Italian For Dummies
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The Dummies language learning method makes it easy to speak Italiano Italian For Dummies is your quick-start guide to the Italian language. It offers friendly and clear instruction on Italian grammar and pronunciation, and even some cultural background to spice things up. You'll also get ample practice opportunities, so you can quickly build your skill in conversational Italian. Traveling to an Italian-speaking country? This book has you covered, with useful travel phrases and a guide to the common words and expressions you're likely to hear.
With a mini-dictionary and other helpful resources, Italian For Dummies will show you why Dummies language guides are popular with students and travelers alike. Learn the basics of Italian grammar and start speaking the language right away Prepare to travel to Italian-speaking countries for work, school, or pleasure Work through authentic conversations in Italian to learn how the language is really spoken, plus follow along with online audio Master Italian pronunciation so you can communicate effectively For anyone wanting to grasp the basics of conversational Italian--even if you have no prior experience--Italian For Dummies will get you started with this beautiful language.
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- Wiley Professional Development (P&T)
- 9781394321476
- 9781394321469
- ePub
- 3
- Giuseppe Cavatorta
- English
- 2025-10-06
- 100
- 10
- 2
Kaflar
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction
- About This Book
- Conventions Used in This Book
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Book
- Beyond This Book
- Where to Go from Here
- Part 1: Getting Started with Italian
- Chapter 1: Saying Italian Like It Is
- You Already Know Some Italian!
- Sounding Italian: The Essentials
- Kickstarting your Italian with keywords
- Stressing Words Properly
- Chapter 2: Jumping Into the Basics of Italian
- Setting Up Simple Sentences
- Dealing with Gender and Number (Articles, Nouns, and Adjectives)
- Talking about Pronouns
- Exploring Verbs
- Presenting the Simple Tenses: Past, Present, and Future
- Chapter 3: Buongiorno Italia!
- Looking at Common Greetings and Farewells
- Making Introductions
- Getting Acquainted
- Chapter 4: Getting Your Numbers and Time Straight
- Practicing Using Numbers
- Identifying Times of Day and Days of the Week
- Using the Calendar
- Asking about and Giving Dates
- Telling Time
- Chatting about the Weather
- Familiarizing Yourself with the Metric System
- Part 2: Italian in Action
- Chapter 5: Casa Dolce Casa (Home Sweet Home)
- Practicing Ordinal Numbers
- Living in Your Home
- Housekeeping in Style
- Cooking at Home
- Doing Household Chores
- Chapter 6: Where Is the Colosseum? Asking Directions
- Finding Your Way: Asking for Specific Places
- Knowing Where You Are and Following Directions
- Getting a Move on It: Verbs You Can Use
- When You Don’t Understand: What to Say
- Looking For a Specific Location
- Chapter 7: Food Glorious Food — and Don’t Forget the Drinks
- Drinking Italian Style
- Dining Out: The Beginning and the Ending
- Having Breakfast
- Eating Lunch
- Enjoying Dinner
- Shopping for Food
- Chapter 8: Shopping Italian Style
- Figuring Out What to Shop
- Knowing What You’re Buying
- Chapter 9: Having Fun Out on the Town
- Diving Into the Culture
- Chapter 10: From Ring to Ping: Phones, Texts, Emails, & More
- Communicating Made Simple
- Making Arrangements over the Phone
- Handling Missed Calls and Messages
- What Did You Do Last Weekend? — Talking about the Past
- Discussing Your Job
- Chapter 11: Recreation and the Outdoors
- Enjoying the Great Outdoors
- Speaking Reflexively
- Playing Sports
- Talking about Hobbies and Interests
- Part 3: Italian on the Go
- Chapter 12: Planning a Trip
- Deciding When and Where to Go
- Taking a Tour
- Booking a Trip/Traveling to a Foreign Country
- Arriving and Leaving: The Verbs “Arrivare” and “Partire”
- Going to the Beach or to the Spa
- Using the Simple Future Tense
- Chapter 13: Money, Money, Money
- Going to the Bank
- Changing Money
- Using Credit Cards
- Looking at Various Currencies
- Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, & Buses
- Getting through the Airport
- Dealing With Lost Luggage
- Renting a Car
- Navigating Public Transportation
- Leaving Early or Arriving Late
- Chapter 15: Finding a Place to Stay
- Choosing a Place to Stay
- Reserving a Room
- Checking In
- Yours, Mine, and Ours: Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns
- Speaking with Authority: The Imperative
- Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies
- Asking for Help: A Quick Overview
- Talking to Doctors
- Reporting an Accident to the Police
- I’ve Been Robbed! Knowing What to Do and Say When the Police Arrive
- Dealing with Car Trouble
- When You Need a Lawyer: Protecting Your Rights
- Reporting a Lost or Stolen Passport
- Chapter 17: Making Small Talk
- Discovering Interrogative Pronouns
- Taking Care of Basic Needs
- Talking about Yourself and Your Family — More about Possessives
- Speaking Perfectly about the Past with the Imperfect
- Talking Shop
- Part 4: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up Italian Quickly
- Read Italian Food Labels
- Ask for Food in Italian
- Listen to Italian Music and Podcasts
- Read Italian Publications
- Watch Italian Movies and TV Programs with Italian Subtitles
- Switch Your Apps and Phone to Italian
- Follow Italian Social Media Accounts
- Share Your Interest
- Surf the Net
- Cook like an Italian
- Chapter 19: Ten Things to Know When Traveling to Italy
- Ciao Isn’t for Everyone
- Modesty Sometimes Matters …
- Weigh Your Fruit and Vegetables While Wearing Gloves
- Bag It Yourself … and Pay for the Bags
- Free Water? Not Here!
- Pepperoni, Cheese on Pasta, and Meatballs
- Tables Are for Diners
- The Cappuccino Conundrum …
- Chapter 20: Ten Favorite Italian Expressions
- Mamma mia!
- Dai!
- Uffa!
- Che ne so!/Boh!
- Magari!
- Ti sta bene!
- Non te la prendere!
- Non vedo l’ora!
- Non mi va!
- Mi raccomando!
- Part 5: Appendixes
- Appendix A: Italian-EnglishMiniDictionary
- Italian-English Mini Dictionary
- English-Italian Mini Dictionary
- Appendix B: Verb Tables
- Italian Regular Verbs
- Avere and Essere
- Other Irregular Verbs
- Common Irregular Past Participles
- Appendix C: AnswerKeys
- Index
- About the Authors
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement