Italian Demystified: A Self Teaching Guide

by Marcel Danesi

You can learn to speak Italian in no time-- capisci ? It's time to say arrivederci to your fears of learning a new language. With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll have no problema speaking and understanding Italian. Presto ! Before you know it, you'll get past ciao and really be able to converse. Beginning with everyday Italian expressions and a review of basic pronunciation, Italian Demystified covers key grammar fundamentals such as common verb tenses, nouns, pronouns, and gender. Step by step, you'll build your Italian vocabulary with essential words and phrases and quickly master the language. Test yourself at the end of every chapter for reinforcement that you're fast on your way to speaking, writing, and understanding Italian. This fast and easy guide Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for a more advanced student, Italian Demystified is your shortcut to fluency in this lingua bellissimo .

Genres: Italian Literature, Reference

432 pages, Paperback

First published September 11, 2007

About the author

Marcel Danesi (b. Marcello Danesi, 1946) is a current Professor of Semiotics and Linguistic Anthropology at the University of Toronto. He is known for his work in language, communications, and semiotics; being Director of the Program in Semiotics and Communication Theory.

He has also held positions at Rutgers University (1972), The University of Rome "La Sapienza" (1988), the Catholic University of Milan (1990), and the University of Lugano.

He is the Editor-in-Chief of Semiotica: Journal of the International Association for Semiotic Studies and is a past-president of the Semiotic Society of America.

Reviews

[January Gray]

The format of this book is perfect and is set up so if you put some regular effort into it, you will learn Italian. I highly recommend this book!

[Danijela Jerković]

The Thoughts and Notes on Italian Demystified...

"Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things."
~Flora Lewis


The book is manual and textbook at the same time.
Easy and entertaining method of learning the language or iterating what is learned.

Simple instructions are followed up with oral and written exercises.

Interesting quizzes and tests!
Interactive communication with the book from page no.1.

Have fun!
I know I did have fun while studying and exercising.


"Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom."
Roger Bacon

IMAGINE|BELIVE|ACHIEVE!

[Books In Brogan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would not recommend this book for the average user to learn Italian at least not without the audio edition.   The information is great but without the audio or at least someone who can pronounce the words correctly the reader would be just guessing.  The way I would recommend this is as a text book or for someone who speaks Italian and wants to teach others then it would be a great book.This review was originally posted on Books In Brogan

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although, I don't think I can speak Italian yet, I feel more confident than ever after spending time with this book. I didn't realize this would be a workbook type book, but I am glad. The review provided through the tests and quizzes is more helpful than I thought is would be. Now...I shall listen to people speaking Italian to improve my pronunciation. Then, on to Italy!

Thanks to Netgalley and McGraw-Hill professional for allowing an advanced look into this workbook.