Foreign Language Study : Italian

You're no idiot, of course. You know that Spaghettios aren't real Italian food, realize that America was discovered by an Italian, and even recognize Michelangelo's famous works of art. But when it comes to actually hunkering down and learning the Italian language, you feel all tongue-tied. Don't zip your lip just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Italian will start you on your way to speaking Italian like a Roman - all in a fun, easy-to-use format. Feel confident about conversing with native speakers, whether you're planning a vacation, preparing for a business trip, or acting on a long-held dream to be able to communicate in la bella lingua. more...

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Take your Italian skills to the next level the fun and easy way with Intermediate Italian For Dummies ! This practical, easy-to-follow guide will help you to be more fluent and comfortable in your Italian writing. You’ll learn key concepts, practice what you’ve learned, and check your answers. With the exercises and lessons featured in this book, you will be able master written communication in Italian. You’ll quickly understand the basics of Italian grammar and pick up on the nuances of this romantic language. You’ll learn how to conjugate verbs, navigate tenses, and feel comfortable with gendered words. Say and spell words correctly, and no one will be able to tell that you’re not a native Italian. You’ll discover the basics of ordering words, answering questions, and forming complete sentences. You’ll be able to master parts of speech and apply articles as needed. Find out how to:.:.; Navigate grammar, language nuances, and verb tenses.; Conjugate verbs and understand the basics of gender.; Say and spell words correctly.; Order words correctly.; Answer questions and form complete sentences.; Use articles where necessary.; Understand the various parts of speech.; Write and speak Italian like a native. Complete with lists of ten facts to remember about Italian grammar and ten subtle terminology distinctions, Intermediate Italian For Dummies is your one-stop guide to taking your Italian skills to the next level and improving upon what you already know about this widely spoken language. more...

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Master these two essential building blocks of fluency in Italian quickly and painlessly. Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Pronouns and Prepositions provides you with clear, detailed explanations and all the practice tools needed to master these two knotty elements of Italian grammar. Using many realistic examples taken from everyday life, author Daniela Gobetti takes the mystery out of Italian pronouns and prepositions and gives you plenty of exercises to reinforce what you have learned. more...

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Completely revised and updated, The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Italian Phrases, Second Edition, is truly the only Italian phrasebook readers will ever need. It employs language-immersion principles similar to The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Learning Italian—a distinctly unique approach in Gabrielle Euvino’s books. Now with more phrases than ever, it also includes extensive word lists and verb charts. • Nearly 5 million Americans travel to Italy for business and pleasure each year. • Completely revised and updated with the most current Italian idioms and phrases. • New, streamlined grammar and pronunciation sections for easier, more effective use. • Includes tips about Italian culture and dialects, and a clear, practical map of Italy. more...

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Many of the words you know in English are similar and often the same in Italian, such as arte and delizioso. And pizza, bambino, and diva have been part of our lexicon for so long you forget they were ever "foreign." You Already Know Italian is the easiest and fastest way to build your Italian vocabulary by using your prior knowledge as the foundation for language learning. more...

Price: $11.95