This logical, developmental presentation of the major aspects of Italian grammar includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension. Designed for adults with limited learning time who wish to acquire the basics of everyday Italian, this grammar features numerous shortcuts and timesavers. Ideal as an introduction, supplement, or refresher.
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65 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Olga: I have the 1962 version and it's been back and forth to Italy with me numerous times. It's the clearest most brief summary i have seen. The short 100 page small format book is a natural for those who like to pack light. Take it on the plane and refresh your memory on major verbs, key tenses, agreement patterns, whatever you need to review. Would work equally well as a reference of essential grammar for beginners working with other learning materials.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love the entire Dover Essential Grammar series, and I actually own most of them. I used Ragusa's Essential Italian Grammar in my language preparation for a trip to Italy last year, and it works extremely well.
It isn't going to teach you enough vocabulary for true facility with the language, of course, but that isn't its function -- it's meant to encapsulate all the basic grammar of the language in a very clear and concise form. Because of its size, I was able to go through it numerous times -- and each time, a little bit more sticks. A far superior approach to going through a large, padded, overly wordy grammar full of redundant exercises and dialogues just once. It also works very well as a quick reference guide which you can easily and quickly open up to precisely what you need to refresh yourself on.
It goes without saying that you're still going to need a good dictionary or other book(s) to help you acquire vocabulary. But for the basic grammar, this one slim volume is all you really need.
It isn't going to teach you enough vocabulary for true facility with the language, of course, but that isn't its function -- it's meant to encapsulate all the basic grammar of the language in a very clear and concise form. Because of its size, I was able to go through it numerous times -- and each time, a little bit more sticks. A far superior approach to going through a large, padded, overly wordy grammar full of redundant exercises and dialogues just once. It also works very well as a quick reference guide which you can easily and quickly open up to precisely what you need to refresh yourself on.
It goes without saying that you're still going to need a good dictionary or other book(s) to help you acquire vocabulary. But for the basic grammar, this one slim volume is all you really need.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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if you want to know how to speak italian, this is the guide for you. you'll learn about italian grammar in easy to understand and concise language.
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Jesus A.Acosta
is the book essential italian grammar good to learn modern italian language of today i want to know if it's good enough for learning modern day italian language
Published 4 months ago by Jesus
The most essential book available.
My wife and I are studying italian. We have a native tutor. He's good...but without this book we'd have many unanswered questions and no ready reference for solidifying and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Bozarth
Just What I Needed
This compact book holds a complete outline of Italian grammar. It was the ideal thing to tuck into my suitcase last month when I led a tour of Florence and Tuscany. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Paula Russell
Out of date
The book covers Italian grammar adequately, but it is several decades old and is out of date for the way Italian is spoken today. Read more
Published 20 months ago by C. Jordan
Excellent Basic Italian Grammar Book
Small, slim book, easy to carry around, but clear, concise and complete. Material beautifully organized with an index that enables one to locate specific grammar points with ease.
Published 20 months ago by Madison
Great Supplement to an audio course!
Essential Grammar is tremendously helpful, but don't expect to sit down and simply read it. It's a great supplement for those attempting to learn Italian who are taking courses or... Read more
Published 23 months ago by K. Philliben
Easy reading grammar book
Small paperback easy to carry. Good Italian Grammar book but what happened to the old fashioned grammar books where they just list the conjugations and you were expected to learn... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Cultured Woman
Good Basic Italian Grammar Book
This is a very straight forward basic review of Italian grammar, useful for those who want to cross reference something they heard or wish to say in Italian.
Published 23 months ago by Deryl Lusty
Prego!
Great book- very easy to follow. Shipping not super speedy but book was in perfect condition.
Published on April 25, 2010 by Elizabeth Harland
A Book To Love
If you just want to get a firm understanding of the language or do not want to get into the more academic intricacies of Italian grammar right away, this book will suit you quite... Read more
Published on September 29, 2009 by Douglas P. Murphy
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