Schaum's Outline of Italian Vocabulary [Paperback]

Luigi Bonaffini (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0071378847 | ISBN-13: 978-0071378840 | Edition: 2nd

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Text: English, Italian --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

• All of the essential vocabulary for speaking in Italian!
• 218 practice exercises for using words in context
• Quick drills to enhance skills
• Detailed graphics and illustrations

Use with these courses:

• Introduction to Italian
• Italian I
• Italian II
• Intermediate Italian
• Self Studies in Italian

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Inside, you will find:

• Clear, authoritative review of basic Italian
• Essential vocabulary for typical situations in Italian life
• Basic English-Italian and Italian-English glossaries
• Easy-to-use pronunciation guide

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2nd edition (April 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071378847
• ISBN-13: 978-0071378840
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #472,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good intermediate Italian vocabulary, December 2, 2007

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

This book is a very useful way of building Italian vocabulary. Instead of just a list, it provides vocabulary in context, so you can see exactly how each word is used. It also includes a lot of exercises. They are somewhat repetitive, but I thought that was a good thing.

This book is intended for someone who is already fairly proficient in Italian. It assumes you already know all the grammar and a good amount of vocab--so, if you have finished the third year at the college level (or equivalent), you should be ready for it. Students who have completed a lower level may still benefit, but will struggle more reading the examples.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great practice, but not specifically for travelers or students on the go, November 8, 2008

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I totally agree with the reviewer "J.S." who said this was a thorough but incomplete book. It's a wonderful practice book with plenty of exercises for beginners and intermediate students, however, if you're looking for some quick vocabulary to use on a trip, this is not what you're looking for. Instead, practice with Pimsleur's Basic Italian: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur).

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Schaum's Outlines Italian Vocabulary, May 13, 2007

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

This is an excellent book for both the beginner and more advanced student. I would highly recommend it to any student of Italian.