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/languagesCEFR Categorisation: B2 - C1
CEFR Categorisation: B2 - C1
Table of Contents: Introduction1. Nouns2. Articles3. Descriptive adjectives4. Adverbs5. Comparatives and superlatives6. Suffixes7. Personal pronouns8. Possessives9. Demonstratives10. Interrogatives11. Exclamations12. Indefinites13. Relative pronouns14. Negatives15. Prepositions16. Connectives17. Numerals and units of measurement18. The present indicative tense19. The future tense20. The past indicative tenses21. The Conditional22. The Imperative23. Non-finite verb forms24. The subjunctive25. Special verb constructions26. Verbs and prepositions27. Elements of syntax: Italian word orderAppendix A: Spelling and pronunciationAppendix B: Italian verbsGlossaryKey to exercises
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
Reviews:
'Comprehensive but not daunting, clearly laid out in table form followed by exercises, this is a very helpful tool for learners of Italian who wish to gain a more in-depth understanding of the language than is possible by simply following a textbook'.
