About the book
This new edition of the Modern Italian Grammar is an innovative reference guide to Italian, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples.
Implementing feedback from users of the first edition, this text includes clearer explanations, as well as a greater emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Italian. Divided into two sections, the book covers:
- traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives
- language functions and notions such as giving and seeking information, describing processes and results, and expressing likes, dislikes and preferences.
This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Italian at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is needed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. This Grammar is complemented by the Modern Italian Grammar Workbook Second Edition which features related exercises and activities.
Editions of Modern Italian Grammar
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136195457
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136195464
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This new edition of the Modern Italian Grammar is an innovative reference guide to Italian, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples.
Implementing feedback from users of the first edition, this text includes clearer explanations, as well as a greater emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Italian. Divided into two sections, the book covers:
- traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives
- language functions and notions such as giving and seeking information, describing processes and results, and expressing likes, dislikes and preferences.
This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Italian at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is needed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. This Grammar is complemented by the Modern Italian Grammar Workbook Second Edition which features related exercises and activities.
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What is Modern Italian Grammar about?
This new edition of the Modern Italian Grammar is an innovative reference guide to Italian, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples.
Implementing feedback from users of the first edition, this text includes clearer explanations, as well as a greater emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Italian. Divided into two sections, the book covers:
- traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives
- language functions and notions such as giving and seeking information, describing processes and results, and expressing likes, dislikes and preferences.
This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Italian at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is needed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. This Grammar is complemented by the Modern Italian Grammar Workbook Second Edition which features related exercises and activities.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Modern Italian Grammar?
Language and Linguistics > Language: reference and general
Where can I read a sample of Modern Italian Grammar?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136195457
Is Modern Italian Grammar part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Modern Grammars
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Modern Italian Grammar?
Anna Proudfoot, Francesco Cardo
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Modern Italian Grammar is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136195457) and pdf(ISBN 9781136195464)