"Written in easy, conversational English, ECCO! reviews and explains all
major points of Italian grammar, with special attention to those areas
that appear more foreign to English speakers. Emphasis is also placed on
vocabulary enrichment. The book presents about 6,000 Italian words,
grouped thematically by structural or grammatical characteristics, many of
them illustrated by examples. It also includes about 1,000 Italian idioms
(particular turns of phrase peculiar to the language) and lists all irregular
forms of verbs and nouns. Students wanting to move beyond an elementary
acquaintance with Italian will fi nd the book useful as a self-teaching tool,
an adjunct to other textbooks or as a reference source"
major points of Italian grammar, with special attention to those areas
that appear more foreign to English speakers. Emphasis is also placed on
vocabulary enrichment. The book presents about 6,000 Italian words,
grouped thematically by structural or grammatical characteristics, many of
them illustrated by examples. It also includes about 1,000 Italian idioms
(particular turns of phrase peculiar to the language) and lists all irregular
forms of verbs and nouns. Students wanting to move beyond an elementary
acquaintance with Italian will fi nd the book useful as a self-teaching tool,
an adjunct to other textbooks or as a reference source"
