Introduction

This book contains valuable information and effective techniques on speaking and writing fluently in Italian within a short period of time. As society becomes more global, you should equip yourself with knowledge of foreign languages. What better language to start with than Italian.

Whether you are planning to go on a trip to Italy, or you simply want to gain a better understanding of Italian culture, mastering the Italian language would allow you to explore more and become immersed with everything this country has to offer. The great thing is, you are not starting from scratch. Italian words have been adapted into other languages due to the wide reach of its culture and cuisine.

From here on, you have to focus on building up your vocabulary and practicing both spoken and written Italian words. This is where this book would prove its worth as your handy companion on your way to mastering the Italian language.

Written primarily for beginners, the contents of this book are divided into chapters dedicated to essential grammar rules and useful vocabularies for every scenario.

• The Italian Alphabet

Learn the similarities and differences between the standard English alphabet and the Italian alphabet.

• The Italian Accent and Pronunciation

Find out how to properly pronounce Italian words by learning which syllables must be stressed.

• Genders of Noun

Italian nouns can take on either a masculine or feminine form. Discover the rules that must be followed, and how these rules are applied to assign the correct Italian terms for different countries and nationalities.

• Articles

Find out how the unassuming Italian indefinite and definitive articles can influence and alter the meaning of the message you are trying to convey.

• Pronouns

Pronouns, like nouns, are gendered parts of speech. Learn which pronoun should be used to improve the way you write and converse with others.

• Adjectives

Discover the different rules applied to Italian adjectives compared to English adjectives. You would also find in this chapter the Italian terms used to describe various colors and color-related concepts.

• Verbs

Learn how Italians conjugate their verbs with articles and pronouns. Though typically in the active voice, sentences can also take a passive form by adjusting the conjugations of the verbs. Moreover, the Italians have also developed an interesting way of turning their sentences into the negative form through simple conjugation. Learn how to do this and more in this chapter.

• Prepositions

Much like their English counterparts, the Italian prepositions are essential for providing additional information to an otherwise vague sentence. Master the eight primary Italian prepositions by discovering their various forms and functions. Italians have also categorized the purposes that the prepositions serve in a sentence in terms of complements and propositions. Learn the various types used in the Italian language so as to make your writings and conversations richer and more effective.

• Useful Vocabularies

Hundreds of essential Italian terms, phrases and expressions can be found in the latter chapters of this book. You will surely find one that would prove useful to you as you continue to immerse yourself in the Italian culture. Ranging from common greetings and goodbyes to ordering your favorite food, from figuring out your way in a foreign city to calling out for help in times of medical emergencies, the sets of vocabularies provided in each chapter are all worth the time it would take for you to memorize these important Italian words.

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