Schaum's Outline of Italian Grammar [Paperback]

Joseph Germano (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0070230331 | ISBN-13: 978-0070230330 | Edition: 2nd

If you want top grades and mastery of Italian grammar in writing and speech, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have. It takes you step-by-step through the subject, giving you drills (answers at the back show how you’re doing) and verb charts. Famous for their clarity and useful examples, Schaum’s Outlines have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. This guide will show you why!

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Language Notes

Text: English, Italian

From the Back Cover

Master Italian grammar with Schaum's, the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams!

Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's!

If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: Brush up before tests; Find answers fast; Study quickly and more effectively; Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks. Schaum's Outlines give you the information teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format, without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's lets you study at your own pace and reminds you of all the important facts you need to remember, fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams. Inside, you will find:

• Pronunciation guides
• Quick drills to help you master grammar
• Verb charts
• Concise format to help you with any Italian grammar course
• 389 answered exercises

If you want top grades and thorough understanding of Italian grammar, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (August 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070230331
• ISBN-13: 978-0070230330
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #221,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Single Reference, March 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Italian Grammar (Paperback)

Of all the reference books and grammars out there, this is the single best: comprehensive, clear, nonacademic (in the best sense) and very intelligently laid out. Don't miss it.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Big help, July 29, 2000

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Amy Hartin (Carrollton, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Italian Grammar (Paperback)

Very well laid out, with the verbal drill sections being the best aid. This book helps in studying and teaches you how to study on your own. This is the only book I have ever found that teaches grammar in a clear and relevant format

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal, April 11, 2007

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Max - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schaum's Outline of Italian Grammar (Schaum's Outlines) (Paperback)

I started learning Italian with Pimsleur and I nearly gave it up until I ran across this grammar. I mean, don't get me wrong, Pimsleur is really great, but... Italian is not the first foreign language I've learnt, and I'm used to (or maybe prefer) studying in a rather structured way, learning the grammar of the language while building conversational, reading and writing skills. So Pimsleur, which is based almost exclusively on listening and repetition, didn't work ideally for me...This book, however, was just the right thing that helped me move on and made the whole experience of learning with Pimsleur enjoyable. It is very user-friendly, highly suitable for beginners, and presented in a very clear way, making it very easy to find everything quickly. So whenever while listening to my Pimsleur CDs a "why" question arises in my mind, I open this book and find the answer quickly - really quickly.

Basically, I would recommend it to any beginner who started to learn Italian with one method or the other. Like I said, very clear, quite comprehensive and at the same time beginner-friendly. Even if you started learning Italian this week, this grammar is for you, because everything is laid-out in plain English. I believe it will also provide me with a convenient way to bridge the gap after I finish with Pimsleur to move on to more advanced speaking, reading and writing.