ANNA PROUDFOOT

Is this the right book for me?Essential Italian Grammar is an up-to-date introduction to Italian grammar. You dont need to know a lot about grammar before you start. Everything is explained simply and there are lots of examples to illustrate each point. Unlike more traditional grammars, Essential Italian Grammar is structured so that you can look up language forms according to what you want to say, even if you dont know the grammatical term for them. If you already know some grammar, then you can use the reference grammar section at the back of the book to look up the points you need.The course consists of 22 units illustrating the various uses to which the language can be put: for example, giving instructions or talking about the recent past. The more traditional reference grammar deals with grammatical structures, such as the imperative or the perfect tense. All grammatical terms are explained in the glossary at the back of the book. Each unit contains exercises for you to practise what you have learnt and there is a key at the back of the book for you to check your answers. The new page design in this edition means that the book is even easier to use and the main headings are in English so that you can find your way around the book quickly. This edition contains a taking it further section which will direct you to further sources of real Italian. Essential Italian Grammar will help you to understand and manipulate Italian grammar with confidence because:- you need no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology to use it- the approach is accessible and supportive- the examples are clear and in context- exercises help you practise every pointEssential Italian Grammar includes:Chapter 1: Asking for and giving personal informationChapter 2: Identifying people and thingsChapter 3: Asking about availability Chapter 4: Talking about location Chapter 5: Stating choice and preference Chapter 6: Talking about the present Chapter 7: Talking about routine and habits Chapter 8: Talking about possibility and asking permissionChapter 9: Giving orders and instructionsChapter 10: Talking about possessionChapter 11: Talking about events and actions in the pastChapter 12: Describing the pastChapter 13: Talking about the FutureChapter 14: Talking about wants and preferencesChapter 15: Describing processes and proceduresChapter 16: Talking about likes and dislikesChapter 17: Asking for and giving an opinionChapter 18: Expressing obligation and needChapter 19: Expressing emotions and uncertaintyChapter 20: Expressing wishes or polite requestsChapter 21: Expressing regretsChapter 22: Expressing conditionsLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors many years of experience.Test yourselfEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.End-of-unit summaries and online testsSummaries and tests to help you keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of ...

Announcing an innovative practical reference grammar, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. This is the ideal reference grammar for intermediate and advanced learners at advanced secondary level and above.

An innovative book of exercises and language tasks, ideal for all learners who have a basic knowledge of Italian. Can be used independently, or alongside Routledge's Modern Italian Grammar.

This cassette puts emphasis on everyday life, business and culture. It covers grammar and useful vocabulary, introduced through special exercises, dialogues and reading passages to enable the student to become confident in all situations.

This intensive foundation course in Italian is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language. It is lively and fast-paced, offering students a wide range of activities, and drawing on an impressive selection of source material from many different media. Accompanying cassettes are also available. Students using the Routledge Intensive Italian Course will practice the four key skills of language learning-reading, writing, speaking, and listening-and will acquire a thorough working knowledge of the structures of Italian. The Routledge Intensive Italian Course takes students from beginner to intermediate level in one year. Students looking for extra practice can turn to the supplementary Workbook. Guidance for tutors as well as links to related sites can also be found at www.languages.routledge.com.

Comprehensive and clear explanations of key grammar patterns and structures are reinforced and contextualized through authentic materials. You will not only learn how to construct grammar correctly, but when and where to use it so you sound natural and appropriate. "Italian Grammar You Really Need to Know will help you gain the intuition you need to become a confident communicator in your new language.

Anna Proudfoot, Daniela Treveri Gennari, Anna Distefano, Concetta Kneale, Tania Batelli KnealeThe Routledge Intensive Italian Workbook is a comprehensive book of exercises and tasks for beginner and intermediate learners of Italian. It includes a wide variety of exercises to help learners practise the key skills of language learning - reading, writing, and speaking - and will help students to progress rapidly and master the language accurately. Students can check their own progress using the answer key. The Workbook can be used independently, or in conjunction with the Routledge Intensive Italian Course, an accelerated course in Italian for adult beginners, which is accompanied by audio material and supplementary web site( www.routledge.com/intensive/italian).