Living Language Italian

Complete course, including 40 language lessons, a conversation manual with all translated phrases from the lessons, and a dictionary/phrasebook with frequently-used words highlighted.

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By studying and practicing Italian grammar you'll understand how the language really works and be able to speak Italian with clarity and ease. This Italian workbook offers a range of clear and effective learning features: 200 activities across a range of grammar and vocabulary points Unique visual verb tenses timeline and infographics for extra context Personal tutor hints and tips - help you to understand language rules and culture points Learn to learn section offers tips and advice on how to be a good language learner 25 short learning units each contain: communication goals to guide your studies grammar explanations with embedded exercises vocabulary presentations and activities reading sections to consolidate your learning

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

The fun and easy way to take your Italian language skills to thenext level The tips, techniques, and information presented here givestudents, travelers, and businesspeople a primer on how to speakItalian. Complete with updates, a bonus CD, and the traditionalFor Dummies user-friendly format, this new edition ofItalian For Dummies gives you reliable lessons, practice,and language learning techniques for speaking Italian with ease andconfidence. Featuring a revamped, user-friendly organization that builds onyour knowledge and ability, Italian For Dummies offersexpanded coverage of the necessary grammar, major verb tenses, andconjugations that beginners need to know. Plus, you'll get a fullyupdated and expanded audio CD that includes real-lifeconversations; a refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary; moreuseful exercises and practice opportunities; and more. Builds on your skills and ability as you learn Covers the grammar, verb tenses, and conjugations you need toknow Includes a mini-dictionary Audio CD includes real-life conversations If you're looking to reach a comfort level in conversationalItalian, Italian For Dummies gets you comfortably speakingthis Romantic language like a native.

Living Memory investigates the complex question of languageand its place at the heart of Bergamasco culture in northernItaly. • Integrates extensive participant observation withsociolinguistic data collection • Reveals the political and social dynamics of a nationallanguage (Italian) and a local dialect (Bergamasco) struggling forsurvival • Introduces the original concept of the “socialaesthetics of language”: the interweaving ofculturally-shaped and emotionally felt dimensions oflanguage-choice • Written to be accessible to students and specialistsalike • Part of the ahref="http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-410785.html"target="_blank"Blackwell Studies in Discourse and CultureSeries/a

Learn Russian in 4 Simple Steps. With Living Language Complete Russian: The Basics, you’ll start by learning words, and then you’ll progress to phrases, sentences, and conversations. This simple four-step building block approach will have you speaking with confidence right from the beginning, and you’ll be able to learn gradually and effectively. If you’re confident in your pronunciation, then this coursebook includes everything you need - vocabulary, grammar, culture, and practice. But you can also use this book along with the four hours of recordings included in the Living Language Complete Russian: The Basics compact disc package, which also includes a handy learner’s dictionary. This comprehensive coursebook includes: •40 step-by-step lessons •Practical vocabulary and authentic everyday usage •Simple explanations and plenty of examples •Supplemental sections, including e-mail and internet resources •A comprehensive grammar reference section

Learn to speak and write German like a pro! Need a quick introduction to the German language? Whether you're planning a vacation, adding a valuable second language to your resume, or simply brushing up on your skills, The Everything Essential German Book is your perfect guide for learning to speak and write in German. This portable guide covers the most important basics, including: The German alphabet and translation Greetings and conversation starters Common questions and answers Verb tenses and sentence structure With step-by-step instructions, pronunciation guides, and practical exercises, you'll find learning German can be easy and fun! You'll be speaking--and understanding--German in no time!

Language learning is retraining your brain, and any form of training requires focus, constant practice and especially support. This most handy support tool can easily come with you anywhere. In 6 laminated pages the coverage is so succinct that our author fit the essentials of the language into a complete reference, with the need-to-know details you would find on a German final exam. This inexpensive and expertly written tool is a must have for repetition and review. 6-page laminated guide includes: The German Alphabet Cardinal Numbers Ordinal Numbers Capitalization Case System Nouns Articles, Der-Words & Ein-Words Adjectives Pronouns Prepositions Da- & Wo-Compounds Adverbs Negation: Nicht & Kein Comparative & Superlative Verbs General Word Order Suggested Uses: Students - a very lightweight, inexpensive grade-booster that can be slipped between your notebook pages for quick and easy answers Teachers - Inexpensive classroom tool, whether you have a few for those students struggling or a whole class set that can last your entire career with the durable lamination Travelers - Being flat, laminated and with essentials being easy to find, if you have moved beyond one word translations and are striving to speak correctly, this is a great travel buddy

Learn to speak Italian like a native? Easy. Italian All-in-One For Dummies appeals to those readers looking for a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to mastering the Italian language. It contains content from all For Dummies Italian language instruction titles, including Italian For Dummies, Intermediate Italian For Dummies, Italian Verbs For Dummies, Italian Phrases For Dummies, Italian Grammar For Dummies, and Italian For Dummies Audio Set. Offers readers interested in learning Italian a valuable reference to all aspects of this popular language The content appeals to students, travelers, and businesspeople who visit Italian-speaking countries An online companion site allows you to download audio tracks allows for more practice opportunities, as well as additional content empowering you to speak Italian like a native Whether you're a pure beginner or have some familiarity with the language, Italian All-in-One For Dummies, with downloadable audio practice online, is your ticket to speaking, and writing, Italian.

Learn Italian for most everyday situations, from meeting and greeting people to asking directions and handling simple business transactions.

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'Ultimate French Beginner-Intermediate' includes - 40 lessons in a comprehensive 416-page textbook - Each lesson contains a lively and authentic dialogue, vocabulary, grammar and usage, step-by-step character writing, cultural highlights, and plenty of practice; 8 hours of recordings with an ingenious two-step approach - Learn at home and Learn on the go.

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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 Numbers Short 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 way Carefully 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.

If you want a powerful method for learning Italian fast, then keep reading... Three manuscripts in one book: Italian: How to Learn Italian Fast, Including Grammar, Short Stories, and Useful Phrases When in Italy Italian Short Stories: 8 Simple Stories for Beginners Who Want to Learn Italian in Less Time While Also Having Fun Italian Phrase Book: Over 1000 Essential Italian Phrases You Don't Want to Be Without on Your Trip to Italy Are you one of those people who don't have a huge amount of extra time to spend learning a new language? Would you be interested in learning Italian in a way that doesn't force you to go through boring textbooks? Do you finally want to say goodbye to your tendency to 'forget most of what you've studied' and discover something which works for you? You see, most people make the same mistakes when learning Italian and this is causing their progress to stagnate. The problem is that they are only sticking to one way of learning Italian. But now, you can maximize your chances of learning Italian in less time compared to reading uninspiring texts. Introducing: Italian: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners Who Want to Learn the Italian Language, Including Italian Grammar, Italian Short Stories, and Over 1000 Italian Phrases. Whether you want to learn conversational Italian for a new job, or get ready for a trip to an Italian-speaking country, this book got you covered! In part 1 of this book, you will learn about: Grammar Italian short stories Italian phrases and words Sounds and pronunciation And much, much more In part 2, you will get 8 simple and engaging short stories that will ignite your imagination so you can learn Italian in a fun way that will make memorization much easier. Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include: Plurals Indefinite adjective Existence and identification Duration Adverbs and adjectives The pronoun 'ne' Situations (space and time) Reflexives and reciprocity How to refer to time/negatives Alphabet and single letters pronunciation Prepositions And much, much more You'll also get over 1000 of the most useful Italian phrases and words covering topics such as: Countries Geography Numbers Transport The weather Time, Date and other things How to make an appointment Greetings Eating out And much, much more So if you want to learn the Italian language in a variety of fun ways that actually work, then scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!

Want to learn Italian fast? This practical, user-friendly, and uniquely visual Italian language course is perfect for busy people. Teach yourself Italian in just 12 weeks with DK's Complete Language Pack, which includes an easy-to-follow course, a pocket-sized Italian phrase book, and a guide to the essentials of Italian grammar. The course book in this comprehensive starter pack is DK's 15 Minute Italian, which has 12 chapters spanning a range of practical themes, including socializing, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each chapter is broken down into 15-minute lessons, which combine vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour photographs. Review modules help you track your progress and identify where you need further practice. The Complete Language Pack also contains a visual Italian phrase book - including the essential words and phrases you need to get by in Italian - and a guide to the basics of Italian grammar. Two free audio apps (one for the 15 Minute book and one for the phrase book) enable you to hear Italian words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the apps alongside the Language Pack's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Italian conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're starting from scratch or want to brush up your Italian, the Complete Language Pack makes Italian language learning quick, easy, and fun.

Packed with useful information for beginners of all ages. For the student, traveler or those who just need a little help.