'a truly authoritative short Italian grammar ... possibly the best concise account now available in any language' - The Times Literary Supplement 'a stimulating and scholarly introduction to Italian for the serious student. It contains a great deal of original material and the authors' unequivocal attitudes to the linguistic reality of modern Italy...make it important that it should be read and discussed by Italianists everywhere' - The Times Higher Education Supplement 'a major new contribution to the literature in English...it will be an essential part of the linguistic formation of every Italianist' - The Year's Work in Modern Language Studies Recently revised to bring it completed up-to-date, this book remains a unique source on the Italian language as it is actually spoken and written in Italy. The combination of historical perspective and contemporary grammar make it particularly useful for Italian linguistics.

New Approaches to Teaching Italian Language and Culture fills a major gap in existing scholarship and textbooks devoted to the teaching of Italian language and culture. A much-needed project in Italianistica, this collection of essays offers case studies that provide a coherent and organized overview of contemporary Italian pedagogy, incorporating the expertise of scholars in the field of language methodology and language acquisition from Italy and four major countries where the study of Italian has a long tradition: Australia, Canada, Great Britain and the United States. The twenty four essays, divided into six main parts, offer a tremendous variety of up-to-date approaches to the teaching of Italian as a foreign language and L2, ranging from theoretical to more practical, hands-on strategies with essays on curricular innovations, technology, study abroad programs, culture, film and song use as effective pedagogical tools. Each case study introduces a systematic approach with an overview of theory, activities and assessment suggestions, collection of research data and syllabi. The book addresses the needs of instructors and teacher trainers, putting in perspective different examples that can be used for more effective teaching techniques according to the ACTFL guidelines and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Manual of Business Italian is the most comprehensive, single-volume reference handbook for students and professionals using Italian. Designed for all users, no matter what level of language skill, this manual comprises five parts: * A 6000-word, two-way Glossary of the most useful business terms * A 100-page Written Communications section giving models of 50 letters, faxes and documents * An 80-page Spoken Situations section covering face-to-face and telephone situations * A short Reference Grammar outlining the major grammar features of Italian * A short Business Facts section covering essential information of the country or countries where Italian is used Written by an experienced native and non-native speaker team, this unique volume is an essential, one-stop reference for all students and professionals studying or working in business and management where Italian is used

'Rich. . . eclectic. . . a feast' Telegraph This landmark collection brings together forty writers that reflect over a hundred years of Italy's vibrant and diverse short story tradition, from the birth of the modern nation to the end of the twentieth century. Poets, journalists, visual artists, musicians, editors, critics, teachers, scientists, politicians, translators: the writers that inhabit these pages represent a dynamic cross section of Italian society, their powerful voices resonating through regional landscapes, private passions and dramatic political events. This wide-ranging selection curated by Jhumpa Lahiri includes well known authors such as Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante and Luigi Pirandello alongside many captivating new discoveries. More than a third of the stories featured in this volume have been translated into English for the first time, several of them by Lahiri herself.

Are you planning a trip to Italy? Congratulations! Italy is the trip of a lifetime! You will surely be left breathless with the many structures, paintings, sculptures, history, cuisine, and language. But wait... That last aspect might sound intimidating, doesn't it? A foreign language might seem a little hard to learn, but you have nothing to fear. Italian Language for Beginners was made with the purpose of teaching you the basics of the language and how to use it successfully on your next trip to Italy. In this book, you will learn: - The basics of Italian: you will learn everything from articles and personal pronouns to time tenses, verbs, and conjugations. - Translations and pronunciations: the easy-to-read pronunciation will make it easier for you to understand the language. - Traveling in Italy: There's a chapter dedicated to traveling in this country and how to get the most out of it. Traveling in Italy includes all you need to talk, call, and ask for a taxi and ask for a reservation. - The most used, practical verbs in Italian: from the verbs that you need to have a nice stay in Italy to the ones you need if you want to pay a bill. It does not matter whether you visit Italy soon or sometime in the future; you know you need to learn Italian to enjoy the trip of a lifetime. Italian Language for Beginners is here to deliver on the promise that Italy, its people, and its language are worth the expenses. Even if you have never studied a foreign language, Italian Language for Beginners is the tool you need to learn the basics of the language in an easy, fun way. Italian Language for Beginners will make your trip to Italy one of the most memorable times of your life.