Author: Anna Laura Lepschy
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136132848
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
'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.
The Italian Language Today
Author: Anna Laura Lepschy
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136132848
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
'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.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136132848
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
'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.
The Italian Language Today
Author: Anna Laura Lepschy
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136132767
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
'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.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136132767
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
'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.
Using Italian
Author: J. J. Kinder
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521485562
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
This 2002 book is a guide to Italian usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers. Careful consideration is given throughout to questions of style, register, and politeness which are essential to achieving an appropriate level of formality or informality in writing and speech. It surveys the contemporary linguistic scene in Italy and gives ample space to the new varieties of Italian that are emerging in modern Italy. The influence of the dialects in shaping the development of Italian is also acknowledged. Clear, readable and easy to consult via its two indexes, this is an essential reference for learners seeking access to the finer nuances of the Italian language.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521485562
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 492
Book Description
This 2002 book is a guide to Italian usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers. Careful consideration is given throughout to questions of style, register, and politeness which are essential to achieving an appropriate level of formality or informality in writing and speech. It surveys the contemporary linguistic scene in Italy and gives ample space to the new varieties of Italian that are emerging in modern Italy. The influence of the dialects in shaping the development of Italian is also acknowledged. Clear, readable and easy to consult via its two indexes, this is an essential reference for learners seeking access to the finer nuances of the Italian language.
Italian Language for Beginners
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781801139595
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781801139595
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
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.
Mother Tongues and Other Reflections on the Italian Language
Author: Giulio C. Lepschy
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802037299
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
In this collection of six scholarly essays on the Italian language, Giulio Lepschy discusses issues ranging from Italian literary and spoken history to prosody and a play of the Italian Renaissance.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802037299
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
In this collection of six scholarly essays on the Italian language, Giulio Lepschy discusses issues ranging from Italian literary and spoken history to prosody and a play of the Italian Renaissance.
Listen & Learn Italian
Author: Olga Ragusa
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486252766
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This language-learning system offers the chance to quickly and efficiently develop the practical Italian needed for travel. 2 CDs with 90 minutes of material feature phrases and sentences spoken first in English and then in Italian, followed by a pause for repetition. The accompanying 80-page manual contains each word and phrase on the CDs.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486252766
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
This language-learning system offers the chance to quickly and efficiently develop the practical Italian needed for travel. 2 CDs with 90 minutes of material feature phrases and sentences spoken first in English and then in Italian, followed by a pause for repetition. The accompanying 80-page manual contains each word and phrase on the CDs.
First Italian Reader
Author: Stanley Appelbaum
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048612035X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Beginning students of Italian language and literature will welcome these selections of poetry, fiction, history, and philosophy by 14th- to 20th-century authors, including Dante, Boccaccio, Pirandello, and 52 others.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048612035X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Beginning students of Italian language and literature will welcome these selections of poetry, fiction, history, and philosophy by 14th- to 20th-century authors, including Dante, Boccaccio, Pirandello, and 52 others.
Manual of Business Italian
Author: Vincent Edwards
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136924876
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
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
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136924876
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
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
From Latin to Italian
Author: C. H. Grandgent
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904799238
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Grandgent, a professor at Harvard from 1896-1932, pens a fascinating account of the early development of the Italian language which will be of particular interest to linguists and medievalists. (Foreign Language-Dictionaries/Phrasebooks)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781904799238
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Grandgent, a professor at Harvard from 1896-1932, pens a fascinating account of the early development of the Italian language which will be of particular interest to linguists and medievalists. (Foreign Language-Dictionaries/Phrasebooks)
Learn Italian
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781801139588
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781801139588
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
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.