First Italian Reader

First Italian Reader

Author: Stanley Appelbaum

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-08-29

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 048612035X

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Beginning students of Italian language and literature will welcome these selections of poetry, fiction, history, and philosophy by 14th- to 20th-century authors, including Dante, Boccaccio, Pirandello, and 52 others.


Easy Italian Reader, Premium 2nd Edition

Easy Italian Reader, Premium 2nd Edition

Author: Riccarda Saggese

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Published: 2015-07-17

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780071849838

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Enhance your Italian reading skills with this primer for premium results! Easy Italian Reader Premium is based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it, immediately. Suitable for raw beginners to intermediate-level language learners, the new premium edition of this bestselling title features engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow you to rapidly build comprehension. Includes flashcard sets of new vocabulary for every reading and a 1,500 entry digital glossary. Quickly build comprehension Listen to audio recordings of more than 50 readings from the book available online and on the app Record your answers to review questions, then compare your pronunciation to native speakers


Graded Italian Reader

Graded Italian Reader

Author: Vincenzo Cioffari

Publisher: Heinle & Heinle Pub

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780669202960

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For introductory and intermediate Italian courses, Graded Italian Reader systematically builds students' vocabulary while exploring the culture and literature of Italy. Readings by Cioffari, Porto and Sacchetti, d'Azeglio, and Pirandello are featured.


Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

Short Stories in Italian for Beginners

Author: Olly Richards

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2018-10-04

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1473683335

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An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Italian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Italian for Beginners will make learning Italian easy and enjoyable.


Italian Reader - Short Stories (English-Italian Parallel Text)

Italian Reader - Short Stories (English-Italian Parallel Text)

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2016-12-12

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 9781541069343

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This book contains a selection of 16 finest short stories which have been adapted from originals written by the world's greatest storytellers such as: O. Henry, W.S. Maugham, R. Goldberg and others. There are also 5 mini-stories presented at the beginning of the book as a "warm-up exercise".The stories have been thoroughly adapted (to preserve the gist of the original), translated into Italian language and presented as English - Italian parallel text. The book is intended mainly for Elementary to middle-Intermediate level learners.


The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories

The Penguin Book of Italian Short Stories

Author: Jhumpa Lahiri

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2019-03-07

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0141985623

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'Rich. . . eclectic. . . a feast' Telegraph This landmark collection brings together forty writers that reflect over a hundred years of Italy's vibrant and diverse short story tradition, from the birth of the modern nation to the end of the twentieth century. Poets, journalists, visual artists, musicians, editors, critics, teachers, scientists, politicians, translators: the writers that inhabit these pages represent a dynamic cross section of Italian society, their powerful voices resonating through regional landscapes, private passions and dramatic political events. This wide-ranging selection curated by Jhumpa Lahiri includes well known authors such as Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante and Luigi Pirandello alongside many captivating new discoveries. More than a third of the stories featured in this volume have been translated into English for the first time, several of them by Lahiri herself.


Easy Italian Reader, Premium Third Edition

Easy Italian Reader, Premium Third Edition

Author: Riccarda Saggese

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2020-11-04

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1260463656

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Start Reading in Italian Immediately and Build Your Language Skills in No Time! Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles enable you to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories and complete the post-reading exercises. EASY ITALIAN READER is divided into three parts: Part I describes the story of Christine, an American student who whose family moves to Italy. As you read about their experiences, you’ll discover the nuances of language and culture right along with Christine. Part II describes episodes in the colorful history of Italy, from the founding of ancient Rome to the present, offering biographical sketches of famous personalities, including St. Francis, Marco Polo, and Galileo. Part III is comprised of three contemporary short stories that allow you to practice your grammar and vocabulary skills on authentic works of Italian literature. The bonus app that accompanies this book provides: FLASHCARDS to aid memorization of all vocabulary terms AUDIO recordings of more than 40 passages RECORD-YOURSELF feature for 34 comprehension exercises AUTO-FILL GLOSSARY for quick reference


Italian Silent Cinema

Italian Silent Cinema

Author: Giorgio Bertellini

Publisher: JOHN LIBBEY PUBLISHING

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 9780861966707

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Despite the wealth of studies of silent cinema in the English language, knowledge of the medium's first decades has remained attached to a canon in which Italian silent cinema appears deceptively familiar but largely absent. With 30 essays written by leading scholars in the field, 'Italian Silent Cinema' illuminates this understudied area of film history. Featuring over 100 illustrations, the reader brings into focus individual film companies, stars and genres and seeks to place the Italian production of dramas, comedies, serials, newsreels, and avant-garde works in dialogue with international film culture.


The Italian Renaissance Reader

The Italian Renaissance Reader

Author: Julia Conaway Bondanella

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1987-11-13

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0452010136

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A single volume introduction to the major writers of the Italian Renaissance—Petrarch, Boccaccio, Alberti, della Mirandola, da Vinci, Castiglione, Machiavelli, Buonarroti, Guicciardini, Cellini, and Vasari.


Italian All-in-One For Dummies

Italian All-in-One For Dummies

Author: Antonietta Di Pietro

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-09-03

Total Pages: 685

ISBN-13: 1118510607

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Learn to speak Italian like a native? Easy. Italian All-in-One For Dummies appeals to those readers looking for a comprehensive, all-encompassing guide to mastering the Italian language. It contains content from all For Dummies Italian language instruction titles, including Italian For Dummies, Intermediate Italian For Dummies, Italian Verbs For Dummies, Italian Phrases For Dummies, Italian Grammar For Dummies, and Italian For Dummies Audio Set. Offers readers interested in learning Italian a valuable reference to all aspects of this popular language The content appeals to students, travelers, and businesspeople who visit Italian-speaking countries An online companion site allows you to download audio tracks allows for more practice opportunities, as well as additional content empowering you to speak Italian like a native Whether you're a pure beginner or have some familiarity with the language, Italian All-in-One For Dummies, with downloadable audio practice online, is your ticket to speaking, and writing, Italian.