Italian Grammar [Paperback]

Marcel Danesi (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764120603 | ISBN-13: 978-0764120602 | Publication Date: May 30, 2002 | Edition: 2

Books in Barron's foreign language Grammar Series are small in size but filled with helpful fast-reference information for language students. They make fine supplements to standard textbooks. Topics covered include parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, idioms, and pronunciation advice. This new edition of Italian Grammar is printed in two colors to emphasize important study points and help students find specific information more quickly and easily.

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Text: English, Italian

From the Back Cover

A methodical presentation of the elements of Italian grammar and usage makes this book ideal for both beginning language students and for those who want to review the Italian they’ve already learned.

Parts of speech, sentence structure, lists of synonyms and antonyms, idiomatic phrases, days, dates, months, seasons, and numbers are all reviewed, and pronunciation and punctuation guidelines are given. Includes tips to help you master troublesome aspects of Italian grammar.

The text is printed in two colors for fast, easy reference.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2 edition (May 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764120603
• ISBN-13: 978-0764120602
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a Student New to Italian, December 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Italian Grammar (Paperback)

I'm wrapping up my first semester of college Italian. This little book is the most significant reason I'm probably going to get an A. It's clear and succinct. It's the perfect size for simply browsing while you're waiting in line at the grocery store or any other situation.

I have a number of Italian dictionaries, verb conjugation books, and other resources. This is the one resource that I absolutely would not give up. You don't have to listen to a two-hour lecture from a professor to, "get it."

If you're stuck, if you looking to get ahead, if you're looking to excel in Italian, don't forgot this handy little book. It will be a lifelong companion for me.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Errors in book, December 6, 2006

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Charlotte Vogel (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Italian Grammar (Paperback)

This grammar guide has errors, e.g. Page 135: "Le ho telefonato" is translated as "I have already phoned her" -- but there is no "gia'" ("already") in the Italian version, which should read "I have phoned her"; this sentence was correct in the 1st edition. Page 231: "Scusi" (familiar) should be "Scusa." There are other errors, some of them correct in the 1st edition. It is inexcusable that a guide for those learning Italian is not 100% reliable.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too many mistakes, September 1, 2007

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Louise (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Italian Grammar (Paperback)

This book needed more careful editing and proofreading--there are too many mistakes. Readers of this guide are looking for guidance in learning Italian and it is disturbing to find a grammar guide that steers you wrong. I found several incorrect examples and have no idea how many more I may have missed -- if I knew them all I wouldn't need this kind of book.