Italian Made Simple - 2nd Edition by Cristina Mazzoni (Paperback)

About the Book

Now thoroughly updated to reflect contemporary idioms and culture, this short course in conversational Italian makes it easy to master the language.

Book Synopsis

Whether you are planning a romantic Italian getaway, packing a knapsack for your junior year abroad, or just want to engage your Italian business associate in everyday conversation, Italian Made Simple is the perfect book for any self-learner. Void of all the non-essentials and refreshingly easy to understand, Italian Made Simple includes:

* basics of grammar
* vocabulary building exercises
* pronunciation aids
* common expressions
* word puzzles and language games
* contemporary reading selections
* Italian culture and history
* economic information
* Italian-English and English-Italian dictionaries

Complete with drills, exercises, and answer keys for ample practice opportunities, Italian Made Simple will soon have you speaking Italian like a native.

About the Author

Cristina Mazzoni is a professor of romance languages at the University of Vermont, where she has been teaching Italian language, literature, and culture since 1993.