Summary: Using an appealing visual layout, Soluzioni explains the major topics of Italian grammar in clear and concise language. Real language examples and plenty of varied and imaginative exercises show how grammar works in practice. This new edition includes:· Tables and charts for easy navigation and at-a-glance comprehension· Authentic material from Italian media and literature showing grammar in context · Graded practice exercises with answers so learners can review their progress· Free interactive exercises and weblinks on www.hodderplus.com/languages.This second edition has been fully revised and updated with new examples and even more on contemporary usage making this the clearest and most comprehensive pedagogical grammar available.
Using an appealing visual layout, Soluzioni explains the major topics of Italian grammar in clear and concise language. Real language examples and plenty of varied and imaginative exercises show how grammar works in practice. This new edition includes:
· Tables and charts for easy navigation and at-a-glance comprehension
· Authentic material from Italian media and literature showing grammar in context
· Graded practice exercises with answers so learners can review their progress
· Free interactive exercises and weblinks on www.hodderplus.com/languages.
This second edition has been fully revised and updated with new examples and even more on contemporary usage making this the clearest and most comprehensive pedagogical grammar available.
Learning features have been enhanced making the book clearer and more attractive to teachers and studentsA pedagogical grammar, Soluzioni explains each grammar point with absolute clarityClear presentation offers grammar at a glanceDemonstrates grammar in practice with authentic literary and journalistic extractsA glossary helps you to get to grips with grammatical termsFree interactive exercises available at www.hodderplus.com/languages
Table of Contents: IntroductionNounsArticlesDescriptive adjectivesAdverbsComparatives and superlativesSuffixesPersonal pronounsPossessivesDemonstrativesInterrogativesExclamationsIndefinitesRelative pronounsNegativesPrepositionsConnectivesNumerals and units of measurementThe present indicative tenseThe FutureThe Past indicative tensesThe ConditionalThe ImperativeNon - finite verb formsThe SubjunctiveSpecial verb constructionsVerbs and prepositionsBasic sentence structureAppendix A: Spelling and pronunciationAppendix B: The Italian verbThe use of auxiliariesVerb table 1: irregular past participles & past definiteVerb table 2: very irregular verbsGlossary of grammarKey to exercisesReferencesIndex
About the Author(s): Denise De Rôme is a full time writer, broadcaster and translator and was previously Head of Italian at the University of Westminster.
Readership: Undergraduate students of Italian
