{"product_id":"italian-a-self-teaching-guide-paperback","title":"Italian: A Self-Teaching Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIlaria Serra\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEdoardo A. Lèbano\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn Italian at your own speed with tons of hands-on practice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the newly revised third edition of \u003ci\u003eItalian: A Self-Teaching Guide, \u003c\/i\u003e professor and language educator Dr. Ilaria Serra walks you through how to learn Italian the quick and easy way. This book is ideal for anyone looking to master Italian at their own pace, whether you're approaching the language for the first time or just brushing up on the basics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eItalian: A Self-Teaching Guide\u003c\/i\u003e contains fifteen simple lessons that show you how to engage in everyday conversations, from ordering food at a restaurant to making travel arrangements with a hotel concierge or an Airbnb host. The author helps you develop the skills you need to have actual Italian conversations with actual people in the real world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStraightforward instructions and sample mini-dialogues on how to arrange a ride share and conduct other travel business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp with speaking to a mechanic or a doctor in Italian so you can visit Italian-speaking countries with added confidence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive vocabulary and culture notes, along with a fun assortment of exercises, self-tests, and practice activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy and complete grammar explanations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-check solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn exciting and essential resource for everyone who wants to tackle Italian at their own speed, \u003ci\u003eItalian: A Self-Teaching Guide\u003c\/i\u003e remains the gold standard in books that teach you how to speak, read, write, and understand the language. It's perfect for students, jobseekers, world travelers, and the simply curious everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FUN AND EASY WAY TO TEACH YOURSELF ITALIAN\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the bestselling guide that helps you master Italian at your own pace--whether you're brand new to the language or looking to build on what you already know. In fifteen easy-to-follow lessons, you'll learn how to engage in authentic conversations while working, traveling, or studying in Italian-speaking regions. In this new edition, readers will gain lively and engaging explanations of important grammar and usage rules, so they can communicate clearly and effectively. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to acquaint you with the basic skills you need to speak, read, write, and understand the Italian language, this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemystifies grammar, common usage, and pronunciation with step-by-step lessons on numbers, days of the week, telling time, and special rules of speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes extensive vocabulary and cultural notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides mini-dialogues for a vibrant introduction to Italian culture and customs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers fun exercises, self-tests, and practice activities to reinforce your skills--along with answer explanations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eItalian: A Self-Teaching Guide, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, combines the quick-reference virtues of a phrase book with the learning tools of a full-fledged language course. Whatever your reason for learning Italian, you'll find this to be an invaluable guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eILARIA SERRA, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is professor of Italian and Comparative Studies at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and director of the university's Venice Study Abroad Program. A native of Venice, Italy, Ilaria researches Italian cinema, Italian literature, and the history of Italian immigration to the United States. She received FAU's Scholar of the Year Award in 2012 and 2020. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late \u003cb\u003eEDOARDO A. LÈBANO\u003c\/b\u003e was professor of Italian and director of the Center for Italian Studies at Indiana University in Bloomington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.09 x 7.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 16, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43156308230207,"sku":"9781394280742","price":32.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/gyjzajlEq59781394280742.webp?v=1776971201","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/italian-a-self-teaching-guide-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}