John Wiley & Sons, Sachbücher, Italian for Dummies (Englisch, Teresa L. Picarazzi, Francesca Romana Onofri, Karen Antje ...

Learn to speak Italian with ease and confidenceBuon giorno! If you're looking to reach a comfort level in conversational Italian, this hands-on, friendly guide gets you speaking like a native. Here, you'll find expanded coverage of the necessary grammar, major verb tenses, and conjugations that beginners need to know. Plus, you'll get a fully updated and expanded audio CD that includes real-life conversations, a refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary, more useful exercises and practice opportunities, and more.* Italian 101 - learn how to pronounce the Italian alphabet, numbers, and common words, and get a handle on the basic grammar you'll need to know as you're working through the book* Ciao down - start practicing your Italian-speaking skills in everyday situations, like asking for directions to the Colosseum or expressing your love for espresso* Start talkin' the talk - get the know-how to confidently navigate public transportation, find a hotel room, change money, and handle an emergency on your excursion in Italy* The power of dieci (ten) - discover ten ways to pick up Italian quickly, ten things never to say in Italian, ten favorite Italian expressions, and ten phrases that'll make people think you're a localOpen the book and find:* How to make sense of Italian grammar* Tips to improve your pronunciation* Strategies to get a handle on verb conjugations* Idioms and popular expressions* Advice on getting around in Italy* Fun games and activities to reinforce learning* Dialogues throughout the book and on the accompanying CDBonus CD IncludesOver 30 real-life conversations that reinforce lessons from the bookLearn to:* Speak Italian quickly and effectively* Grasp basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciationsPractice along with the accompanying audio C.