The textbook, Conversational Italian for Travelers, is a fun, friendly book, not formal like most language books, and teaches everything one needs to know to travel to Italy. If you want to really understand the Italian of today, you need this book! We learn language and culture as we follow the character Caterina in dialogues that detail her travels through Italy. As she boards planes, trains, and finally takes a ride in her cousin's car, we learn how to do these things in Italian. When she meets up with her Italian family, we learn the phrases of communicating with others, including what to say if you meet someone special, how to go shopping and how to use the telephone. Finally, Caterina goes on a trip to Lago Maggiore with her Italian family, and we learn phrases needed to stay at a hotel, go sight-seeing, and of course, go to the restaurant and order wonderful Italian food! Many Italian dishes commonly ordered in Italian restaurants are listed in the last three chapters of the boo

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.

Updated with helpful facts and tips, this book instructs beginners in the basics of reading, writing, understanding, and speaking Italian. A set of vocabulary flashcards and a small bilingual dictionary booklet are bound into the spine and can be removed for supplementary use

90 minutes of recorded speech by native speakers and 64 page manual.

If you are planning a trip to Italy this summer or if you just want to learn a new language then you have come to the right book on how to learn Italian. This book will open your eyes to a whole new language in a way that you have never seen before. It is jam packed with all of the basic information that a beginner needs to be successful. Although this book is tailored for the beginner, it is fully detailed with information that is useful to construct words and sentences. You will also see and learn the different grammar, pronunciation, nouns, adverbs etc. You will also learn specific phrases to say for certain situations. You will also learn different phrases to say that will help you to ask questions or what to say if you need help or directions. To that end, inside you will find valuable, and quite possibly the most valuable information available on the subject. The information within this book was intricately designed with the beginning learner in mind. You will also be happy to know that there are English translations for all of the words, phrases, and idioms that are within this book. That way you will never have to guess about what something means or worrying about being confused. This book provides you with all you need to know to ensure that you are successful. So now imagine. You are at home contemplating on what do for the summer. All of your family has made plans with their own families and your friends have all gone on vacation. You don't want to stay home and be bored. Then you realize you still have a valid passport and recently discovered to have family in Italy. So you decide to do a little research about flights to Italy. You discover that the prices are affordable and flights are available now. You then call your Italian relatives and they are excited to hear that you plan to visit. So you reserve a flight and let your immediate family know and make plans to go on vacation to Italy. You also remember that you need to brush up on your Italian language and realize that this book is the best option for beginners as it will boost your confidence. So you learn everything in it and the next thing you know you become confident in what you learned. Inside you will find out: How to learn like a polyglot and receive tips and tricks for learning a foreign language quickly. Basic grammar notions needed for composing simple phrases that'll allow you to speak fluently. It also contains, among other things, an in-depth analysis about prepositions - conjunctions - adverbs. Synonyms and Opposites. The basic notions needed for travel and for visiting tourist places. How to ask questions with ease. How to build your vocabulary with nouns, adverbs and conjunctions. So, if you are ready for the best learning experience then I highly recommend you to take the next step in obtaining this book. Even if you've never study this language, you can learn to speak Italian in just 10 days. Not only will it be a great reference to have, but also it will always be readily available if you need to refer back to it later.

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.

This book aims to take users from scratch to having a solid base in Italian within six months, and to feel comfortable with the language in as little as three months. In only half an hour a day users will move ahead naturally until they are at ease with all the basic structures needed for communication and become familiar with the basic words and grammar of Italian. The method comprises two phases: the passive phase, in which users simply repeat what they hear and read, and the active phase, in which users begin to create sentences and imagine themselves in a variety of everyday situations.