Modern Italian Grammar: A Practical Guide [Hardcover]

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.

Introduction  How to use this book  Glossary  Part A Structures  Part B Functions  Appendix I: Spelling and pronunciation  Appendix II: Regular verb forms  Appendix III: Irregular verb forms  Appendix IV: Verbs and prepositions  Appendix V: Sequence of tenses  Index

Anna Proudfoot was born in Scotland but spent large parts of her life in Italy. After graduating from London University, she taught Italian in adult, higher and further educal…