Marcel Danesi

"Beginning with everyday Italian expressions and a review of basic pronunciation, [this book] covers key grammar fundamentals such as common verb tenses, nouns, pronouns, and gender. Step-by-step, you'll build your Italian vocabulary with essential words and phrases and quickly master the language. And with a test at the end of every chapter, you can check your progress on the way to mastery in speaking, writing, and understanding Italian." -- cover....

"If you are a beginner to intermediate Italian language learner, getting a handle on grammar is your key to communicating correctly and effectively. In Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Italian Grammar, you'll find tons of practice and everything else you need―instruction, clear explanations, and comparisons to English grammar―to build your knowledge and communicate more effectively in Italian. Based on the successful approach of the Practice...

This edition provides language learners with fingertip access to a carefully curated selection of the 501 most common Italian verbs--in all tenses and moods! It is the perfect companion for students in high-school and college-level courses, or for anyone who wants to self-study. Each verb is listed alphabetically in chart form--one verb per page along with its English translation, present participle, and gerundio. Follow the clear, concise instruction,...