The Best Italian Language Books 2025

1. Basic Italian Workbk (Paperback)

An invaluable study aid, the Berlitz Basic Italian Workbook is designed to complement independent language study with 24 units of entertaining activities. Multiple-choice and write-in sections test and improve general grammar and vocabulary knowledge. Basic Italian Workbook includes a special grammar section for quick and easy reference when practicing; a complete answer key to all exercises allowing students to evaluate their own language skills and to focus their efforts; and a final test section to increase proficiency and confidence. 128 pages.

An invaluable study aid, the Berlitz Basic Italian Workbook is designed to complement independent language study with 24 units of entertaining activities. Multiple-choice and write-in sections test and improve general grammar and vocabulary knowledge. Basic Italian Workbook includes a special grammar section for quick and easy reference when practicing; a complete answer key to all exercises allowing students to evaluate their own language skills and to focus their efforts; and a final test section to increase proficiency and confidence. 128 pages.

2. Berlitz Shortcut to Italian (Paperback)

Designed for the last minute business and leisure travelers, the all new Shortcut to Italian from Berlitz will help you communicate instantly in foreign language without the worry of grammar or rules. Shortcut to Italian utilizes 100 words and displays how these words can be interchanged to create more that 500 phrases essential to travelers.

Berlitz Shortcut to Italian (Paperback)

3. Berlitz Italian in 30 Days

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CD/Spoken Word, Langenscheidt Pub Inc Audio, 2007, ISBN# 9812682228

4. Learn Italian in a Hurry : Grasp the Basics of Italian Rapidamente! (Paperback)

The Ultimate Guide to Learning Italian ASAP! You know how to order your favorite ravioli or vino--but that can only get you so far. If you are planning to travel to an Italian-speaking country or want a jumpstart on on how to parlare for a class, Learn Italian in a Hurry is your ideal pocket-sized primer to learn this beautiful language, with sections on Commonly used Italian phrases (days of the week, letter, numbers), Pronunciations and conjugations, Grammar and sentence construction, Useful words and terms, and Helpful Italian-English and English-Italian dictionaries. Complete with easy-to-read tables, pronunciation guides throughout, and even a must-visit list of Italian cities, Learn Italian in a Hurry is your key to learning Italian rapidamente!

The Ultimate Guide to Learning Italian ASAP! You know how to order your favorite "ravioli" or "vino"--but that can only get you so far. If you are planning to travel to an Italian-speaking country or want a jumpstart on on how to "parlare" for a class, Learn Italian in a Hurry is your ideal pocket-sized primer to learn this beautiful language, with sections on Commonly used Italian phrases (days of the week, letter, numbers), Pronunciations and conjugations, Grammar and sentence construction, Useful words and terms, and Helpful Italian-English and English-Italian dictionaries. Complete with easy-to-read tables, pronunciation guides throughout, and even a must-visit list of Italian cities, Learn Italian in a Hurry is your key to learning Italian "rapidamente"!

5. Easy Italian Reader, Premium 2nd Edition: A Three-Part Text for Beginning Students (Easy Reader Series), Pre-Owned (Paperback)

Pre-Owned - 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. Enhance your Italian reading skills with this primer for premium results Easy Italian Reader 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, this bestselling title features engaging readings of progressive difficulty that allow you to rapidly build comprehension. Part I provides the story of Christine, an American girl whose family moves to Italy; Part II describes episodes from the colorful history of Italy; and Part III contains three stories from contemporary Italian literature. New to this second edition is accompanying material in the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app: Recordings of 35 passages from the book (all of Part I; Volevo i pantaloni and Vita in Part III) Additional pre-reading flashcards, grouped into Nomi, Aggettivi and Verbi Additional post-reading exercises from the author for every passage Note: audio recordings (totaling 80 minutes) require Internet access.

Easy Italian Reader, Premium 2nd Edition: A Three-Part Text for Beginning Students (Easy Reader Series), Pre-Owned (Paperback)

6. Avanti!, Pre-Owned (Hardcover)

Pre-Owned - Informed by second-language acquisition research and supported by cutting-edge digital tools, the complete Avanti program creates a dynamic learning environment that fosters communication and motivates students to succeed. With Connect and LearnSmart, Avanti's learning platform gives instructors maximum flexibility to structure the learning experience inside and outside the classroom. Avanti is known for its focus on the most critical language for communication, its active presentation of vocabulary and grammar, systematic review and recycling, and inclusion of real-world culture. With Avanti , students not only learn Italian- they develop a deep appreciation for Italian culture. The Avanti program is built around the following principles: Focused Approach / Flexible Content: Avanti responds to instructors' concerns that most programs attempt to cover too much material in the first year. Informed by second-language acquisition research, this introductory course reflects a reasonable expectation for the amount of material that most beginning learners can acquire in one year of classroom instruction. The Strutture sections include the core structures that are necessary for meaningful communication at the elementary level. Additional structures are either presented for recognition only or appear in Per saperne di piu with associatedinductive presentations and activities in Connect, giving instructors maximum flexibility to teach the grammar they want to teach. The Connect platform includes an assignment builder feature that allows instructors to fully customize the course content to meet the needs of their particular students. Instructors may choose to assign all or some of the textbook and workbook activities as well as some or all of the grammar points presented in Per saperne di pi, based on their course goals and the course delivery method: face-to-face, hybrid, or online. A major highlight of the fourth edition is the addition of 25 engaging Grammar Tutorial Videos that present key grammar points with related practice activities. Communicative Competence: Avanti satisfies students' desire to communicate in everyday situations from the very beginning through a guided and gradual process of acquisition. In the Strategie di comunicazione videos that open each chapter, students see and hear Italians of all ages and backgrounds using high-frequency, practical expressions that students can immediately begin using. The Lessico sections have been revised to include the most up-to-date high-frequency vocabulary in use today. The Strutture sections guide students from working with Italian at the word- and sentence-level until they arrive at the final section of each chapter, Cultura, where they engage in listening, reading, writing, and speaking activities at the discourse level. Outside of class, Connect provides voice tools such as Blackboard Instant Messaging for partnered speaking practice and the Voice Board for posting voice recordings to an asynchronous voicemail thread. With Avanti students are always well supported in their practice inside and outside of the classroom, building their communicative competence and their confidence. Cultural Competence: Avanti provides a meaningful and extensive exploration of Italy's rich and unique culture. In addition to the Strategie di comunicazione videos and the Grammatica dal vivo videos that feature contemporary language as it is spoken today, the Il blog di...

Avanti!, Pre-Owned (Hardcover)

7. Parliamo Italiano: Instructor's Annotated Edition [Hardcover - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. The Second Edition of Parliamo italiano! instills five core language skills by pairing cultural themes with essential grammar points. Students use culture-the geography, traditions, and history of Italy-to understand and master the language.The 60-minute Parliamo italiano! video features stunning, on-location footage of various cities and regions throughout Italy according to a story line corresponding to each unit s theme and geographic focus.

Parliamo Italiano! : A Communicative Approach, Used [Hardcover]

8. Larousse Mini Dictionary Italian English / English Italian (Italian and English Edition) [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. The Larousse Mini Dictionaries have been updated with revised cultural notes and reworked conversation guides as well as 40,000 translations. Available in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese, these dictionaries are light and fit easily into a pocket or backpack. The user-friendly layout features * up-to-date coverage of everyday language * special entries on culture * abbreviations and acronyms * extra help with frequently used words * conversation guides * practical supplements on weights, measures, currency, and much more

Larousse Mini Dictionary : Italian English/English Italian, Used [Paperback]

9. Prego! an Invitation to Italian, Used [Hardcover]

Prego is easy to use For this exciting new edition, we listened to our many adopters and made significant revisions to adapt Prego to the changing needs of your students. Every aspect of this program is based on the strong foundation of vocabulary and grammar presentations unique to Prego along with communicative activities and expanded cultural material to help students develop language proficiency. As a result, the program is even stronger, offering a truly integrated approach to presenting culture that inspires students to develop their communication skills.

Prego! an Invitation to Italian, Used [Hardcover]

10. Modern Italian Grammar: A Practical Guide (Modern Grammars), Used [Paperback]

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.

Modern Italian Grammar : A Practical Guide, Used [Paperback]