Italian For Dummies is your quick-start guide to the Italian language. It offers friendly and clear instruction on Italian grammar and pronunciation, and even some cultural background to spice things up. You'll also get ample practice opportunities, so you can quickly build your skill in conversational Italian. Traveling to an Italian-speaking country? This book has you covered, with useful travel phrases and a guide to the common words and expressions you're likely to hear. With a mini-dictionary and other helpful resources, Italian For Dummies will show you why Dummies language guides are popular with students and travelers alike.
For anyone wanting to grasp the basics of conversational Italian—even if you have no prior experience—Italian For Dummies will get you started with this beautiful language.
Giuseppe Cavatorta, PhD, is a professor of Italian at the University of Arizona. He has written, edited, and translated several works across disciplines focusing mainly on Italian and American poetry.
Teresa L. Picarazzi, PhD, has taught Italian language, literature, and cinema for more than 20 years. She’s also written several For Dummies books, including Italian Workbook For Dummies.