Italian Conversation DeMYSTiFied with Two Audio CDs

by Bartolini-Salimbeni, Beth

• ISBN13: 9780071636582
• ISBN10: 0071636587
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2010-09-28
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

Unlock the riddle of speaking and interacting in ItalianItalian DeMYSTiFiedprovides you with a solid foundation for building conversation skills in your new language. You can go at your own pace as you are guided through the fundamentals of communicating in Italian.Organized around everyday themes such as meeting people, making plans, and talking on the phone, each chapter features a conversation you can follow in the book and on the audio disk, so you can see and hear how Italian really speak. You'll get tips on ways to ask a question or make comparisons. Soon you'll be using Italian just like a native speaker!This book features: In-depth dialogs presented both in the book and on the audio Coverage of essential communication skills (such as asking a question or making comparisons Review of key grammar points Written and verbal activities to reinforce new communication skillsTopics include: Introduction to Italian, Getting Acquainted, Everyday Life, Expressing Likes and Dislikes, La cucina italiana, Planning a Trip in Italy, Going Out for the Evening, Outdoor Activities, Private and Public Festivals, Talking About Your Trip

Author Biography

Beth Bartolini-Salimbeni has more than twenty years experience teaching Italian at a secondary and post-secondary level. She was a test developer for several ETS exams in the areas of Spanish and Italian and was ETS’s representative to the national task force that developed the AP Italian curriculum. A College Board endorsed consultant in AP Italian, she teaches workshops and institutes to teachers of Italian. She is also a member of the World Languages Commission for Italian.