The aim of this book is to help you improve your command of Italian by focusing on one aspect of language learning that invariably causes difficulties - verbs and the way they behave.
Whether you are a complete beginner or a relatively advanced learner, you can consult the book when you need to know the form of a verb quickly.
The introductory section gives you a complete overview of Italian verbs and how they work in the various tenses.
Essential Italian Verbs contains: full coverage of the main tenses for 200 frequently used Italian verbs arranged alphabetically for quick and easy reference; examples of the verbs in everyday use, with colloquial expressions and words sharing the same origin; an Italian-English verb list of approximately 3000 verbs with details of the patterns they follow; an English-Italian verb list giving the most frequently used English verbs in Italian with details of the patterns they follow; free downloadable audio support with hints on how to learn verbs.
By:
Maria Bonacina
Imprint: Teach Yourself
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 196mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 24mm
Weight: 244g
ISBN: 9781444103663
ISBN 10: 1444103660
Series: Teach Yourself Essential
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 August 2010
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
: Introduction : What are verbs and how do they work? : What is a verb? : I, you, he, she, it...: person : past, present, future...: tense : regular and irregular verbs : formation and use of tenses : indicative, subjunctive, imperative...: mood : the active and passive voice : transitive and intransitive verbs : reflexive verbs : the special 'si' : modal verbs : Verb tables : Italian-English verb list : English-Italian verb list
Maria Bonacini is an experienced teacher of Italian to adult learners. Theresa Federici is a tutor in Italian language at Durham University.
