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Complete Italian Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself
Product Description
Complete Italian Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself by Lydia Vellaccio, Maurice Elston
528-page book (with 40 illustrations) and double CD.
Are you looking for a complete course in Italian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Italian will guarantee success!
Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.
By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
GRAMMAR TIPS
Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.
USEFUL VOCABULARY
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.
DIALOGUES
Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.
PRONUNCIATION
Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Italy.
TRY THIS
- This is the only Italian course with accompanying listening material on CD
- Enjoyable to use - the storyline running through the book keeps new language in context
- Comprehensive - covers a wide range of topics and language structures
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- 01 Excuse me!
- 02 Out and about in town
- 03 What's your name?
- 04 How much is it?
- 05 The interview
- 06 At the station
- 07 At the restaurant
- 08 At the hotel
- 09 On the phone
- 10 Work and spare time
- 11 Daily necessities and preferences
- 12 I'm looking for accommodation
- 13 Everyday life
- 14 I'd like some information
- 15 What did you do today?
- 16 Do you like travelling?
- 17 So many things to do!
- 18 What present to give?
- 19 Study and work
- 20 How do you feel?
- 21 Plans: holidays, music, art
- 22 Then and now
- 23 No need to be polite!
- 24 Do you need any help?
- 25 Exchange of opinions
- Taking it further
- Testing yourself
- Key to the exercises
- Key to the tests
- Glossary of grammatical terms
- Italian-English vocabulary
- English-Italian vocabulary
- Grammar index
Complete Italian Book/CD Pack: Teach Yourself - About the Author(s):
Readership
Adults wanting to learn Italian or brush up their existing knowledge.
Key Benefits
- Short, snappy sections focusing on simple tips to perfect your Italian
- Simple, accessible explanations
- Useful Italian vocabulary for both holiday and business trips
- Takes you through to Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages
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| Language | Italian |
| Level | Beginner |
| Media Type | Book + CD |
| ISBN | 9781444100136 |
| Product Alert Text | No |
| Offer Text | No |
| Date of Publication | 29/01/2010 |
| Number of pages | 528 |