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- Publisher: Hodder Arnold (31 July 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340760818
- ISBN-13: 978-0340760819
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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For the final word on all aspects of Italian grammar, "A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian" is the authority of how the language is spoken and written in Italy and in the rest of the Italian-speaking world. Inside you will find everything you need to know to read and write in Italian confidently. Each grammar element is clearly explained and accompanied by plentiful examples, many paired with their English equivalent. Extensive cross-referencing of topics will help you find what you need quickly and easily. With this comprehensive reference at your side, you'll find yourself reading and writing in Italian with confidence. "A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian" gives you: correct usage in the appropriate situations - formal, colloquial, popular, and familiar; the latest additions to Italian vocabulary, including language dealing with e-mail and the Internet; and examples from Italian newspapers, novels, publications, and other media so you can see exactly how the language is used today. Just some of the topics covered by this authority on Italian grammar are: interrogative structures; uses of verb forms; aspects of sentence structure; negative constructions; conjunctions and discourse markers; word derivation; and forms of address.
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For the final word on all aspects of Italian grammar
A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian is the authority of how the language is spoken and written in Italy and in the rest of the Italian-speaking world. Inside you will find everything you need to know to read and write in Italian confidently.
Each grammar element is clearly explained and accompanied by plentiful examples, many paired with their English equivalent. Extensive cross-referencing of topics will help you find what you need quickly and easily. With this comprehensive reference at your side, you'll find yourself reading and writing in Italian with confidence.
A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian gives you:
- Correct usage in the appropriate situationsformal, colloquial, popular, and familiar
- The latest additions to Italian vocabulary, including language dealing with e-mail and the Internet
- Examples from Italian newspapers, novels, publications, and other media so you can see exactly how the language is used today
Just some of the topics covered by this authority on Italian grammar:
Interrogative structures * Uses of verb forms * Aspects of sentence structure * Negative constructions * Conjunctions and discourse markers * Word derivation * Forms of address
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112 of 114 people found the following review helpful
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As a self-taught student of Italian, I have bought many grammar books on this subject, but none even come close to the clarity and accessibility of this book.
Every challenging aspect of grammar is clearly explained, with a wealth of examples. The content is simply unrivalled by any other publication.
All of my other books are simply gathering dust on the shelves. I attributed my slow comprehension to slow learning ability, but it was only when I bought this book that I realised how poorly and ambiguously other publications fare compared to this book.
Don't waste your money on other Italian grammar books when you can get your hands on this one. It will save you a lot of time and money.
A sincere and very appreciative thanks to the authors of this astounding book. As far as learning Italian goes, this is my Bible! Mille grazie.
Every challenging aspect of grammar is clearly explained, with a wealth of examples. The content is simply unrivalled by any other publication.
All of my other books are simply gathering dust on the shelves. I attributed my slow comprehension to slow learning ability, but it was only when I bought this book that I realised how poorly and ambiguously other publications fare compared to this book.
Don't waste your money on other Italian grammar books when you can get your hands on this one. It will save you a lot of time and money.
A sincere and very appreciative thanks to the authors of this astounding book. As far as learning Italian goes, this is my Bible! Mille grazie.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the best Italian Grammar books I have ever bought. It goes into great detail on every aspect of grammar and sentence construction. One reviewer has remarked that some of the examples are over formal - a justifiable comment, but the inclusion of such examples has it place since much written Italian IS very formal in style and one needs to be prepared for this.
This isn't a book to be read through as a course in learning Italian - it is, as its title states, a reference grammar. If you're ever stuck for knowing whether to use 'avere' or 'essere' in a compound tense, this book will tell you all that you're ever likely to want to know.
Throughly recommended!
This isn't a book to be read through as a course in learning Italian - it is, as its title states, a reference grammar. If you're ever stuck for knowing whether to use 'avere' or 'essere' in a compound tense, this book will tell you all that you're ever likely to want to know.
Throughly recommended!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This grammar gives a thorough grounding in all aspects of the Italian language in a most helpful way. Well worth every word, it makes available a depth of knowledge that is otherwise difficult to find and is indispensible for a serious student.
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