Teach Yourself Italian is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Italian with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge or refresh rusty language skills for a holiday or business trip.
Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 25 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to using the phone and talking about work. The course covers all structures required for GCSE level and beyond.
The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. Cultural information boxes give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip to Italy.
The new edition retains the tried-and-tested structure of the lessons but has been updated to reflect changes such as the introduction of the euro. New features include an English-Italian vocabulary to go alongside the existing Italian-English vocabulary and four tests for learners to check their progress.
The page design has been improved and section headings given in English to make the course easier to use for the self-access learner.
The accompanying recording has been increased to two cassettes amounting to approximately 150 minutes of listening material. The book (0 340 86692 6) and cassettes (0 340 86695 0) are available separately.
2 CDs are also available on their own (0 340 86696 9) or in a pack with the book (0 340 86694 2).
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Mixed media 20 b&w cartoons
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Höhe: 198 mm
Breite: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-340-86693-1 (9780340866931)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Lydia Vellacio and Maurice Elston have between them considerable experience of teaching Italian in secondary, further, adult and higher education. They are also co-authors of Buongiorno Italia and Let's talk Italian.
Excuse me!; out and about in town; what's your name?; how much is it?; the interview; at the station; at the restaurant; at the hotel; on the phone; work and spare time; daily necessities and preferences; I'm looking for accommodation; everyday life; I'd like some information; what did you do today?; do you like travelling?; so many things to do!; what present to give?; study and work; how do you feel?; plans - holidays, music, art; then and now; no need to be polite!; do you need any help?; exchange of opinions; taking it further; testing yourself; key to the exercises; key to the tests; glossary of grammatical terms; Italian-English vocabulary; English-Italian vocabulary; grammar index.
