha reso le ricette facili da consultare e da realizzare.

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"In mezzo alla città di cemento e asfalto, Marcovaldo va in cerca della Natura. Ma esiste ancora, la Natura? Quella che egli trova è una Natura dispettosa, contraffatta, compromessa con la vita artificiale. Personaggio buffo e melanconico, Marcovaldo è il protagonista d'una serie di favole moderne, dove Italo Calvino va segnando, come in un suo block-notes segreto, avvenimenti impercettibili nella vita di una grande città industriale, quali possono essere il passaggio d'una nuvola carica di pioggia o l'arrivo mattutino d'uno sbuffo di vento. Quando le avventure di Marcovaldo hanno raggiunto un bel numero, seguendo come un colorato calendario l'alternarsi delle stagioni, Calvino le ha disposte in un libro. Partite come divagazioni comico-poetiche sul tema - 'neorealistico' per eccellenza - della più elementare lotta per la vita, le venti favole di Marcovaldo arrivano alla rappresentazione della più complicata realtà d'oggi, alla satira del 'miracolo economico' e della 'civiltà del consumo'; ma sempre restano fedeli a una classica struttura narrativa: quella delle storielle a vignette dei giornalini per l'infanzia. Marcovaldo non è altro che un Fortunello contemporaneo, un Bonaventura all'incontrario, un Pampurio dei caseggiati popolari". (Italo Calvino)

Build your Italian language skills and communicate with confidenceBased on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, this accessible guide offers a clear and engaging presentation of all aspects of Italian pronouns and prepositions. This updated edition provides clear explanations of the usage of these two essential elements of grammar along with practical examples illustrating and clarifying each point. You’ll find a variety of exercises for plenty of practice. An answer key at the back of the book offers immediate feedback.For added practice and study on-the-go, this edition features review quizzes via the exclusive McGraw-Hill Education Language Lab app. Audio recordings of the answer key for more than 100 exercises let you check your progress and your pronunciation skills.Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Pronouns and Prepositions will help you:•Learn the subtleties of how to use pronouns and prepositions •Build your language skills using more than 120 engaging exercises •Reinforce your knowledge with everyday examples covering a wide range of topics•Study on-the-go with audio recordings and review quizzes via the McGraw-Hill Education Language Lab app •Develop better pronunciation, and more

This anthology highlights seven centuries of Italian poetry that will help you learn the language as well. Included are 34 examples of Italian verse in the original with English translations on facing pages. Twenty-one poets are represented, from Saint Francis of Assisi, author of the first memorable Italian lyric, "Cancio delle creature," to Salvatore Quasimodo, winner of the 1959 Nobel Prize for Literature. Also included are works by Dante, Petrarch, Ariosto, Tasso, and Montale, as well as such lesser known but significant poets as Compiuta Donzella and Cavalcanti. There are even important works by Boccaccio and Michelangelo.In addition to full Italian texts with expert literal translations on facing pages, this edition contains a wealth of biographical and critical commentary.

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Learning a foreign language can be simple and fun. Find how.Learning a language is a task that is not for the faint of heart. Sure, it seems simple when you are still learning your “buongiorno” and “arrivederci” but as you progress, things get hotter. The oodles of lessons on grammar, verb conjugations and verb periphrases peculiar to that language can make the whole affair seem boring and tedious.However, there is a solution for this.The approach adopted in this book, A Learn Italian Language Book, makes the learning of Italian seamless, effortless and painless.The book is made up of eighteen stories that revolve around the active and interesting life of Giovanni, a twenty eight year old architect living in the fictional suburbs of Ballabio. In following the young man’s adventures, you would learn new words, expressions and as the stories progress, advanced ways of expressing your thoughts and feelings.The book is also filled with lovable characters you can identify with and this makes the book more interesting to read.► Buy this book now and If you buy the paper version you will get the kindle version for free. ◄

It contains forms, syntax, intermediate and advanced style references for both written and spoken language; when and how to use articles; the position of adjectives; the use of particular words (anzi, magari, mica, addirittura, macché); noun alteration; tense and mode agreement to express past, present and future; atypical constructions ("far fare"), etc. Clear and comprehensive charts, stimulating exercises rich with information about Italian life style, society, culture, and small boxes with "clues," tricks and secrets to speak well.

Eva Eva è un romanzo di Giovanni Verga scritto e pubblicato nel 1873 a Milano dall'editore Treves. « Avevo incontrato due volte quella donna - non era più bella di tutte le altre, né più elegante, ma non somigliava a nessun'altra. - Nei suoi occhi c'erano sguardi affascinanti, come il corruscare di un'esistenza procellosa che era pieno di attrattive. - Giovanni Verga, Eva » Quello che rappresenta la novità del romanzo, apparso a Milano nel 1873, è il personaggio femminile che il Verga, come scrive Giovanni Croci, "disegna, mostrandosi già scrittore avveduto, con una scioltezza di tratto, con una asciuttezza e verità di toni davvero sorprendenti". Durante un veglione in maschera che si tiene a La Pergola di Firenze, un arlecchino, un povero pittore di nome Enrico Lanti arrivato dalla Sicilia per trovar fortuna, scommette con alcuni giovani che riuscirà a baciare una bella mascherina. Si reca in seguito sul palco e inizia a raccontare, ad un suo amico scrittore che ha incontrato casualmente, il suo amore per la maschera che vuole baciare. Si tratta di Eva che si guadagna la vita facendo la ballerina di lusso e della quale Enrico si è follemente innamorato. Eva lo ricambia pur continuando a condurre la sua vita spregiudicata. Quando però si rende conto che il giovane è tormentato dalla gelosia, decide di dividere con lui le privazioni e lasciare la sua vita. Ella si renderà però presto conto che, perduti gli splendori tra i quali Enrico l'ha conosciuta, ha perso per lui ogni attrazione e quindi, senza drammi ma con molto realismo, dopo avergli scritto una lettera equilibrata e lucida, lo lascia e ritorna alla vita di prima. "Mio caro Enrico, tu non mi ami più, io non ti amo più nemmeno - e siamo pari. Te l'avevo predetto! Tu mi hai visto attizzare il fuoco, e far la calza; io ti ho visto stendere tranquillamente i colori sulle tue stupide fotografie, senza ispirazione e senza entusiasmo; ecco perché non ci amiamo più. Le asprezze, i diverbi, le amarezze, sono degli accessori. Domani forse saremmo arrivati a picchiarci! Ti lascio, e credo far del bene anche a te. Tu hai bisogno di sognare per buscarti gloria e quattrini; io non ho che la mia giovinezza, e bisogna che ne approfitti se non voglio andare a finire all'ospedale. Tu hai il cuore buono; ti ho parlato con franchezza, e credo perciò di non lasciarti in collera. Io ti voglio sempre del bene, e te lo proverò, quando potrò. Eccoti 500 lire." Enrico, dopo i primi tempi di sofferenza, si riprende e presto riesce ad affermarsi come pittore ottenendo la gloria e l'agiatezza che desiderava. Il giovane viene così ripreso dal desiderio di riconquistare la donna ma non riesce perché Eva ha un amante. Enrico lo sfida a duello ferendolo e alla fine, nuovamente povero, ammalato di tubercolosi, piena la mente del ricordo della donna e infelice per il proprio fallimento, muore al suo paese nella casa paterna.

In questo romanzo Niccolò Ammaniti va al cuore della sua narrativa, con una storia tesa e dal ritmo serrato, un congegno a orologeria che si carica fino a una conclusione sorprendente: e mette in scena la paura stessa. Michele Amitrano, nove anni, si trova di colpo a fare i conti con un segreto cosi grande e terribile da non poterlo nemmeno raccontare. E per affrontarlo dovrà trovare la forza proprio nelle sue fantasie di bambino, mentre il lettore assiste a una doppia storia: quella vista con gli occhi di Michele e quella, tragica, che coinvolge i grandi di Acqua Traverse, misera frazione dispersa tra i campi di grano. Il risultato è un racconto potente e di assoluta felicità narrativa, dove si respirano atmosfere che vanno da Clive Barker alle Avventure di Tom Sawyer, alle Fiabe italiane di Calvino. La storia è ambientata nell'estate torrida del 1978 nella campagna di un Sud dell'Italia non identificato, ma evocato con rara forza descrittiva. In questo paesaggio dominato dal con

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This book is designed to accompany the Italian online course "Italian Language and Culture: Beginner (2023-2024)" on the edX platform (edX.org).However, much of the content of this book, such as grammar charts, explanations and examples, as well as readings and texts of interviews with native speakers, will be of certain interest to any beginner learner of Italian.In this book you will find the following material accompanied by a table of contents:- Grammar explanations, examples and charts;- Ciak! videos (texts in Italian and Italian with English translation);- Letture (readings in Italian and Italian with English translation);- Interviste (interviews in Italian and Italian with English translation);- Vocabulary charts;- Viaggio virtuale in tre piazze italiane (virtual tour in three Italian piazzas);-Tables of verbs and various grammatical structures.You may be interested in the other two books in this series:-Italian Language and Culture: Intermediate-Italian Language and Culture: Advanced

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Start Reading in Italian Immediately and Build Your Language Skills in No Time!Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles enable you to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories and complete the post-reading exercises.EASY ITALIAN READER is divided into three parts:Part I describes the story of Christine, an American student who whose family moves to Italy. As you read about their experiences, you’ll discover the nuances of language and culture right along with Christine.Part II describes episodes in the colorful history of Italy, from the founding of ancient Rome to the present, offering biographical sketches of famous personalities, including St. Francis, Marco Polo, and Galileo.Part III is comprised of three contemporary short stories that allow you to practice your grammar and vocabulary skills on authentic works of Italian literature.The bonus app that accompanies this book provides:FLASHCARDS to aid memorization of all vocabulary termsAUDIO recordings of more than 40 passagesRECORD-YOURSELF feature for 34 comprehension exercisesAUTO-FILL GLOSSARY for quick reference

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary· Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently· Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability· Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free wayCarefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including· A glossary for bolded words in each text· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter.As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable.

Grow your vocabulary, perfect your grammar, and ignite your imagination with these eight unconventional Italian short stories for intermediate learners!“What surprised me the most about these stories was [that] they’re genuinely really fun to read! I couldn’t put them down, and found myself dying to know the ending of each story!” - HannahIn this book you will find: Short stories from a variety of compelling genres, from science fiction to historical thriller, expertly designed to help you progress from intermediate to advanced Italian Intriguing plots that will spark your imagination and keep you reading, while learning new vocabulary and improving your Italian comprehension Stories which are broken down into manageable chapters, so you can make progress without great difficulty reading A wide variety of grammar structures used throughout the stories, so you can master complex Italian tenses and verb forms in a natural way (instead of spending hours learning rules) Word lists at the end of each chapter give definitions of harder vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, so you can keep reading without getting stuck Natural dialogues throughout the stories, so you can learn real, spoken Italian while you read Regular plot summaries and comprehension questions make sure you understand every twist and turn of the plot. You can focus on the joy of reading in Italian, rather than struggling through dense text with no support An expert, five-step guide to reading Italian effectively, so you can become a better learner, and use reading as a tool to become fluent Italian Short Stories for Intermediate Learners has been written especially for students at intermediate level (B1-B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference). The stories are written in carefully graded Italian that avoids much of the obscure vocabulary and ambiguous grammar that has frustrated you when you’ve tried to read Italian in the past.With this book, you’ll have a sense of achievement and feeling of progress when reading. You’ll finally be able to enjoy reading in Italian, grow your vocabulary in a natural way, and improve your comprehension at the same time.Based on extensive research into how people most enjoy and benefit from reading in a new language, you’ll no longer suffer from these common difficulties associated with reading Italian: Dull topics that are no fun to read Books so long you never reach the end Endless chapters that make you want to give up Impenetrable grammar that frustrates you at every turn Complex vocabulary that leaves you with your head buried in the dictionary Instead, you can just concentrate on what you came for in the first place - enjoying reading and having fun!If you’ve been learning Italian for a while, and are ready to take your skills to the next level, this is the book you need!So what are you waiting for? Scroll up and grab your copy now!

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Sharpen your Italian language skills through readings about its speakers' daily lives and cultureBetter Reading Italian offers you entertaining, "real world" texts to help you understand and learn more Italian vocabulary and phrases. Each chapter features articles that cover a specific topic, such as cuisine, music, sports, film and theater, art, the family, today's lifestyle, or politics and history. Along the way, you will find instruction and exercises to help develop improved reading speed, comprehension, and vocabulary. The articles become gradually more difficult as you proceed through the book to keep you challenged and engaged.Better Reading Italian is an easy, engaging way to boost your language skills and learn more about the language and its speakers as you go.

Master the words and phrases necessary for handling everyday situationsPractice Makes Perfect: Italian Vocabulary helps you develop your vocabulary by providing practice in word-building and encouraging you to analyze new words for an ever-increasing vocabulary. Each chapter of this comprehensive book focuses on a theme, such as family or travel, so you can build your language skills in a systematic manner. As you lay the foundation for an increasing vocabulary, you are able to perfect your new words with plenty of exercises and gain the confidence to communicate well in Italian.Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Vocabulary offers you: More than 250 exercises Concise grammatical explanations A new chapter on contemporary vocabulary An answer key to gauge your comprehensionWith help from this book, you can easily speak or write in Italian about:Different occupations and jobs * Italian holidays and traditions * Taking the train * Growing your own garden * Where it hurts on your body * Your house * Your family and friends * What you studied in school * Your favorite TV show * Your family's background . . . and much more!

Do you want to have more meaningful conversations in Italian? Do you want to feel comfortable in a variety of situations?Based on authentic texts, such as songs, poems, and conversations between native speakers, this course will help you improve and build upon the language you already have so that you develop your skills to a level where you can enjoy communicating in Italian. Incorporating information about the culture, history and geography of Italy and its influence on the language, you will be introduced to the more advanced points of Italian grammar, as well as more colloquial language, and develop your vocabulary so you can express your opinion on a number of topics, as well as react to other people's opinions.What will I achieve by the end of the course?By the end of Enjoy Italian you will have increased your capacity to understand the spoken and written language, and furthered your ability to communicate with Italian speakers, orally and in writing. This course aims to take you to a solid intermediate level. You will reach an Advanced Low to Mid level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines / B2 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).Is this course for me?If you already know some Italian and want to take it further, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the post-beginner classroom.What do I get?A coursebook with over two hours of audio on CD that features:- Eight units that cover more complex situations than your basic tourist scenarios- Carefully levelled and sequenced material - a solid path to build up your knowledge- Authentic texts, such as poems, songs, excerpts and conversations to present the language- Learn through the Discovery Method which helps you notice and retain the language you learn- Learn to learn - tips and advice on becoming a better language learner- Easy to use workbook format.What else can I use to learn Italian?If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Italian: 9781444174717If you want a comprehensive Beginner to Intermediate course, you should try our Complete Italian: 9781444177343Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Facile Facile B1 prosegue il percorso iniziato con i volumi del livello A (0, 1, 2) per continuare ad aiutare gli studenti nel loro processo di acquisizione della lingua italiana.Trattandosi di un livello B1, il testo presenta situazioni comunicative e contenuti linguistici ben più complessi dei precedenti, ma cerca di mantenere un approccio concreto e diretto alla lingua e alla cultura italiana.Facile Facile non ha la pretesa di essere un manuale o un corso completo, ma uno strumento pratico e diretto che aiuti sia l´insegnante che gli studenti, con particolare riferimento ai C.P.I.A. e alle associazioni culturali e di volontariato.Il prezzo contenuto del volume è uno degli aspetti significativi del progetto: consentire a tutti gli studenti di avere una guida semplice e ordinata, limitando il costo e la confusione delle fotocopie a cui molto spesso si fa ricorso.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Barron's newly revised Italian language workbook make an excellent textbook supplement for high school and college-level courses. Quizzes and exercises focus on verbs and their correct usage in Italian, stressing typical examples of usage in both written sentences and spoken dialogues, and includes special emphasis on conjugations.

Learn the slang words, modern phrases, and curses they definitely never taught you in Italian class with this super-handy and hilariously improper English-Italian phrasebook.You already know enough Italian to get by, but you want to be able to tell those inside jokes, greet your friends in a laid-back manner, and casually pick someone up at a bar.From “What’s up?” to “Wanna go home with me?” Dirty Italian will teach you how to speak like you're a regular on the streets of Milan or Rome. But you’ll also discover material that goes beyond a traditional phrasebook, including:Hilarious insults Provocative facts Explicit swear words Themed Italian cocktails And more!Next time you’re traveling or chatting with your Italian friends, pick up this book, drop the textbook formality, and get dirty!

Nuovo Magari is now split into 2 levels with student book and workbook combined. The text deals with the study of forms, syntax, and style that belong to Italian but are hardly ever dealt with in Italian course books. They offer a new approach to the study of mire elementary materials and develops them in a stimulating way. The course is characterized by a strong cultural approach. The didactic units are divided into four thematic macro-areas (society, Arts, Language, History), through which a rich profile of Italy is outlined in order to illustrate the most significant socio-cultural phenomena, ideas, tendencies, and the most recent trends in life style. Student Book/Workbook/2-Audio CD Set-Advanced Level C1-C2, Softcover.

Eight 60-minute Cassettes - 480-PAGE TEXTBOOKLively, up-to-date, authentic dialogues Clear explanations of grammarCultural highlightsplus....Business vocabulary & etiquetteDeveloped by the experts at Living Language, Ultimate Italian: Advanced has everything you need to increase your fluency in Italian. Just like the basic to intermediate level course, this program combines advanced conversation with grammar and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format. Ultimate Italian: Advanced also covers business vocabulary and etiquette, perfect for businesspeople as well as serious students and travelers. COMPREHENSIVE LESSON MANUAL WITH REFERENCE SECTIONS20 lessons: lively, authentic, up-to-date dialogues vocabulary, grammar, and usage cultural highlights business terms and etiquetteReference sections: complete grammar summary with verb conjugations

Always study with the most up-to-date prep! Look for Pocket Italian Grammar, ISBN 978-1-5062-5826-3, on sale December 3, 2019.Publisher's Note: Products purchased from third-party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitles included with the product.

Soluzioni: A Practical Grammar of Contemporary Italian combines an engaging reference and practice grammar explained in clear and concise language with numerous supporting exercises.Aimed at keen students of all levels, Soluzioni offers:a complete grammar review in tabular form for easy navigation and at-a-glance comprehension;650 graded practice exercises with an answer key for self-assessment;extensive examples, using a wide range of useful up-to-date vocabulary;authentic material from Italian media and literature, with vocabulary notes and linked exercises to show how grammar works in practice;special help sections throughout, dedicated to clarifying tricky points or avoiding common pitfalls;a comprehensive user-friendly index for ease of access in both Italian and English;a glossary of grammatical terms;a companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/derome with over 240 free interactive language quizzes for on-the-spot testing, plus supplementary downloadable material such as a comprehensive verb section and full answer key to the book exercises.This fourth edition continues the accessible methodology and focus on contemporary usage that has made Soluzioni the clearest and most comprehensive pedagogic grammar on the market today. Fully updated, it covers key areas of difficulty such as tense usage, the subjunctive, causative verbs, combined pronouns and word order. It also pays attention to the links between grammar and communicative functions as well as those between grammar, context and register.Suitable for class use and independent study, Soluzioni is the ideal reference and practice resource for learners of Italian. It is particularly suitable for fast-track use in ab initio courses at university and college.

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.

Third edition of this popular self-study guide for students of Italian. Each chapter covers a grammar point: i.e., a part of speech (noun, verb, pronoun), a word's function in a sentence (subject, direct object, indirect object), a grammatical term (tense, conjugation, gender, agreement). Each chapter is divided into two sections. 1. In English: grammar is explained as it relates to English, anticipating concepts necessary for Italian. 2. In Italian: grammar is explained as it relates to Italian, with examples and explanations of the rules applied. Points out similarities, differences, and alerts students to pitfalls. Available online: 1. Review booklet with Answer key 2. Correlation to Oggi in Italia indicating the pages to be read in preparation for each lesson. This self-study guide is part of the O&H Study Guide series for students of foreign languages. Experience has shown that students using the O&H Italian Study Guide improve their performance in Italian grammar thanks to a better understanding of English grammar.

More practice to expand your Italian skillsThe Practice Makes Perfect series has helped thousands learn the basics of Italian, from vocabulary to prepositions, verbs, and beyond. Now this innovative series turns its attention to advanced students of Italian who have the foundation of good language skills and want to take their knowledge to the next level. To help you evolve your language skills, this book focuses on more sophisticated grammar topics that are essential to constructing longer, more complex sentences. They especially highlight more troublesome areas, such as the correct use of object pronouns.

Buon giorno! From ordering calamari in Venice to making new friends in Tuscan hill towns, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves, bestselling author of travel guides to Europe, offers well-tested phrases and key words to cover every situation a traveler is likely to encounter. This handy guide provides key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling, an English-Italian and Italian-English dictionary, the latest information on European currency and rail transportation, and even a tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Sistine Chapel. Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves' Italian Phrase Book and Dictionary is an essential item for any traveler's zainetto.

The essence of any language lies not in its timehonoreddictionaries, but in its slang. StreetwiseItalian Dictionary/Thesaurus provides Italian studentswith today’s most accurate, accessible, and up-to-datereference to current Italian slang and idiomaticexpressions. More than 2,500 terms and expressionsare conveniently arranged into alphabetical topics,and then―unlike most resources of its type―markedfor register to prevent the embarrassment of inappropriateusage.Extensive example sentences, together with theirEnglish translations, provide helpful context. Valuablefor all, but particularly those planning travel to Italy,this comprehensive reference reveals the true languageof Italy.

Damnatio Memoriae explores the role of the theatre amid the conflicts of immigration, human rights, citizenship, family, and legacy. From the clash of two theatre troupes on stage—one Italian, and the other composed of foreign actors—a new play emerges, revealing the history of Ancient Rome, its forgotten emperors, entangled cultural heritage, and today’s unfolding stories on the Mediterranean Sea.

"Contemporary Italian Women Poets" introduces English-reading audiences to the diversity of contemporary women's poetry in Italy during the past five decades. It includes twenty-five authors whose work has been published since World War II: poets from different generations and regions, some with international acclaim, others known primarily to those within women's literary circles. The poets who appear are: Mariella Bettarini, Gabriella Leto, Cristina Campo, Dacia Maraini, Anna Cascella, Daria Menicanti, Patrizia Cavalli, Alda Merini, Elena Clementelli, Giulia Niccolai, Rosita Copioli, Luciana Notari, Biancamaria Frabotta, Rossana Ombres, Luciana Frezza, Piera Oppezzo, Vera Gherarducci, Amelia Rosselli, Margherita Guidacci, Gabriella Sica, Armanda Guiducci, Maria Luisa Spaziani, Jolanda Insana, Patrizia Valduga, and Vivian Lamarque. Dual-language poetry. Introduction, notes on the poets, bibliography & index of first lines.