Modern Italian Grammar

<p>This new edition of the <em>Modern Italian Grammar</em> 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.</p> <p>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: </p> <ul> <li>traditional grammatical categories such as word order nouns verbs and adjectives</li> <li>language functions and notions such as giving and seeking information describing processes and results and expressing likes dislikes and preferences.</li></ul> <p>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<em> Modern Italian Grammar Workbook Second Edition</em> which features related exercises and activities.</p>