Schaum's Outline of Italian Vocabulary [Paperback]

Fiorenza Consonni Clark (Author), Conrad J. Schmitt (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1987 | ISBN-10: 0070230323 | ISBN-13: 978-0070230323

As a vocabulary companion to the Italian Grammar text, this book teaches vocabulary through the solved problem approach. Each section contains a master diagram from which subsequent vocabulary exercises are developed.

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Text: English, Italian

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Master Italian vocabulary with SchaumOsNthe high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Students love SchaumOs 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 SchaumOs! If you donOt 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. SchaumOs Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct formatNwithout overwhelming you with unnecessary detail. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practice exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, SchaumOs let you study at your own pace and remind you of all the important facts you need to rememberNfast! And SchaumOs are so complete, theyOre perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams. Inside, you will find: Vocabulary for common situationsNhotels, post offices, restaurants, and many more; Quick drills to help you master Italian vocabulary; English-Italian and Italian-English glossaries; Clear, concise format that will help you with any course in Italian; 218 sets of practice exercises. If you want top grades and a thorough understanding of Italian vocabulary, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have! Chapters include: At the Airport o On the Airplane. Passport Control and Customs. At the Train Station. The Automobile. Asking for Directions. Making a Telephone Call. At the Hotel. At the Bank. At the Post Office. At the Hairdresser. At the Clothing Store. At the Dry Cleaner. At the Restaurant. Shopping for Food. At Home. At the DoctorOs Office. At the Hospital. At the Theater and Movies. Sports. The Beach. Camping. The Weather. Education. Government and Politics. Appendixes: Days of the Week. Months of the Year and Dates. Time and Expressions of Time. Italian Regions and Their Inhabitants. Numbers. Foods. Glossaries: English-Italian and Italian-English.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 237 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies (June 1, 1987)
• Language: Italian
• ISBN-10: 0070230323
• ISBN-13: 978-0070230323
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #854,120 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 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.