Basic Italian

Introducing Italian culture and people through the medium of the language used today, "Basic Italian: A Grammar and Workbook" provides readers with the basic tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations. Presenting twenty-three individual grammar points in lively and realistic contexts, "Basic Italian" is an accessible reference grammar with related exercises in one, easy to follow volume. Each unit consists of jargon-free explanations and comparisons with English, which focus upon the more common difficulties experienced by learners of Italian. Features include: contemporary examples in both Italian and English; grammar tables for easy reference; full exercise answer key; and glossary of grammatical terms. "Basic Italian" is the ideal reference and practice book for beginners, as well as for students with some knowledge of the language.