Foreign Language Study : Italian

You can learn to speak Italian in no time-- capisci ?. It's time to say arrivederci to your fears of learning a new language. With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll have no problema speaking and understanding Italian. Presto ! Before you know it, you'll get past ciao and really be able to converse. Beginning with everyday Italian expressions and a review of basic pronunciation, Italian Demystified covers key grammar fundamentals such as common verb tenses, nouns, pronouns, and gender. Step by step, you'll build your Italian vocabulary with essential words and phrases and quickly master the language. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that you're fast on your way to speaking, writing, and understanding Italian. This fast and easy guide features: Clear grammatical explanations that illustrate how the language works; Numerous examples that place new vocabulary in practical context; Helpful writing and speaking exercises that bring the Italian language to life; Coverage of everyday topics and conversational expressions; Quizzes at the end of each chapter that reinforce new language skills. Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for a more advanced student, Italian Demystified is your shortcut to fluency in this lingua bellissimo . more...

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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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This volume will help you decipher menus whether they are in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish. It has over 10,000 food and drink terms translated to and from English, covering dishes, ingredients, methods of cooking and useful phrases for ordering and asking for service. more...

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If you want to be proficient in Italian, you eventually have to clear the bothersome hurdle of grammar. Covering various facets of Italian grammar - from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses - this title helps you to sharpen your Italian grammar with skill-building exercises. more...

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Contains commentary on the Purgatorio by various scholars. This book presents to the nonspecialist reader one of the cantos of the transitional middle cantica of Dante's unique Christian epic. It provides awareness of Dante's timeless aspirations and achievements. more...

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