David Stillman - The Ultimate Italian Review and Practice

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dolce guida e cara
Dante Alighieri, Paradiso XXIII, 34
David M. StillmanPer mia madre Paola, mio padre Roberto
e mia sorella Claudia,
che hanno sempre creduto nei miei sogni
Tiziano Cherubini

This book presents clear, concise, and well-organized grammar explanations with examples that reflect everyday usage, often in the form of conversational exchanges. These presentations of structure are easy to understand, and the examples will encourage learners to see the study of grammar as a stepping-stone to communication. Each grammar section contains engaging, contextualized exercises with instructions in Italian to help set the scene and prepare you for the task at hand. Vocabulary lists provide a review of the vocabulary common to most first- and second-year Italian textbooks, as well as new words and phrases essential for the exercise, thus increasing your vocabulary and enhancing your ability to express yourself on a variety of topics. Exercises reflect authentic, everyday language usage and touch on all areas of modern life, including business, professional life, and technology. The Ultimate Italian Review and Practice has 28 chapters divided into four parts: I VerbsForms and Uses II Nouns and Their Modifiers; Pronouns III Other Elements of the Sentence IV The Complex Sentence and Other Aspects of Usage Note culturali are featured throughout the book.

These cultural notes enhance the effectiveness of the grammar exercises by providing an authentic Italian context in which to practice, as well as acquainting users of the textbook with contemporary Italy. To further your progress, we have also included a chapter on word formation and a chapter that aims to help you eliminate potential pitfallsthe most common errors made by English-speaking learners of Italian. The Answer Key at the end of the book allows you to check your work as you progress through the exercises. A unique feature of The Ultimate Italian Review and Practice are the Note linguistiche for students who come to their study of Italian after having studied Spanish or French. These sections highlight important points of contrast between Italian and the other Romance languages, thus helping learners avoid common errors deriving from their knowledge of French and Spanish. The Ultimate Italian Review and Practice is ideal for learners working on their own and as an ancillary for students using a textbook in a classroom setting.

Chapters may be covered in any order, permitting learners and teachers to individualize grammar practice. Practical, inviting, and easy to use, The Ultimate Italian Review and Practice will help you acquire knowledge that will increase your confidence in using and comprehending Italian in a wide variety of contexts and situations, and that will prepare you for professional work involving the languageas well as for visits to Italy. David M. Stillman, PhD
Tiziano Cherubini, MA

The pattern used in the presentation of verb forms can be summarized by introducing the subject pronouns. The persons of the verb and their corresponding pronouns in English are as follows.