Revised And Updated Edition
Learn to speak, read, and write Italian quickly and easily with Living Language. Developed by U.S. government experts, this book introduces you step-by-step to the basics of Italian pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammar.
INSIDE, YOU'LL FIND:
- All the words and phrases from the 40 lessons on the 'Living Language Italian' recordings plus additional vocabulary
- A guide to pronunciation
- Useful topics: Directions, Introductions, Shopping, etc.
- Explanations of grammar and usage
- Short quizzes to help you check your progress
- A comprehensive summary of Italian grammar
- Verb charts, including all tenses
- A special section on writing letters
While this book stands on its own as an instructional program and an invaluable reference, you'll find that using it with the recorded lessons is even more effective. Along with the recordings, 'Living Language Italian' cassette and compact disc packages include this book as well as a dictionary.