Italian For Dummies
Learn to speak Italian with ease and confidenceBuon giorno! If you're looking to reach a comfort level in conversational Italian, this hands-on, friendly guide gets you speaking like a native. Here, you'll find 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.Italian 101 — learn how to pronounce the Italian alphabet, numbers, and common words, and get a handle on the basic grammar you'll need to know as you're working through the bookCiao down — start practicing your Italian-speaking skills in everyday situations, like asking for directions to the Colosseum or expressing your love for espressoStart 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 ItalyThe 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 that'll make people think you're a localOpen the book and find:How to make sense of Italian grammarTips to improve your pronunciationStrategies to get a handle on verb conjugationsIdioms and popular expressionsAdvice on getting around in ItalyFun games and activities to reinforce learningDialogues throughout the book and on the accompanying CDBonus CD IncludesOver 30 real-life conversations that reinforce lessons from the bookLearn to:Speak Italian quickly and effectivelyGrasp basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciationsPractice along with the accompanying audio CD