This Italian word-power builder presents more than 5,000 words and phrases with translations into English. The feature that makes this vocabulary book distinctive is the way words are divided into themes, grouped together so that the foreign traveler or language student can find words related by subject. The subject themes include business terms, medical terms, household terms, scientific words and phrases, units of measurement, clothing, food and dining, transportation, art and culture— 24 separate themes in all. The new second edition has been expanded and updated with increased vocabulary.
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Use this bilingual phrase book to aid in understanding Italian vocabulary: words are grouped according to themes and relationships in numerous categories which range from business and household terms to economics and religion and culture. -- Midwest Book Review
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Text: English, Italian (translation)
Original Language: German
Original Language: German
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
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it is what it is,
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This review is from: Mastering Italian Vocabulary: A Thematic Approach (Mastering Vocabulary Series) (Paperback)
This is wonderful book for reviewing vocabulary. You should also know that French, Spanish, and German versions exist as well. The words covered are very helpful, especially for those who like to travel and need to know "easy" words that do not appear frequently in literature but do come up often in offices, stores, etc. Each entry offers a clear example of usage in its proper context. These books are so inexpensive, that it is worth taking one with you on a trip abroad, even if you end up abandoning it at the end to make more room in your suitcase for the books that you want to bring home.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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A great way to enlarge your Italian vocabulary,
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This review is from: Mastering Italian Vocabulary: A Thematic Approach (Mastering Vocabulary Series) (Paperback)
Barron's series Mastering Vocabulary is a great tool for language learners! As another reviewer points out, this is not a book for teaching yourself grammar. It is, though, a great way to move on from knowing the basics to being competent in the language.Using a normal course, such as one in the Colloqial series, you will end up with knowing the grammar relatively well and with a vocabulary of 1500 words. That's a good start, but you need to know more words to get moving. The Mastering Vocabulary series is a great help along the way. By doing one chapter each week, you will know more than 7000 words after half a year. That is enough to live in a language where the language is spoken and use it in all everyday interactions and communication. My only real complaint with the series is that it's not available for more than four languages.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Eccellente!,
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This review is from: Mastering Italian Vocabulary: A Thematic Approach (Mastering Vocabulary Series) (Paperback)
I am particularly fond of this series of vocabulary books (also available in French and Spanish)-- its inexpensive, easy to read/use, and covers an extensive range of topics.All of the words are arranged in a topical fashion. For example: work, school, etc... and a wide range of common phrases and idiomatic expression are integrated where appropriate. I would consider this the best companion for a student looking to expand their vocabulary in the Italian language. For travelers looking for an extensive but more compact book, try Italian At a Glance
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