Author: Alessandro Mancini
Publisher: Successful Linguistics
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
New Italian Guide for Beginners – Plus an Exclusive Discount! Are you planning to go to Italy and experience the cuisine, culture, and art? Have you been asked to attend an important conference that’s going to be held in Florence? Perhaps you’ll be visiting a long-lost friend or you’ve been longing to exchange Italian words with a family member? And more importantly, don’t you want to arm yourself with essential words and phrases before you hit the historical streets? Italian is a Romance language spoken by more than 81 million people in and out of Italy! It is primarily spoken in Vatican City, as well as in the Apostolic Palace of the pope. Spanning to more countries abroad, such as Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States, Italian is the most Latin-resembling language in the world. Whether you’re a literature aficionado or an art buff, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you knew a few good poetic Italian lines and art references? Leave your friends impressed when ordering an Italian dish with some linguistic know-how. There’s so much you have yet to learn that will come valuable in Italy town! Let’s Speak Italiano is a wonderful new pocket guide by distinguished educator Alessandro Mancini, which will teach you the language essentials as you go around Italian countryside and cities. Mancini is a lecturer and a linguistic expert who dedicates his time giving workshops and teaching children, adults and tourists from across the globe. This beginner’s guide will provide you the pointers necessary to prepare you for the best time in all instances, whether at home, school, work, fun, or travel: o A Brief History of the Italian Language o Getting Over the “Difficult Language” Notion o Comparisons of the Italian Language to English o Step 1 Italian (The Alphabet, Numbers, Dates and Time + Common Greetings) o Basic Italian Grammar (Accents, Nouns, Verbs, Tenses, Adjectives, and Articles) o Learning to Form Simple Sentences and Questions in Italian o More Popular Italian Greetings Plus Slang o Useful Words and Phrases for Home, School, the Office, and Travel o Easy Tips to Learn the Language while Having Fun
Let's Speak Italiano!
Author: Alessandro Mancini
Publisher: Successful Linguistics
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
New Italian Guide for Beginners – Plus an Exclusive Discount! Are you planning to go to Italy and experience the cuisine, culture, and art? Have you been asked to attend an important conference that’s going to be held in Florence? Perhaps you’ll be visiting a long-lost friend or you’ve been longing to exchange Italian words with a family member? And more importantly, don’t you want to arm yourself with essential words and phrases before you hit the historical streets? Italian is a Romance language spoken by more than 81 million people in and out of Italy! It is primarily spoken in Vatican City, as well as in the Apostolic Palace of the pope. Spanning to more countries abroad, such as Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States, Italian is the most Latin-resembling language in the world. Whether you’re a literature aficionado or an art buff, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you knew a few good poetic Italian lines and art references? Leave your friends impressed when ordering an Italian dish with some linguistic know-how. There’s so much you have yet to learn that will come valuable in Italy town! Let’s Speak Italiano is a wonderful new pocket guide by distinguished educator Alessandro Mancini, which will teach you the language essentials as you go around Italian countryside and cities. Mancini is a lecturer and a linguistic expert who dedicates his time giving workshops and teaching children, adults and tourists from across the globe. This beginner’s guide will provide you the pointers necessary to prepare you for the best time in all instances, whether at home, school, work, fun, or travel: o A Brief History of the Italian Language o Getting Over the “Difficult Language” Notion o Comparisons of the Italian Language to English o Step 1 Italian (The Alphabet, Numbers, Dates and Time + Common Greetings) o Basic Italian Grammar (Accents, Nouns, Verbs, Tenses, Adjectives, and Articles) o Learning to Form Simple Sentences and Questions in Italian o More Popular Italian Greetings Plus Slang o Useful Words and Phrases for Home, School, the Office, and Travel o Easy Tips to Learn the Language while Having Fun
Publisher: Successful Linguistics
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 94
Book Description
New Italian Guide for Beginners – Plus an Exclusive Discount! Are you planning to go to Italy and experience the cuisine, culture, and art? Have you been asked to attend an important conference that’s going to be held in Florence? Perhaps you’ll be visiting a long-lost friend or you’ve been longing to exchange Italian words with a family member? And more importantly, don’t you want to arm yourself with essential words and phrases before you hit the historical streets? Italian is a Romance language spoken by more than 81 million people in and out of Italy! It is primarily spoken in Vatican City, as well as in the Apostolic Palace of the pope. Spanning to more countries abroad, such as Canada, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States, Italian is the most Latin-resembling language in the world. Whether you’re a literature aficionado or an art buff, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you knew a few good poetic Italian lines and art references? Leave your friends impressed when ordering an Italian dish with some linguistic know-how. There’s so much you have yet to learn that will come valuable in Italy town! Let’s Speak Italiano is a wonderful new pocket guide by distinguished educator Alessandro Mancini, which will teach you the language essentials as you go around Italian countryside and cities. Mancini is a lecturer and a linguistic expert who dedicates his time giving workshops and teaching children, adults and tourists from across the globe. This beginner’s guide will provide you the pointers necessary to prepare you for the best time in all instances, whether at home, school, work, fun, or travel: o A Brief History of the Italian Language o Getting Over the “Difficult Language” Notion o Comparisons of the Italian Language to English o Step 1 Italian (The Alphabet, Numbers, Dates and Time + Common Greetings) o Basic Italian Grammar (Accents, Nouns, Verbs, Tenses, Adjectives, and Articles) o Learning to Form Simple Sentences and Questions in Italian o More Popular Italian Greetings Plus Slang o Useful Words and Phrases for Home, School, the Office, and Travel o Easy Tips to Learn the Language while Having Fun
Let's Speak English
Author: Mary Cagle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781946698001
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Let's Speak English is an autobiographical comic about my time as an English Teacher in Japan!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781946698001
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Let's Speak English is an autobiographical comic about my time as an English Teacher in Japan!
Fast Italian with Elisabeth Smith (Coursebook)
Author: Elisabeth Smith
Publisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 1444145134
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Follow this course for 35 minutes a day and in six weeks you'll be speaking Italian! Elisabeth Smith has used her wide teaching experience to write a course that covers just the vocabulary and the grammar that you really need. This day-by-day programme is easy to follow and fun to do. At the end of six weeks, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to tackle all the situations you need to know about, such as shopping, eating out and getting around. With just the essential words and phrases to learn, and flashcards at the back of the book to help learn them, progress is fast and enjoyable. By the end of this course, you will be at Level A2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks.
Publisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 1444145134
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Follow this course for 35 minutes a day and in six weeks you'll be speaking Italian! Elisabeth Smith has used her wide teaching experience to write a course that covers just the vocabulary and the grammar that you really need. This day-by-day programme is easy to follow and fun to do. At the end of six weeks, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to tackle all the situations you need to know about, such as shopping, eating out and getting around. With just the essential words and phrases to learn, and flashcards at the back of the book to help learn them, progress is fast and enjoyable. By the end of this course, you will be at Level A2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks.
Let's Go Rome 12th Edition
Author: Matthew W. Mahan
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312319960
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The Resource for the Independent Traveler For over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information. Includes: Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more The best wine bars, nightspots, and live entertainment A user-friendly guide to the Vatican, plus helpful hints for major sights In-depth cultural information that offers an insider's look at life in the city Opportunities to make a difference through study, work, and volunteering Detailed neighborhood maps, walking tours, and photos throughout Featuring not-to-be-missed Experiences Cultural Connections: Discuss politics, sports, and love with waiters at a laidback Trastevere eatery Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals: Visit Rome's best museums at their cheapest and least crowded Off the Beaten Path: Dance the night away in a former produce market Get advice, read up, and book tickets at www.letsgo.com
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312319960
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The Resource for the Independent Traveler For over forty years Let's Go Travel Guides have brought budget-savvy travelers closer to the world and its diverse cultures by providing the most up-to-date information. Includes: Entries at all price levels for lodging, food, attractions, and more The best wine bars, nightspots, and live entertainment A user-friendly guide to the Vatican, plus helpful hints for major sights In-depth cultural information that offers an insider's look at life in the city Opportunities to make a difference through study, work, and volunteering Detailed neighborhood maps, walking tours, and photos throughout Featuring not-to-be-missed Experiences Cultural Connections: Discuss politics, sports, and love with waiters at a laidback Trastevere eatery Inside Scoops & Hidden Deals: Visit Rome's best museums at their cheapest and least crowded Off the Beaten Path: Dance the night away in a former produce market Get advice, read up, and book tickets at www.letsgo.com
Italian Now! Level 1: L'italiano d'oggi!
Author: Marcel Danesi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143808336X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 679
Book Description
This updated worktext for high school and college introductory courses emphasizes functional use of conversational and written Italian with extensive use of fill-in exercises, matching columns, word puzzles, dialogues, and more. Students will also get a review of basic grammar, vocabulary, verb forms, idioms, and sentence structure. Additional features include lists of irregular verbs and Italian-English and English-Italian glossaries. Answers for all exercises, quizzes, and puzzles are presented at the back of the book. Line illustrations throughout.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143808336X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 679
Book Description
This updated worktext for high school and college introductory courses emphasizes functional use of conversational and written Italian with extensive use of fill-in exercises, matching columns, word puzzles, dialogues, and more. Students will also get a review of basic grammar, vocabulary, verb forms, idioms, and sentence structure. Additional features include lists of irregular verbs and Italian-English and English-Italian glossaries. Answers for all exercises, quizzes, and puzzles are presented at the back of the book. Line illustrations throughout.
Tutto bene! Italian course for beginners Level 1
Author: Elio Guarnuccio
Publisher: Lingopont
ISBN: 0648763404
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Tutto bene! is an entertaining and comprehensive multi-level Italian language course for beginners, uniquely designed for both the classroom and a high degree of independent learning. Based on the communicative approach, the course comprises a combination of components in a range of media. Book 1 is for beginners. In this level you will learn the survival language you need to get by in Italy. Learn to greet people and introduce yourself. Get to know someone by discussing where they’re from and exchanging contact details. Be able to describe yourself and others. Order food like an Italian and express your likes and dislikes. Arrange an outing or a dinner. Book a hotel room and make sure it has what you need at the right price. Tutto bene! Book 1 provides the perfect balance, enabling you to enjoy the language while developing an understanding of the grammar. It will give you a strong foundation and the confidence to further develop your Italian. The key components for each level of Tutto bene! are as follows: Tutto bene! book The book presents the Tutto bene! course in a format designed primarily for the classroom but accessible to the independent learner and complementary to the app. Each level of the course comprises a book with ten self-contained yet progressively linked lessons. Each lesson is carefully structured to introduce new language via an episode of the sitcom series followed by graduated conversation practise, ranging from limited to more open-ended dialogues where students apply the language they’ve acquired. Listening and responding activities are integral to each lesson, as are the simple explanations and deductive activities enabling students to understand the grammar. Writing activities are given at the end of every lesson and may be completed in class or later. Tutto bene! sitcom In the Tutto bene! sitcom series we follow an almost-normal group of friends through their quotidian ups and downs living and working in Rome and on holidays in other parts of Italy. The off-beat humour, original soundtrack and idiosyncrasies of the characters in these short episodes are both entertaining and a great stimulus for learning, while importantly also serving to make the language memorable. By viewing an episode multiple times at intervals and particularly before starting a new lesson, students will recognise their progress with the language and gain a sense of accomplishment. The sitcom series is the foundation of the course, with a short episode of under four minutes’ duration introducing the new language and themes for each lesson in the book and on the app. All episodes of the series can be easily accessed in and out of the classroom: search for Lingopont Tutto bene! on YouTube or download the Lingopont Italian app. Lingopont Italian app: Tutto bene! The app delivers the Tutto bene! course in an interactive mobile format allowing maximum learning flexibility. It is both a vibrant alternative to the classroom for wholly independent learners as well as a rich resource for classroom students to further revise, consolidate and practise. The app offers an engaging and culturally-immersive learning experience with instant feedback for students to monitor their progress. With a transparent structure and supported step-by-step learning in all the skills, students have the choice of working progressively through the course or working selectively on a particular area. Each lesson comprises an episode of the Tutto bene! sitcom series followed by vocabulary building, speaking, listening, pronunciation and writing activities and culminates in a quiz. There is also a grammar reference for each lesson. Download the Lingopont Italian app from the app store.
Publisher: Lingopont
ISBN: 0648763404
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Tutto bene! is an entertaining and comprehensive multi-level Italian language course for beginners, uniquely designed for both the classroom and a high degree of independent learning. Based on the communicative approach, the course comprises a combination of components in a range of media. Book 1 is for beginners. In this level you will learn the survival language you need to get by in Italy. Learn to greet people and introduce yourself. Get to know someone by discussing where they’re from and exchanging contact details. Be able to describe yourself and others. Order food like an Italian and express your likes and dislikes. Arrange an outing or a dinner. Book a hotel room and make sure it has what you need at the right price. Tutto bene! Book 1 provides the perfect balance, enabling you to enjoy the language while developing an understanding of the grammar. It will give you a strong foundation and the confidence to further develop your Italian. The key components for each level of Tutto bene! are as follows: Tutto bene! book The book presents the Tutto bene! course in a format designed primarily for the classroom but accessible to the independent learner and complementary to the app. Each level of the course comprises a book with ten self-contained yet progressively linked lessons. Each lesson is carefully structured to introduce new language via an episode of the sitcom series followed by graduated conversation practise, ranging from limited to more open-ended dialogues where students apply the language they’ve acquired. Listening and responding activities are integral to each lesson, as are the simple explanations and deductive activities enabling students to understand the grammar. Writing activities are given at the end of every lesson and may be completed in class or later. Tutto bene! sitcom In the Tutto bene! sitcom series we follow an almost-normal group of friends through their quotidian ups and downs living and working in Rome and on holidays in other parts of Italy. The off-beat humour, original soundtrack and idiosyncrasies of the characters in these short episodes are both entertaining and a great stimulus for learning, while importantly also serving to make the language memorable. By viewing an episode multiple times at intervals and particularly before starting a new lesson, students will recognise their progress with the language and gain a sense of accomplishment. The sitcom series is the foundation of the course, with a short episode of under four minutes’ duration introducing the new language and themes for each lesson in the book and on the app. All episodes of the series can be easily accessed in and out of the classroom: search for Lingopont Tutto bene! on YouTube or download the Lingopont Italian app. Lingopont Italian app: Tutto bene! The app delivers the Tutto bene! course in an interactive mobile format allowing maximum learning flexibility. It is both a vibrant alternative to the classroom for wholly independent learners as well as a rich resource for classroom students to further revise, consolidate and practise. The app offers an engaging and culturally-immersive learning experience with instant feedback for students to monitor their progress. With a transparent structure and supported step-by-step learning in all the skills, students have the choice of working progressively through the course or working selectively on a particular area. Each lesson comprises an episode of the Tutto bene! sitcom series followed by vocabulary building, speaking, listening, pronunciation and writing activities and culminates in a quiz. There is also a grammar reference for each lesson. Download the Lingopont Italian app from the app store.
Thirty Days to Great Italian
Author: Ana Stojanović
Publisher: Living Language
ISBN: 140002353X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
30 Days to Great Italian is a simple and fun course that will enhance your language skills in just weeks! Straightforward and effective teaching methods help students understand and speak Italian. Using a simple approach to grammar, 30 Days to Great Italian teaches what's really useful without nit-picking or employing technical jargon. The package includes a book and an audio CD, maps, cultural tips, and links to internet sites.
Publisher: Living Language
ISBN: 140002353X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
30 Days to Great Italian is a simple and fun course that will enhance your language skills in just weeks! Straightforward and effective teaching methods help students understand and speak Italian. Using a simple approach to grammar, 30 Days to Great Italian teaches what's really useful without nit-picking or employing technical jargon. The package includes a book and an audio CD, maps, cultural tips, and links to internet sites.
A.M.'s Longest Journey
Author: Giovanni Finzi-Contini
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781899293827
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Born in 1932, Giovanni Finzi-Contini is both a distinguished geophysicist and prize-winning poet and novelist. In this, his first published novel, he imaginatively reconstructs the history of his maternal grandfather's family in Ferrara from the emancipation of the Jews in newly united Italy to Fascist anti-Semitic persecution and the second world war. The elderly and frail Alberto Minerbi, who has escaped from a Fascist prison, is transported across Bologna on a cart, disguised as an old woman. As he goes, he recalls key episodes from his and his family's past in a series of vivid cinematic flashbacks, finally achieving peace of mind before his death.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781899293827
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Born in 1932, Giovanni Finzi-Contini is both a distinguished geophysicist and prize-winning poet and novelist. In this, his first published novel, he imaginatively reconstructs the history of his maternal grandfather's family in Ferrara from the emancipation of the Jews in newly united Italy to Fascist anti-Semitic persecution and the second world war. The elderly and frail Alberto Minerbi, who has escaped from a Fascist prison, is transported across Bologna on a cart, disguised as an old woman. As he goes, he recalls key episodes from his and his family's past in a series of vivid cinematic flashbacks, finally achieving peace of mind before his death.
Italian in 3 Months with Free Audio App
Author: Milena Reynolds
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Master the Italian language in 3 months and become an extraordinary linguist! If you have ever dreamed about learning the Italian language but think it will be a long and complicated process, you now have a better option! Achieve an impressive goal and learn a new language in as little as 12 weeks. This educational Italian language guide has a newly updated look and an impressive accompanying audio app to get you speaking, reading and writing in Italian. It includes: • "Imitated pronunciation" sections that make unfamiliar Italian sounds less daunting to English learners • Word lists, key phrases and model sentences that build vocabulary • Three self-assessment sections that allow the learner to engage with their own learning, and exercises follow each grammar lesson, reinforcing what has just been taught • Includes two mini bilingual dictionaries, meaning you can check words in both English and Italian Take out the anxiety and fear of learning Italian with the latest edition of this classic self-study course providing all the resources needed to speak, read and write in Italian quickly and effortlessly. Whether you’re a complete beginner or want to refresh your knowledge, Hugo: Italian in Three Months will have you speaking Italian in just 12 weeks. This carefully structured grammar-based course contains 12 weekly chapters filled with informative lessons on the key grammatical structures and presents a range of useful vocabulary, along with easy-to-follow exercises to boost your learning. It helps develop and refine reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, and teaches approximately 4,000 words. This updated language guide now includes vocabulary and expressions in contemporary usage and develops conversation skills through exercises based on real-life scenarios giving you an amazing authentic feel of the language. Whether you’re learning a new language for work, a future vacation or as a hobby, the Hugo language course series is the perfect place to start. Learn languages like French, Dutch, German or Spanish in only 12 weeks! Each course includes an audio app to help with understanding and pronunciation. Language learning has never been so easy!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
Master the Italian language in 3 months and become an extraordinary linguist! If you have ever dreamed about learning the Italian language but think it will be a long and complicated process, you now have a better option! Achieve an impressive goal and learn a new language in as little as 12 weeks. This educational Italian language guide has a newly updated look and an impressive accompanying audio app to get you speaking, reading and writing in Italian. It includes: • "Imitated pronunciation" sections that make unfamiliar Italian sounds less daunting to English learners • Word lists, key phrases and model sentences that build vocabulary • Three self-assessment sections that allow the learner to engage with their own learning, and exercises follow each grammar lesson, reinforcing what has just been taught • Includes two mini bilingual dictionaries, meaning you can check words in both English and Italian Take out the anxiety and fear of learning Italian with the latest edition of this classic self-study course providing all the resources needed to speak, read and write in Italian quickly and effortlessly. Whether you’re a complete beginner or want to refresh your knowledge, Hugo: Italian in Three Months will have you speaking Italian in just 12 weeks. This carefully structured grammar-based course contains 12 weekly chapters filled with informative lessons on the key grammatical structures and presents a range of useful vocabulary, along with easy-to-follow exercises to boost your learning. It helps develop and refine reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, and teaches approximately 4,000 words. This updated language guide now includes vocabulary and expressions in contemporary usage and develops conversation skills through exercises based on real-life scenarios giving you an amazing authentic feel of the language. Whether you’re learning a new language for work, a future vacation or as a hobby, the Hugo language course series is the perfect place to start. Learn languages like French, Dutch, German or Spanish in only 12 weeks! Each course includes an audio app to help with understanding and pronunciation. Language learning has never been so easy!
Rethinking Languages in Contact
Author: Anna-Laura Lepschy
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351195492
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
"Taking as its theme the interaction between Italian and other languages, and marking the 50th anniversary of the publication of Weinreich's seminal Languages in Contact, this volume provides an up-to-date survey of the role of linguistic and cultural interaction in the process of language change. The range of contributions covers: theoretical issues; different forms of language contact in Medieval and Renaissance Italy; dialect transition and diversity in the North and South of Italy; lexical and morphological borrowings; register and syntactic loans in the Romance area; old and new contact varieties of Italian in the Mediterranean, including Malta and North Africa; and, finally, Italian under pressure from English in EU institutions. The volume is published in memory of Joseph Cremona (1922-2003), and includes a bibliography of his work. Anna Laura Lepschy is Visiting Professor at the Universities of Reading and Toronto, and Emeritus Professor at University College London. Arturo Tosi is Professor of Italian at Royal Holloway, University of London. With the contributions: Peter Matthews - On Re-reading Weinreich's Languages in Contact; Nigel Vincent; Languages in Contact in Medieval Italy; Brian Richardson - Latin and Italian in Contact in Some Renaissance Grammars; Cecilia Robustelli - Latin and Vernacular in Contact in the Sixteenth Century: The Latin Model of Giambullari's Grammar; and, Mair Parry - Markedness, Salience and Language Change: Exploring an Italo-Romance Transition Area. It also includes: John Green - The North-South Axis of Romance: Contact Reinforcing Typology? Martin Maiden - Accommodating Synonymy: How Some Italo-Romance Verbs React to Lexical and Morphological Borrowing; Chris Pountain - Syntactical Borrowing as a Function of Register; Adam Ledgeway - The Dual Complementizer System in Southern Italy: Spirito Greco, Materia Romanza? Rosanna Sornicola - Dialectology and History: The Problem of the Adriatic-Tyrrhenian Dialect Corridor; Alberto Varvaro - The Maghreb Papers in Italian Discovered by Joe Cremona; Joseph Brincat - Languages and Varieties in Use in Malta Today: Maltese, English, Italian, Maltese English and Maltaliano; and, Arturo Tosi - Languages in Contact with and without Speaker Interaction."
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351195492
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
"Taking as its theme the interaction between Italian and other languages, and marking the 50th anniversary of the publication of Weinreich's seminal Languages in Contact, this volume provides an up-to-date survey of the role of linguistic and cultural interaction in the process of language change. The range of contributions covers: theoretical issues; different forms of language contact in Medieval and Renaissance Italy; dialect transition and diversity in the North and South of Italy; lexical and morphological borrowings; register and syntactic loans in the Romance area; old and new contact varieties of Italian in the Mediterranean, including Malta and North Africa; and, finally, Italian under pressure from English in EU institutions. The volume is published in memory of Joseph Cremona (1922-2003), and includes a bibliography of his work. Anna Laura Lepschy is Visiting Professor at the Universities of Reading and Toronto, and Emeritus Professor at University College London. Arturo Tosi is Professor of Italian at Royal Holloway, University of London. With the contributions: Peter Matthews - On Re-reading Weinreich's Languages in Contact; Nigel Vincent; Languages in Contact in Medieval Italy; Brian Richardson - Latin and Italian in Contact in Some Renaissance Grammars; Cecilia Robustelli - Latin and Vernacular in Contact in the Sixteenth Century: The Latin Model of Giambullari's Grammar; and, Mair Parry - Markedness, Salience and Language Change: Exploring an Italo-Romance Transition Area. It also includes: John Green - The North-South Axis of Romance: Contact Reinforcing Typology? Martin Maiden - Accommodating Synonymy: How Some Italo-Romance Verbs React to Lexical and Morphological Borrowing; Chris Pountain - Syntactical Borrowing as a Function of Register; Adam Ledgeway - The Dual Complementizer System in Southern Italy: Spirito Greco, Materia Romanza? Rosanna Sornicola - Dialectology and History: The Problem of the Adriatic-Tyrrhenian Dialect Corridor; Alberto Varvaro - The Maghreb Papers in Italian Discovered by Joe Cremona; Joseph Brincat - Languages and Varieties in Use in Malta Today: Maltese, English, Italian, Maltese English and Maltaliano; and, Arturo Tosi - Languages in Contact with and without Speaker Interaction."