基本説明
This is a guide to Italian usage for students who have acquired the basic of the language and wish to extend their fluency and confidence. (Hardcover: publication cancelled February 2003)
Full Description
This 2002 book is a guide to Italian usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it gives special attention to those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English-speakers. Careful consideration is given throughout to questions of style, register, and politeness which are essential to achieving an appropriate level of formality or informality in writing and speech. It surveys the contemporary linguistic scene in Italy and gives ample space to the new varieties of Italian that are emerging in modern Italy. The influence of the dialects in shaping the development of Italian is also acknowledged. Clear, readable and easy to consult via its two indexes, this is an essential reference for learners seeking access to the finer nuances of the Italian language.
Contents
1. Varieties of Italian; Part I. Words and their Meanings: 2. Cognates; 3. Fields of meaning; 4. Complex verbal expressions; 5. Suffixes; 6. Idioms similes proverbs; 7. Proper names; 8. Geographical names; 9. Abbreviations and acronyms; 10. Latin expressions and sayings; 11. Grammatical terms; 12. Numerals and telephone conventions; 13. Measurement; Part II. The Clause - Combining Words: 14. Gender; 15. Number; 16. Pronouns; 17. Comparison; 18. Word order; 19. Negation; 20. Periphrases; 21. Constructions with verbs of movement; 22. Auxiliary verbs in compound tenses; 23. The passive; 24. Reflexives and impersonals; Part III. The Sentence - Combining Clauses: 25. Italian prepositions; 26. English prepositions; 27. Prepositional constructions with verbs and adjectives; 28. Use of tenses; 29. Sequence of tenses; 30. The subjunctive; 31. Conditional sentences; 32. Subordination; Part IV. Texts and their Structure: 33. Interjections; 34. Fillers; 35. Transition words; Italian index; English index; Index of grammatical points; List.
