Basic Italian: A Grammar and Workbook

BASIC ITALIAN:

A GRAMMAR AND WORKBOOK

Basic Italian: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible
reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume.

This workbook presents 23 individual grammar points in lively and
realistic contexts. Each unit consists of jargon-free explanations and
comparisons with English, targeting the more common difficulties experi-
enced by learners of Italian. Grammar points are followed by examples
and exercises selected to make use of contemporary Italian.

Basic Italian introduces Italian culture and people through the medium of
the language used today, providing readers with the basic tools to
express themselves in a wide variety of situations.

Features include:

• examples in both Italian and English


• grammar tables for easy reference


• full exercise answer key


• glossary of grammatical terms

Basic Italian is the ideal reference and practice book for beginners and
also for students with some knowledge of the language.

Stella Peyronel is a lecturer at the University of Turin, Italy. She has
taught Italian to foreigners for over 20 years and is the author of
several Italian grammars. Ian Higgins is Honorary Senior Lecturer at the
University of St Andrews and is co-author of Thinking Italian Translation.