- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Rough Guides; 3 edition (27 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843536307
- ISBN-13: 978-1843536307
- Product Dimensions: 14.9 x 10.7 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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Learn the romantic language of Italian with the help of this pocket-sized Rough Guide Phrasebook. With A-Z English to Italian and A-Z Italian to English translations, this thoroughly-revised third edition will have you speaking the language even before you arrive. Whether you want to reserve a hotel room, check the local train times or simply ask for extra milk in your coffee, the 16-pages of additional scenario material will help you in all manner of situations. Recorded by native Italian speakers, the scenarios are available as downloadable audio files either to your computer or iPod – perfect for practicing your pronunciation. The phrasebook also includes a detailed grammar section and a useful menu and drinks list reader to help you order any ‘aperitivo’. With this phrasebook in your back-pocket you are sure to have a good trip – Buon Viaggio!
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book for a recent trip to Italy and I couldn't have done without it.
The menu reader was excellent as was the section on travel. Many Italians were just impressed I tried.
Many of the words were also put into useful phrases and the more difficlt words were spelt out phonetically for ease of pronunciation.
I would reccomend it for any trip around Italy.
The menu reader was excellent as was the section on travel. Many Italians were just impressed I tried.
Many of the words were also put into useful phrases and the more difficlt words were spelt out phonetically for ease of pronunciation.
I would reccomend it for any trip around Italy.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We took this guide with us on a two week road trip through Italy and found that the lay out was very useful with the different sections and the phonetic pronunciation encouraged us to speak the words with more confidence than we would with a normal dictionary. Unfortunately we gave up using it after a while as we found that words on the menu were not in the book and there were words that the Italians themselves did not know, such as mosquito repellent. I would not depend on this book alone and would recommend using it in conjunction with a proper dictionary.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very useful (& compact) companion on a trip to Italy.
The book is compartmentalised into useful sections (split in alphabetical order)such as Banks, Car Hire, Restaurants etc.
It also has a reasonably sized English - Italian section with some key phrases already mapped out & the corresponding Italian - English version as well.
Perhaps best of all is the 19 page "menu reader" which should help you either get what you want when you go to a restaurant or at least understand what is on offer.
There are some elements for the more advanced user who has perhaps forgotten many of Italian's grammatical features in the "How The Language Works" section.
Very good value & well worth the investment.
The book is compartmentalised into useful sections (split in alphabetical order)such as Banks, Car Hire, Restaurants etc.
It also has a reasonably sized English - Italian section with some key phrases already mapped out & the corresponding Italian - English version as well.
Perhaps best of all is the 19 page "menu reader" which should help you either get what you want when you go to a restaurant or at least understand what is on offer.
There are some elements for the more advanced user who has perhaps forgotten many of Italian's grammatical features in the "How The Language Works" section.
Very good value & well worth the investment.
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holiday help
helped in a way as we did try to speak a little Italian on our vacation, we were able to muddle through.
Published 10 months ago by B. haftkowycz
Great little book
I studied italian for GCSE and since leaving school (8 years ago) havent been practising! Oops!
I got this to remind me of the language when I go to Rome next year. Read more
I got this to remind me of the language when I go to Rome next year. Read more
Published 19 months ago by S. Knopp
very satisfied
I was very pleased with the Italian Guide book - arrived speedily and in first class condition
Published 22 months ago by Mrsfcirish
Great book but VERY slow postage
Book brand new as described but book took over 10 days to arrive which I wasn't happy about.
Published 24 months ago by P. A. Wedesweiler
Italy here we come.
Being fortunate enough to be visiting Italy later this Summer, this book is exactly what I wanted and needed - at the very least it will help me have the good manners to at least... Read more
Published on 13 May 2010 by Sarah P
Fantastic Phrase Book
This was invaluable. We used it most for translating menus and road signs. Would definitely recommend!
Published on 29 Oct 2009 by C. Greenwood
Not Just Another Phrase Book
I bought this for our recent trip to Rome. We had no prior knowledge of Italian (I have a Latin 'O' Level from many, many years ago) and this 'Rough Guide' provided all the... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2009 by Accipitus
Useful holiday reading
This little book was very handy on our recent holiday in Sardinia. The menu and drinks section were particularly useful. It is a good size to carry everywhere. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Debra Berry
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