About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101118004655

ISBN-139781118004654

eBay Product ID (ePID)102801063

Product Key Features

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameItalian for Dummies

Publication Year2011

SubjectItalian, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities

TypeLanguage Course

Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Education

AuthorKaren Antje Möller, Teresa L. Picarazzi, Francesca Romana Onofri

FormatCD-ROM / Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight20 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2011-932102

Number of Volumes1 vol.

IllustratedYes

SynopsisLearn to speak Italian with ease and confidence Buon giorno! If youre looking to reach a comfort level in conversational Italian, this hands-on, friendly guide gets you speaking like a native. Here, youll find expanded coverage of the necessary grammar, major verb tenses, and conjugations that beginners need to know. Plus, youll get a fully updated and expanded audio CD that includes real-life conversations, a refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary, more useful exercises and practice opportunities, and more. Italian 101 learn how to pronounce the Italian alphabet, numbers, and common words, and get a handle on the basic grammar youll need to know as youre working through the book Ciao down start practicing your Italian-speaking skills in everyday situations, like asking for directions to the Colosseum or expressing your love for espresso Start talkin the talk get the know-how to confidently navigate public transportation, find a hotel room, change money, and handle an emergency on your excursion in Italy The power of dieci (ten) discover ten ways to pick up Italian quickly, ten things never to say in Italian, ten favorite Italian expressions, and ten phrases thatll make people think youre a local Open the book and find: How to make sense of Italian grammar Tips to improve your pronunciation Strategies to get a handle on verb conjugations Idioms and popular expressions Advice on getting around in Italy Fun games and activities to reinforce learning Dialogues throughout the book and on the accompanying CD Bonus CD Includes Over 30 real-life conversations that reinforce lessons from the book Learn to: Speak Italian quickly and effectively Grasp basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciations Practice along with the accompanying audio CD, The fun and easy way to take your Italian language skills to the next level The tips, techniques, and information presented here give students, travelers, and businesspeople a primer on how to speak Italian. Complete with updates, a bonus CD, and the traditional For Dummies user-friendly format, this new edition of Italian For Dummies gives you reliable lessons, practice, and language learning techniques for speaking Italian with ease and confidence. Featuring a revamped, user-friendly organization that builds on your knowledge and ability, Italian For Dummies offers expanded coverage of the necessary grammar, major verb tenses, and conjugations that beginners need to know. Plus, you'll get a fully updated and expanded audio CD that includes real-life conversations; a refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary; more useful exercises and practice opportunities; and more. Builds on your skills and ability as you learn Covers the grammar, verb tenses, and conjugations you need to know Includes a mini-dictionary Audio CD includes real-life conversations If you're looking to reach a comfort level in conversational Italian, Italian For Dummies gets you comfortably speaking this Romantic language like a native., Italian For Dummies, 2nd Edition , features more than 25% new and revised content and contains a revamped organisation, plus expanded coverage of necessary grammar for the beginner as well as a more focused approach to major tenses and conjugations that readers at this level need to know.

LC Classification NumberPC1112