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GRAMMAR

BA0730 - ITALIAN NOW! $16.95
Marcel Danesi, Softcover, 320 pp ISBN:9780764130731
Designed for both classroom use and as a review text, this book consists of 30 work units, an extensive Italian-English and English-Italian vocabulary list, idioms, and dialogues, all focused to build proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding Italian. Word-completion and multiple-choice exercises, word games, and entertaining stories in dialogue form are supplemented with photos of Italian landmarks, cartoon-style illustrations, and reproductions of Italian classical art that give students a flavor of contemporary Italian culture. Although Italian Now! emphasizes practical, functional use of conversational and informal written Italian , it also offers a solid foundation in Italian grammar, verb forms, and correct sentence structure.

MGH4301 - A REFERENCE GRAMMAR OF MODERN ITALIAN $29.95
M. Maiden, C. Robustelli. Softcover, 460 pp. ISBN:9780071478731
Designed for intermediate to advanced students of Italian this manual helps them to learn about formal, colloquial, familiar and popular usage of the language. The book supports its explanations with an abundance of clear contemporary examples. With extensive cross-referencing, this volume is a valuable reference tool for students and teachers.

CONOSCERE L'ITALIANO
This comprehensive grammar method contains 60 units, each of which corresponds to a specific grammar point, illustrated by examples and exercises. The 5 appendices include verb tables, phonetics, accent marks, and placement of adjectives and qualifiers.

  • CID4910 - Text (Beginning Level) ISBN:9788877544919 $31.95
  • CID8118 - Text (Intermediate to Advanced Level) ISBN:8877548818$31.95
  • ALM009X - GRAMMATICA ITALIANA $22.95
    Roberto Tartaglione 64pp. ISBN:9788886440097
    Students find all the main rules of Italian grammar explained with clear and simple charts and examples. Italian grammar is presented in a progressive way, illustrating the typical modes of talking, and idiomatic and slang expressions are outlined. This text is useful for teachers as it presents subjects that are often neglected in traditional grammars.

    MGH0331 - SCHAUM'S ITALIAN GRAMMAR $16.95
    J E Germano, C Schmidt. ISBN:9780071484695
    This well known grammar has helped a large number of students to learn: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, articles, numbers, dates, time, sentence structure, Italian pronunciation and more! Exercises with answers, verb charts and clear explanations make this reference perfect for elementary and advanced intermediate students of Italian.

    MGH2447 - SCHAUM’S EASY OUTLINE OF ITALIAN $9.95
    Luigi Bonaffini, Softcover, 144 pp ISBN:9780071422444
    Schaum’s Easy Outline Of Italian is a quick review that focuses on graphic elements. Reader-alert icons illuminate keys to learning, and give students quick pointers to the essentials. It is designed for the students and readers who are need additional practice or for last-minute test preparation

    ALM0898 - ITALIAN GRAMMAR IN PRACTICE $40.95
    S. Nocchi 256pp. ISBN:9788886440899
    Through the use of work sheets with clear essential defintions, and instructions in English,all the principal Italian grammar rules are explained. Exercises, quizzes and games train students in the use of the language and also provide them with information on Italian life, society, culture, and history. Attention is given to idiomatic terms, slang and the most typical forms of speech A continuous progress test, with answers, helps students verify their level of knowledge of the language.

    ALM7031 - DA ZERO A CENTO $35.50
    C. Ciulli, A. Proietti 176pp. ISBN:9788889237038
    The book can be used both as a testing tool and as a workbook. The scoring system and the answer keys at the end of the volume afford its use both in class and at home. Each test includes integrated, fill in the blanks, cloze, multiple choice, unscramble the sentence, transformation, etc. exercises. The tests include information and references on Italian history, culture, habits, and traditions.

    ALM0219 - I PRONOMI ITALIANI: Grammatica, Esercizi, Giochi $25.95
    C. Naddeo 96pp. ISBN:9788886440219
    More than one hundred exercises, games and activities with answers, and dozens of work sheets will clarify the use of pronouns in the Italian language. All topics inluding: direct and indirect, reflexive, and combined pronouns, the use of “ci” and “ne”, are treated with simple and clear charts. Due to its graduated approach the text can be used by elementary, intermediate and advanced level students.

    ALM0278 - LE PREPOSIZIONI ITALIANE: Grammatica/Esercizi/Giochi $25.95
    A. De Giuli 112pp ISBN:9788886440271
    Designed for elementary, intermediate and advanced level students, the book offers students the opportunity to understand the meaning and reason for the use of the individual prepositions. All topics, from the easiest to the more complex ones, are explained with simple and clear charts which present the most useful and frequent cases. A wide variety of exercises, games, tests and activities follow each new topic and answers are included.

    MGH3938 - ITALIAN PRONOUNS AND PREPOSITIONS $11.95
    Daniela Gobetti, Softcover, 218 pp ISBN:9780071453936
    Italian Pronouns And Prepositions is a valuable resource for beginning to intermediate level learners. Your students will acquire skills in the utilization of pronouns and prepositions, when to use them correctly, and will also build their language skills. Included in the book are plenty of exercises, to reinforce what students have learned, and an answer key.

    BA4620 - COMPLETE ITALIAN GRAMMAR REVIEW $14.99
    M. Danesi Ph.D. Softcover, 472 pp ISBN:9780764134623
    This reference work presents a complete overview of grammatical terms, parts of speech, and how they work together in the Italian language. Also included are exercises with answers at the end of each chapter, and word lists and verb charts at the back of the book. Culture capsules describing interesting aspects of Italian culture are presented throughout the book in Italian, and are supplemented with a bilingual glossary.

    QSA6269 - ITALIAN GRAMMAR BAR CHART $4.95

    A quick study plasticized guide which outlines the grammar taught in Italian classes. It includes the alphabet, numerals, capitalization, accents, nouns, pronouns, prepositions, adjectives, adverbs and usage, verb conjugation chart, etc

    VOCABULARY

    BA3220 - ITALIAN WORD PUZZLES $14.50
    Marcel Danesi, Softcover, 132 pp ISBN:9780764133220
    With 100 challenging word puzzles, your students will be able to build and strengthen their Italian vocabulary. Included are crosswords, word searches, scrambled-letter puzzles and cryptograms. Answers are included in the back of the book.

    VOCABULARIO VISUALE
    More than 1,000 basic italian words are presented in a lively and pleasery manner, through contemporary illustrations. (Perfect for children or adults, it will prove to be an important reference for the development of a strong language foundation). The accompanying audio CD strenghtns listening and pronunciations skills and the workbook provides written practice.

    MGH0323 - SCHAUM'S OUTLINE OF ITALIAN VOCABULARY $17.95
    F Conconni Clark, C J Schmidt, Softcover. ISBN:9780071378840
    The basic vocabulary needed to communicate effectively in Italian is found in this guide containing a vocabulary list complimented by a necessary list of supplemental words. Exercises help master this vocabulary; a bidirectional English/Italian glossary and a key word list are also included.

    NTC5405 DIALOGHI SIMPATICI $29.95
    Graziano, Softcover, 176pp. ISBN:9780658005404
    Thirty humorous dialogs, with illustrations, are perfect for beginning students. The presentation is in basic high frequency Italian vocabulary and expressions. The exercises allow your students to practice and improve their conversation skills. The teacher's guide contains cultural notes, suggestions, and answers.

  • NTC54213 - Audio Cassette. ISBN:9780658005428 $51.95
  • NTC5448 RACCONTINI SIMPATICI $29.95
    Briefel, Softcover, 144pp. ISBN:9780658005442
    These twenty-seven humorous stories were created for your advanced beginning students, to strengthen their basic Italian skills. The exercises reaffirm the grammar and vocabulary that was introduced and can be completed during one class period.

  • NTC5421 - Audio Cassette. ISBN:9780658005466 $51.95
  • BA8226 - VOCABULARY BUILDER $10.95
    B.Rovere-Fenati. Softcover, 116 pp. ISBN:9780764118227
    Master hundreds of common Italian words and phrases through the 120 illustrated exercises designed to increase your acquisition and retention of new vocabulary. Hundreds of labeled illustrations, plus a bilingual word index facilitate location of the words.

    BA1094 - MASTERING ITALIAN VOCABULARY: A thematic approach. $15.00
    L. Feinler-Torriani, G. H. Klemm. Softcover, 350 pp. ISBN:9780764123955
    Approximately 5,000 terms are found in this bilingual phrase book, categorized according to themes ranging from business, military, communications, medicine and science to politics, religion, culture and more. It also features line art illustrations, charts, and a comprehensive alphabetical word index. Both teachers and students will find this volume helpful when searching for specialized terms in Italian, not found in common dictionaries.

    QSA8288 - ITALIAN VOCABULARY CHART $5.95
    B. Munari , Paperback, 120 pp. ISBN:9780811847742
    This plasticized bar chart provides the students with the basic vocabulary taught in Italian classes. A great reference source for the classroom, while doing homework, and when reviewing for exams. It contains colors, clothes, measurements, food, seasons, weather, sports and greetings.

    WRITING PROFICIENCY


    EDL6269 - SCRIVIAMO! $25.50
    A. Moni Softcover,59 pp. ISBN:9789607706263
    Created for both elementary and intermediate levels, Scriviamo will introduce your students to the vocabulary connected with family, friends, social life, hobbies, correspondence, workplace, daily life and more. Twenty units will gradually guide your students to develop the vocabulary and grammar necessary to write their papers with originality, style and clarity.

    BON3481 - STRATEGIE DI SCRITTURA $25.95
    L. Cini, Softcover,59 pp. ISBN:9788875733483
    Twenty units will assist your intermediate level students in improving their writing skills by teaching the techniques necessary to write a letter, narrative, instructional, and descriptive passages. A variety of exercises provide the necssary practice & answers are included.

    BON2922 - ISSIMO, QUADERNO DI SCRITTURA 38.95
    G. Paganini, 254 pp. ISBN:9788875732929
    Created for the advanced learners, this workbook will inspire your advanced students to perfect their writing skills through the use of famous literary works.



    IDIOMS

    BA0306 - 2001 ITALIAN AND ENGLISH IDIOMS $19.00
    D. Gobetti, et al.. Softcover, 608 pp. ISBN:9780812090307
    This volume offers two separate alphabetical listings, one English-to-Italian and the other Italian-to-English. In both, you'll find each idiom defined and followed by an illustrative sentence in both languages. This totally revised and enlarged new edition also features bilingual indexes.



    BA0292 - ITALIAN IDIOMS $8.95
    D. Gobetti, R. A.Hall . Softcover, 464 pp. ISBN:9780812090291
    This book contains approximately 2000 commonly used Italian idiomatic expressions with their English translations. Each entry is placed in model sentences to clarify its usage.


    ALM0928 - LE PAROLE ITALIANE $39.95
    Silvia Bertoni, Susanna Nocchi 144pp. ISBN:9788886440929
    The first section examines words and their usage, with particular attention to idioms, sayings,and contextual meanings. The second section is devoted to irregular nouns, synonyms & antonyms, prefixes & suffixes, adverbs, and compound nouns. The book is for elementary, intermediate and advanced students and contains an answer key.

    CONJUGATION

    BA7575 - 501 ITALIAN VERBS $16.99
    600 pp., ISBN:9780764179822
    This indispensable verb guide is available and consists of 501 verbs conjugated in all tenses with an easy reference index. This book makes the task of mastering the Italian verb an attainable goal.



    MGH0690 - ITALIAN VERB DRILLS. $9.95
    P. Nanni Tate. Softcover, 144 pp. ISBN:9780071420891
    Students of Italian will learn the correct use and conjugations of verbs, crucial area of Italian language and essential to enhance their speaking and writing skills. Extensive practice is offered through various exercises, including review sections to reinforce learning progress and help students develop their proficiency in Italian. An answer key is provided at the end of the book.

    LEM0478 - REPERTORIO DEI VERBI ITALIANI $22.95
    H. Mousavi, softcover,143pp. ISBN:9788800860475
    The Repetorio consists of three sections: verb conjugation rules, ninety-one conjugation tables, and an index of 1700 of the most used verbs with their conjugations. The first eight models contain the auxiliary verbs, the regular verbs of the I, II and III conjugations,and the passive and reflective forms. You will find this guide to be an indispensable reference.

    ALM0871 - I VERBI ITALIANI:Grammatica, Esercizi, Giochi $29.95
    S. Bailini, S. Consonno 176pp. SBN:ISBN:9788886440875
    The text for elementary, intermediate and advanced level students is organized into units of progressive difficulty. From the regular and irregular forms of the present indicative tense to the use of the simple past and imperfect/pluperfect, from the correct choice of the auxiliary verbs to the use of the subjunctive, from verbal & modal agreement ,to the particularities of phrasal verbs, the text will be indispensable.

    ALM0200 - VERBISSIMO: Tutti I Verbi Italiani $17.50
    R. Tartaglione 144pp. ISBN:9788886440202
    The novelty of this book is the original way in which the classification of the irregular conjugations are presented through the study of reference paradigms (or roots). A useful list of paradigms facilitate study and research. This book contains all the conjugations of Italian verbs, both regular & irregular.

    ORAL PROFICIENCY

    MGH9176 - SAY IT RIGHT IN ITALIAN $9.95
    Softcover, 166 pps., ISBN:9780071469173
    With “Say it Right” students will learn more than 500 essential Italian words and phrases and be able to easily create sentences. This amazing guide gives them easy-to-read vowel symbols that, when combined with consonants, make pronunciation easy.

    BA5133 - ITALIAN AT A GLANCE $6.99
    Mario Costantino, Softcover, 280 pp. ISBN:9780764125133
    Designed for business and travel this phrasebook presents more than 1,500 words and expressions in both English and Italian. The phrases ensure that travelers will be understood in hotels, airports, train stations, restaurants, shops and other places. It also includes useful city maps, updated information on train systems and timetables, availability of ATM’s and faxes in major foreign cities and towns.

    CINEMA ITALIANO $54.95 Each
    A. De Giuli, C. Massimo Naddeo
    The series “Cinema Italiano” offers students the opportunity to study e Italian by watching short films subtitled in Italian with 3 levels of difficulty. Each video contains two original films and is accompanied by a book with numerous activities and exercises that help develop language skills.

    ALM0138 - Set #1, 48pp, + 28min. ISBN:9788886440134
    • Film No. 1: No Mamma No, C. Calvi 18 min.
      The tragi-comic story of the impossible relationship between an adult, married man and his mother.
    • Film No. 2: La Grande Occasione, E. La Ferla 10 min.
      Giorgio, a graduate, is looking for work, instead he finds love.

    ALM0146 - Set#2, 48pp, + 28 min. ISBN:9788886440141
    • Film No. 1: Colpo di Testa by O. Gerard 18 min.
      A man and a woman awaken on a desert island in the middle of the ocean. An amusing love story ensues.
    • Film No. 2: La Cura by Guido Giansoldati 10 min.
      The surreal and comic dialogue between a doctor and a man who suffers from a strange illness.

    ALM0154 - Set #3, 48pp,+ 28min. $54.95 ISBN:9788886440158
    • Film No. 1: Camera Obscura, Ardduino 13 min.
      The poetic and amusing relationship between two prisoners sharing the same cell.
    • Film No. 2: Doom by M. Pozzi 10 min.
      Two different young girls audition for a part in a film by a young director. An amusing and original story.

    HIP1699 - Instant Italian Vocabulary Builder $19.95
    Means, Tom, Softcover & CD, 213 pp ISBN:9780781811699
    This unique book identifies the 24 most common word-ending patterns between these languages and provides over 4,000 words that follow them. Perfect as a classroom supplement or for self-study, it is appropriate for all ages and levels of experience.

    MGH4891 - YOU ALREADY KNOW ITALIAN $11.95
    Raymond Lowry, Softcover, 301 pp ISBN:9780071464895
    Even if your students never took a language course, they are already familiar with many Italian words. This book is devoted to three types of words: familiar terms, identical and similar terms. Presented are more than 5,000 words in Italian that are nearly identical in form and in meaning to English.

    ASCOLTAMI!
    Maffei, M. Spagnesi
    Twenty-two daily life situations are presented in this communication text including: the train station, the restaurant, the bank, and other normal life experiences. Each unit has four pages and can be used as a companion to any text.. The course includes the text and 2 audio cassettes.

    • BON3058 Text ISBN:9788875733056 $22.95
    • BONT012 Cassettes ISBN:887573T012 $36.95

    BON2078 - ASCOLTARE DAL VIVO $21.95
    P. Marmini, G. Vicentini, Softcover, 80pp, ISBN:9788875732073
    A great collection of twenty-five listening activities with pre, during and post exercises. The text addresses the needs of your intermediate students in facing the serious problem of understanding Italian when spoken by a native, at normal speed. The situations used are realistic and introduce speakers with a variety of regional accents and pronunciation, speaking at differing levels of formality. and with various accents.

    • BON2086 - Teachers’ Guide ISBN:8875732086 $21.95
    • BON2086 - 3 Cassettes ISBN:887573T002 $73.50



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