Beginning Italian

Welcome to the second edition of Avanti! In the new edition out priorities remain the same as those of the first edition, to provide an introductory language course that meets the needs of both instructors and learners. Three significant characteristics set Avanti! apart from other first-year Italian texts: First, Avanti! satisfies students’ desire to communicate in everyday situations right from the start and to explore Italy's rich and unique culture in meaningful ways. Second, Avanti! responds to instructors' concern that most textbooks attempt to cover too much material in the first year. We have designed an elementary course that reflects reasonable expectations for the amount of material that most beginning learners can acquire in one year of classroom instruction. Third, the methodology of Avanti! is firmly grounded in current findings of research in second language acquisition and foreign language pedagogy. The materials provide support for instructors, particularly those with limited experience, whose goals are to teach mainly, if not exclusively, in Italian, and to create the student-centered, communicative classroom environment that is promoted by this research. The title Avanti! was chosen to convey the forward-thinking approach of this exciting new program.

The textbook, Conversational Italian for Travelers, is a fun, friendly book, not formal like most language books, and teaches everything one needs to know to travel to Italy. If you want to really understand the Italian of today, you need this book! We learn language and culture as we follow the character Caterina in dialogues that detail her travels through Italy. As she boards planes, trains, and finally takes a ride in her cousin's car, we learn how to do these things in Italian. When she meets up with her Italian family, we learn the phrases of communicating with others, including what to say if you meet someone special, how to go shopping and how to use the telephone. Finally, Caterina goes on a trip to Lago Maggiore with her Italian family, and we learn phrases needed to stay at a hotel, go sight-seeing, and of course, go to the restaurant and order wonderful Italian food! Many Italian dishes commonly ordered in Italian restaurants are listed in the last three chapters of the boo

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Focusing on communication skills without excluding grammar, this is an Italian language course. This programme is based in language acquisition theory and reflects an approach that includes using language for communication, developing linguistic ability in a natural way, and promoting the growth of self-discipline towards the learning of grammar.

An exploration of applicable words and phrases, nouns, and verbs utilizing each letter of the alphabet. With a fun and easily accessible flair, 'The ABCs of Italian Travel' will help the reader acquire important words and phrases commonly used while travelling. The book offers a fundamental understanding of the Italian language through an in-depth explanation of grammatical concepts utilized in beginning level Italian language learning. The first part explores the basics of Italian grammar and its rules. The second section is organized alphabetically--A to Z!--and explores all the words and phrases you would want to know when traveling through Italy. If you're looking for a language book that will prepare you for your next trip abroad, or if you simply wish to study Italian for personal interest, there's no doubt you will be satisfied after reading 'The ABCs of Italian Travel.' Relax and enjoy learning this beautiful language!

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The Italian language is spoken mostly in Italy, but also in various other countries as well. People who live in parts of Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, and even the United States and Canada speak Italian as their first language. Italy is a country found in the Southern portion of Europe. It is a peninsula that is in the shape of a boot. More than 60 million people live in Italy, so learning to speak Italian will work in your favor. Helpful learning tips include studying frequently, having a positive attitude, and having fun learning. Reading the dialogues out loud helps with retaining the new information and helps give the reader the confidence to speak with others. Additionally, from this book, the reader will also gain knowledge of essential points located throughout the book from special notes or (nota speciale). So, let’s get started with learning Italian for Beginners.