{"product_id":"italian-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394321469","title":"Italian For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394321469","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eItalian For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGiuseppe Cavatorta (Author), Teresa Picarazzi (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394321469, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 November 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e384 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dummies language learning method makes it easy to speak \u003ci\u003eItaliano\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eItalian For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your quick-start guide to the Italian language. It offers friendly and clear instruction on Italian grammar and pronunciation, and even some cultural background to spice things up. You'll also get ample practice opportunities, so you can quickly build your skill in conversational Italian. Traveling to an Italian-speaking country? This book has you covered, with useful travel phrases and a guide to the common words and expressions you're likely to hear. With a mini-dictionary and other helpful resources, \u003ci\u003eItalian For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will show you why Dummies language guides are popular with students and travelers alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the basics of Italian grammar and start speaking the language right away\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare to travel to Italian-speaking countries for work, school, or pleasure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork through authentic conversations in Italian to learn how the language is really spoken, plus follow along with online audio\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster Italian pronunciation so you can communicate effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor anyone wanting to grasp the basics of conversational Italian—even if you have no prior experience—\u003ci\u003eItalian For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will get you started with this beautiful language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Italian 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Saying Italian Like It Is 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Already Know Some Italian! 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognates 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSounding Italian: The Essentials 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe alphabet 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVowels 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsonants 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKickstarting your Italian with keywords 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStressing Words Properly 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Jumping Into the Basics of Italian 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Simple Sentences 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Gender and Number (Articles, Nouns, and Adjectives) 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGender and number 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndefinite articles 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinite articles 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjectives 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Pronouns 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal pronouns 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying “you”: Formal and informal 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing inclusive? Still a long way to go 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Verbs 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing regular and irregular verbs 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving to, wanting to, being able to 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting the Simple Tenses: Past, Present, and Future 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Buongiorno Italia! 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Common Greetings and Farewells 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplying to a greeting 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReuniting not sure when 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Introductions 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing yourself 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing other people 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Acquainted 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out whether someone speaks English 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about where you come from 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtending and responding to invitations 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Getting Your Numbers and Time Straight 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Using Numbers 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Times of Day and Days of the Week 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Calendar 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking about and Giving Dates 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling Time 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for the time 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking what time something begins 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChatting about the Weather 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing Yourself with the Metric System 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemperature 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLength and distance 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeight 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Italian in Action 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Casa Dolce Casa (Home Sweet Home) 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Ordinal Numbers 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving in Your Home 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHunting for a place to live 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSprucing up your residence 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurnishing your new pad 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHousekeeping in Style 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooking at Home 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing Household Chores 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Where Is the Colosseum? Asking Directions 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Your Way: Asking for Specific Places 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where You Are and Following Directions 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying distances when walking 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing where you’re headed 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving and receiving directions 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Move on It: Verbs You Can Use 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen You Don’t Understand: What to Say 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking For a Specific Location 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Food Glorious Food — and Don’t Forget the Drinks 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrinking Italian Style 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing your love for espresso 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying beverages with more of a kick 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDining Out: The Beginning and the Ending 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking reservations 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying for your meal 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Breakfast 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Lunch 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying Dinner 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for Food 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the butcher shop 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the fish shop 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the bakery 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the market 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Shopping Italian Style 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out What to Shop 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding between department stores and boutiques 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your way around stores 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What You’re Buying 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis one or that one? Demonstrative adjectives and pronouns 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecoding Italian sizes 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on colors 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessorizing 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping out in style 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Having Fun Out on the Town 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiving Into the Culture 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the movies 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the theater 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to a museum 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to a local festival 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to a concert 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to a party or other event 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: From Ring to Ping: Phones, Texts, Emails, \u0026amp; More 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating Made Simple 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting via cellphones, texts, and WhatsApp 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling for business or pleasure 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Arrangements over the Phone 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Missed Calls and Messages 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Did You Do Last Weekend? — Talking about the Past 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing avere 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing essere 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing Your Job 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe human element 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice equipment 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Recreation and the Outdoors 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the Great Outdoors 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Reflexively 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying Sports 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Hobbies and Interests 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Italian on the Go 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Planning a Trip 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding When and Where to Go 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Tour 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBooking a Trip\/Traveling to a Foreign Country 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArriving and Leaving: The Verbs “Arrivare” and “Partire” 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the Beach or to the Spa 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Simple Future Tense 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Money, Money, Money 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the Bank 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Money 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Credit Cards 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Various Currencies 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, \u0026amp; Buses 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting through the Airport 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking in 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with excess baggage 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaiting to board the plane 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing through customs 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing With Lost Luggage 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenting a Car 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating Public Transportation 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling a taxi 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving by train 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing by bus, tram, or subway 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading maps and schedules 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving Early or Arriving Late 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Finding a Place to Stay 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a Place to Stay 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReserving a Room 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking In 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSettling in for your hotel stay 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequesting something during your stay 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYours, Mine, and Ours: Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking with Authority: The Imperative 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Handling Emergencies 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for Help: A Quick Overview 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to Doctors 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing what ails you 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding professional medical vocabulary 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting what you need at the pharmacy 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBraving the dentist 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting an Accident to the Police 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ve Been Robbed! Knowing What to Do and Say When the Police Arrive 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Car Trouble 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen You Need a Lawyer: Protecting Your Rights 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReporting a Lost or Stolen Passport 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Making Small Talk 287\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Interrogative Pronouns 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing interrogative pronouns 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking simple questions 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Care of Basic Needs 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Yourself and Your Family — More about Possessives 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Perfectly about the Past with the Imperfect 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking Shop 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: the Part of Tens 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Pick Up Italian Quickly 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead Italian Food Labels 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk for Food in Italian 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen to Italian Music and Podcasts 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead Italian Publications 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch Italian Movies and TV Programs with Italian Subtitles 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitch Your Apps and Phone to Italian 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow Italian Social Media Accounts 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShare Your Interest 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurf the Net 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCook like an Italian 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Things to Know When Traveling to Italy 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCiao Isn’t for Everyone 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModesty Sometimes Matters 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeigh Your Fruit and Vegetables While Wearing Gloves 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBag It Yourself and Pay for the Bags 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree Water? Not Here! 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePepperoni, Cheese on Pasta, and Meatballs 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTables Are for Diners 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cappuccino Conundrum 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Favorite Italian Expressions 315\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMamma mia! 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDai! 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUffa! 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChe ne so!\/Boh! 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagari! 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTi sta bene! 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon te la prendere! 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon vedo l’ora! 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon mi va! 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003emi raccomando! 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Appendixes 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Italian-English Mini Dictionary 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Verb Tables 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Answer Keys 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 357\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Linguistics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Linguistics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Linguistics%20%5BCF%5D%22\"\u003eCF\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453549605144,"sku":"9781394321469","price":17.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394321469.jpg?v=1785286281","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/italian-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394321469","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}