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This handy grammar provides clear and simple explanations of today's written and spoken Italian. Comprehensive and easy to use, with coverage of all the key points of Italian grammar, it is the ideal reference tool for beginner and intermediate students, whether at school, college, or learning on their own. Thousands of examples in an instantly accessible layout show how the language works. The verb tables are clear and easy-to-use and all grammatical terms are explained in a glossary.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As I would expect , this is a well organized and well arranged Italian Grammar . It is both lucid and easy to follow and could be an enormouse help to anyone wishing to improve their language skills . My main criticism is that the print is ,for me at least, too small for comfort and I will ,therefore, be looking for something that is more easy to read,visually. It is a pocket edition which I was not made aware of before I bought it.In my view needs to be printed larger. My Concise Oxford Englich Dictionary has marvellous print and I use it all the time and with great pleasure . I wish I could say the same for this volume .
Robin Harrison.
Burnaby, BC.
Robin Harrison.
Burnaby, BC.
63 of 68 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This recently published handbook (2002) is an excellent guide to the Italian language (grammar and verbs), and it also fits into your pocket for portability and easy access.
Some of the topics included are: Spelling, Nouns, Adjectives, Pronouns, etc. with sections on Counting and Measuring, Talking about time and places. Verbs are covered in two sections - regular verbs and a large list of irregular verbs at the end of the book.
Examples are clearly marked in bold. An example from the section on Imperatives, the Italian and English are displayed as: <Vendi> la macchina! / <Sell> your car! (The <..> are to show the bold words in the text. These characters do not appear themselves).
Another example in the same section on Imperatives is the form for Suggestions - <Andiamo> a casa / <Let's go> home.
All in all, a most useful guide and highly recommended.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
concise, well-organized, fits in your back pocket
27 Mar 2006
Format:Paperback
This book is fantastic. There are clear, concise explanations of all the salient points of usage of all parts of speech, with plenty of examples. Ragusa's book is more oriented towards conversational italian, also it lacks some nice reference features of this book - e.g., a fairly comprehensive list of irregular verbs, dozens of idiomatic fare + infinitive constructions, nice examples of usage of prepositions, etc.
This book's clarity and brevity make it very useful when your italian class uses a bloated mess of a textbook like Prego. Plus, it's so cheap. Definitely give it a look.
This book's clarity and brevity make it very useful when your italian class uses a bloated mess of a textbook like Prego. Plus, it's so cheap. Definitely give it a look.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
It's ok but could be better
30 Dec 2006
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The problem with 'small books' like this one is that they don't include all that you need to know. I also find that the organization of the book is poor, and it requires you to jump around a lot. I think that makes using the book difficult. It can be a good reference, but there are some better ones to use. Sometimes bigger is really better, and I think that it is the case with this book. There is a book written by an Italian author that is about the same size that is better organized.
I also disagree with one review who said Prego was 'bloated' -- Prego is probably the best book to use as a beginner hands down. Grammar is explained concisely and in a way that is conducive to learning. It's expesnive, but I'd try to save up for it and buy it.
I also disagree with one review who said Prego was 'bloated' -- Prego is probably the best book to use as a beginner hands down. Grammar is explained concisely and in a way that is conducive to learning. It's expesnive, but I'd try to save up for it and buy it.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Reference
30 July 2006
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I always find a quick, concise answer to my grammar questions in this little book and highly recommend it.
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