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Reference Grammar of Modern Italian (Paperback)

by Martin Maiden (Author), Cecilia Robustelli (Author), Roger Hawkins (Author)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Mar 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0658004301
  • ISBN-13: 978-0658004308
  • Product Dimensions: 24.5 x 17.1 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,603,542 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars The best Italian grammar book money can buy, 18 Aug 2002
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This review is from: A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian (Paperback)
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and comprehensive, 13 Dec 2008
This review is from: A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian (A Hodder Arnold Publication) (Paperback)
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!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good grammar book but confusing, 9 Dec 2008
By Mads Mostrup Davidsen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Reference Grammar of Modern Italian (A Hodder Arnold Publication) (Paperback)
This book is certainly very good when it comes how much grammar of the Italian language it expands over. But it is very confusing at times. The sentences are overly formal which is one of the main reason I find this book confusing and hard to understand. But I give it four stars. I wanted to give it three but then again it doesn't a three. I love languages. I usually learn them on my own instead of taking classes because I think the tempo is slow. I recommend you have a basic understanding of grammar if you are wanting to buy this book or else I would think it would be very hard and it's not for beginners.
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