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Easy Italian Step-by-Step


Synopsis


Learn Italian step-by-step and soon you'll be making leaps and bounds

Your quickest route to learning Italian is through a solid grounding in grammar basics. Now don't be put off by the "G-word." What you won't find in this book is a lot of repetitive drills. Instead, you get an original, step-by-step approach to learning Italian based on the way people naturally acquire language.

From the very beginning, you are introduced to the most essential structures--allowing you to communicate in Italian almost immediately. Gradually, through a series of interconnected "steps," you logically progress to more common concepts that govern how Italian is spoken and written. And along the way you are introduced to hundreds of carefully selected verbs and vocabulary words presented on the basis of how often they are used in everyday Italian.

Guaranteed to get you quickly up and running with the knowledge and skills you need to communicate in Italian with confidence, Easy Italian Step-by-Step features:

  • A unique "building-block" approach to mastering essential grammar, verbs, and vocabulary
  • Down-to-earth explanations of important rules and concepts
  • Hundreds of frequently used verbs and key terms a beginner should know
  • Exercises to test what you've learned and measure progress
  • Engaging readings that help you hone your skills in everyday contexts

Paola Nanni-Tate

Summary

Chapter 1: Getting Started

* Introduction to Italian language and culture
* Basic pronunciation rules
* Essential vocabulary and phrases

Example: "Buongiorno!" (Hello)

Chapter 2: Nouns and Articles

* Types of nouns (masculine, feminine, singular, plural)
* Indefinite and definite articles
* Agreement between nouns and adjectives

Example: "Il tavolo" (the table)

Chapter 3: Verbs and Pronouns

* Present tense conjugation of regular and irregular verbs
* Subject pronouns
* Verb agreement with subject pronouns

Example: "Io mangio" (I eat)

Chapter 4: Adjectives and Adverbs

* Formation and agreement of adjectives
* Comparative and superlative forms
* Adverbs of manner, time, and place

Example: "Bella" (beautiful, feminine)

Chapter 5: Prepositions and Conjunctions

* Usage of common prepositions and conjunctions
* Spatial and temporal relationships
* Connecting words and sentences

Example: "Su" (on)

Chapter 6: Expressing Time

* Telling time in Italian
* Using time-related expressions
* Expressions for past, present, and future

Example: "Sono le due" (It's two o'clock)

Chapter 7: Describing People and Things

* Adjectives to describe physical characteristics
* Possessive adjectives and pronouns
* Comparative and superlative constructions

Example: "Lui è alto" (He is tall)

Chapter 8: Talking About Food and Drink

* Vocabulary related to meals and ingredients
* Ordering food in a restaurant
* Expressing preferences and dietary restrictions

Example: "Vorrei una pizza Margherita" (I would like a Margherita pizza)

Chapter 9: Travel and Transportation

* Asking for directions and giving information
* Vocabulary related to travel and transportation
* Describing locations and destinations

Example: "Come va a Roma?" (How do I get to Rome?)

Chapter 10: Shopping and Daily Life

* Common phrases and vocabulary for shopping
* Asking for help and information
* Describing daily routines and activities

Example: "Dove posso trovare il supermercato?" (Where can I find the supermarket?)