Italian

Set the Stage! is a collection of essays on teaching Italian language, literature, and culture through theater.  From theoretical background to course models, this book provides all the resources that teachers and students need to incorporate the rich and abundant Italian theater tradition into the curriculum.  Features of the book include the "Director's Handbook," a comprehensive guide with detailed instructions for every step of the process, from choosing a text to the final performance, an exclusive interview with Nobel laureate Dario Fo, a foreword by prize-winning author Dacia Maraini.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Build your confidence in communicating through mastery of Italian grammar Effective communication in another language comes from practice, practice, practice. And this comprehensive guide and workbook covers all of the aspects of Italian grammar that you need to master, followed by numerous exercises that allow you to put your language skills into use. Focused on the practical aspects of Italian as it's really spoken, each chapter of Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Italian Grammar features clear explanations and numerous realistic examples. Dozens of varied exercises will build your understanding of the Italian language, while new vocabulary is introduced within the exercises and in convenient panels. This premium fourth edition is accompanied by audio recordings and flashcards, available online and via app, that will provide a new dimension and flexibility to your study. Practice Makes Perfect: Complete Italian Grammar provides * Clear, down-to-earth, easy-to-follow explanations that make even the most complex principles easy to understand. * More than 250 exercises, with a detailed answer key for easy progress checks * Example sentences that illustrate and clarify each grammatical point * Practical and high-frequency vocabulary used throughout * Grammar in Culture features that link a grammatical topic to contemporary Italian culture or usage * NEW to this edition: a final chapter of review exercises to test your understanding

Speak a new language with confidence with this accessible guide to correct pronunciation! Fear of mispronunciation prevents many people from daring to speak a new language. Don't let that fear hold you back! The Say It Right series makes mastering correct pronunciation easy. This accessible series uses easy-to-read vowel symbols that, when combined with consonants, make pronunciation simple--even if you have no previous experience with the language.  Say It Right in Italian, Third Edition features clear pronunciations for 500 key words and phrases in Italian. Thematic sections cover all essential travel situations, while a handy dictionary and verb index allow for quick reference. This updated edition also includes a new chapter filled with words and expressions related to social media and the latest digital trends, ideal for making connections with new Italian-speaking friends.  Say It Right in Italian, Third Edition features:   * More than 500 essential Italian words and phrases  * A field-tested, easy-to-use pronunciation system * Words and expressions to spark up conversations, make friends, stay in touch through social media, and more The EPLS (Easily Pronounced Language Systems) approach is based on an intuitive, sound-based pronunciation system and has been extensively field-tested with native-speaking teachers and certified language consultants. Go to iSayItRight.com to learn more.

Make learning Italian fun and easy with this bilingual visual dictionary. Whether you are learning the language for pleasure or for work this comprehensive dictionary is the ideal partner for you. Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary comes with more than 10,000 illustrated terms that are arranged by themes and situations, making learning easy. Whether you are out grocery shopping or find yourself in the middle of an official meeting, this handy guide will always be at your side. The book is accompanied by a free audio app that can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play so you can learn the correct pronunciation of everyday words and phrases. Updated to reflect recent changes in technology and clothing, the Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is the perfect companion for your next trip.