Italian

Pages: 656,
Specialty: Italian,
Publisher: Oxford UP,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 96x118x40mm

This is the reissued Oxford Italian Mini Dictionary - now in an attractive new format. This small dictionary offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. Easy-to-use colour design and a centre section of useful words and expressions listed by topic make this dictionary ideal for travel and quick reference. show more

Weight: 0.18 KG
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Pages: 304,
Specialty: Italian,
Publisher: Barron's,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 149.86x226.06x17.78mm

This user-friendly textbook supplement demonstrates that learning a foreign language can be both easy and fun when approached in the proper spirit. Students are introduced to interesting aspects of Italian culture and coached in conversational Italian while they learn basics of grammar and vocabulary. All titles in Barron's "Painless Series" are being updated in new, improved editions, and they all feature access to brand-new subject-related arcade game apps that will appeal to students. Books in the "Painless Series" cover most classroom subjects, and include a variety of fun features for students who find the subjects difficult and confusing--or in some cases, just plain boring. Books-- Are written for middle school and high school students Feature cartoon-style illustrations and humorous approaches to subject matter Emphasize attention-catching ways students can put subjects to practical use Challenge students with puzzles, games, and "Brain Tickler" problems to solve--" and now with access to a fun app learning game " NOTE: The new apps features that are available with these revised titles can be downloaded on any iPhone, iTouch, iPad, or Android device. They add an extra element of fun to the teaching of each subject.

Weight: 0.43 KG
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Pages: 192,
Specialty: Italian,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 185x231x13mm

More practice to expand your Italian skills The 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. show more

Weight: 0.27 KG
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Pages: 320,
Specialty: Italian,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2016,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 221x274x18mm

Build up your Italian grammar skills and communicate with ease The only way to boost your confidence in a second language is to practice, practice, practice. From the present tense of regular verbs to direct object pronouns, this comprehensive guide and workbook covers all aspects of Italian grammar that you need to master.Focusing on the practical aspects of Italian as it's really spoken, each unit features clear explanations, numerous realistic examples, and lots of engaging exercises. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Italian Grammar makes mastering grammar easy with: Clear, down-to-earth, easy-to-follow explanations that make even the most complex principles easy to understand Example sentences that illustrate and clarify each grammatical point Dozens of exercises in formats suited to every learning style Practical and high-frequency vocabulary used throughout A detailed answer key for quick, easy progress checksSupporting audio recordings, flashcards, and an auto-fill glossary online and via app With help from this book, you can effortlessly use:Possessive adjectives * Relative pronouns * Gerunds * Expressions of time * The passive and the impersonal Si * The subjunctive mood * Question words show more

Weight: 0.67 KG
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Pages: 144,
Specialty: Italian,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 216x279x10mm

Tricky Italian concepts are no problem with practice, practice, practiceAs you progress in your study of Italian, you may feel overwhelmed by unfamiliar areas, such as knowing when to use essere versus avere; determining the gender of a noun; avoiding "false friends"; or understanding the use of thesubjunctive in subordinate clauses. Author and teacher Alessandra Visconti is familiar with this situation and, more important, knows how her students--and now you--can overcome it. In Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Problem Solver, Visconti shares her arsenal of strategies onhow to overcome these obstacles to your Italian mastery. Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Problem Solver helps you understand topics that studentstypically find difficult. You will develop your skills and confidence as an Italian speaker with: Expert advice and guidance on overcoming common problemsPractical examples with high-frequency vocabulary that clarify each pointHighly varied and extensive exercises to practice what you've learned show more

Weight: 0.36 KG
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Pages: 256,
Specialty: Italian,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 216x274x13mm

Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, Italian Pronouns and Prepositions offers a clear and engaging presentation of all aspects of pronoun and preposition usage, combined with extensive practice, for beginning and intermediate language learners. This new edition features a new review chapter that allows learners to pull together the grammar skills they've acquired.About the Book This new edition in the successful Practice Makes Perfect series, Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Pronouns and Prepositions offers a detailed examination of these two essential aspects of grammar, which language learners need to master to communicate with confidence. Learners of a foreign language often have difficulty with these areas because the usage of pronouns or prepositions rarely translates directly from English to the new language. Thus, language learners need much more practice in the areas of pronoun and preposition usage than is provided in general grammar books.This book provides clear explanations of the usage of pronouns and prepositions, followed by practical examples illustrating and clarifying each point. Extensive and varied exercises provide ample opportunity to practice. Answers to all questions are provided at the back of the book, providing immediate feedback.The new edition features a brand-new review chapter that allows learners to pull together the grammar skills they've acquired throughout the book.Key Selling Features New edition features a brand-new review chapterDetails all aspects of pronoun and preposition usageClarifies the subtleties of pronouns and prepositions that often escape language learnersHighly varied and extensive exercises for practicePractical and high-frequency vocabulary used throughoutAnswer key provided for reference and quick feedbackCombines the best elements of instruction and practice so readers find all they need in one book. show more

Weight: 0.58 KG
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Pages: 208,
Specialty: Italian,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2017,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 216x274x10mm

The go-to sentence-building guide now includes a brand-new, fully comprehensive review chapter! You've learned the fundamentals of Italian grammar, like spelling, word meanings, and parts of speech. Now it's time to take the next step and put them all together to communicate complete ideas. Practice Makes Perfect Italian Sentence Builder, Second Edition guides you through the process of putting the "parts" of Italian together correctly, from connecting words into clauses to writing original sentences to creating whole paragraphs. You'll get where you want in no time through Practice Makes Perfect's systematic, crystal-clear approach to building sentences. Practice Makes Perfect Italian Sentence Builder, Second Edition features: * Clear explanations of how to apply grammar to create well-formed sentences * Numerous examples of correctly-formed Italian sentences * Lesson reinforcement with copious practice exercises, include multiple choice, sentence-correction, and building new sentences from scratch * Answer key, including suggestions for creative exercises show more

Weight: 0.38 KG
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Pages: 304,
Specialty: Italian,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 213.36x271.78x22.86mm

This book helps you go beyond conjugation and learn the correct verb tenses for speaking and writing in Italian. If you're looking for help memorizing Italian verb conjugations, any Italian verb book will do. But if you are interested in becoming fluent, you'll need to learn how these building blocks are used in everyday, natural language. That's where Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Verb Tenses comes in. You will, of course, get plenty of practice, practice, practice using your new verb selection and conjugation skills. Whether you are learning on your own or taking a beginning Italian class, Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Verb Tenses will help you master Italian in no time at all. Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Verb Tenses will help you: learn when and why to use different verb tenses; reinforce your knowledge with everyday examples covering a wide range of topics; and, build your verb skills using more than 300 engaging exercises.

Weight: 0.68 KG
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Pages: 240,
Specialty: Italian,
Publisher: McGraw-Hill,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 216x277x11mm

Master the words and phrases necessary for handling everyday situations Practice 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 vocabularyAn answer key to gauge your comprehension With 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! show more

Weight: 0.44 KG
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