{"product_id":"italian-phrases-for-dummies-isbn-9780764572036","title":"Italian Phrases For Dummies","description":"Everyday conversations in Italian made easy\u003cbr\u003e Italy is a perennially popular destination for Americans, with three cities (Florence, Rome, and Venice) among the top ten in Travel \u0026amp; Leisure's 2003 \"World's Best Cities\" poll. This concise, easy-to-use guide helps travelers and students get up to speed fast on conversational Italian, showcasing the most commonly used words and phrases.\u003cbr\u003e Francesca Romana Onofri is an Italian translator and teacher.\u003cbr\u003e Karen Moller is a writer who has worked on several Italian-language projects for Berlitz. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: I Say It How? Speaking Italian 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Already Know Some Italian 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWords that sound familiar 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePopular expressions 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMouthing Off: Basic Pronunciation 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vowel “a” 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vowel “e” 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vowel “i” 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vowel “o” 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe vowel “u” 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsonants that sound the same in Italian as they do in English 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe consonant “c” 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe consonant “g” 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe consonant “h” 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe consonant “q” 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe consonant “r” 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe consonant “s” 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe consonant “z” 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble consonants 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsonant clusters 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStressing Words Properly 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Grammar on a Diet: Just the Basics. 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Simple Sentences 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with Gendered Words (Articles and Adjectives) 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinite feminine articles 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinite masculine articles 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe indefinite feminine article 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndefinite masculine articles 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjectives 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Pronouns 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal pronouns 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect object pronouns 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndirect object pronouns 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying “you”: Formal and informal 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Questions 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Regular and Irregular Verbs 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegular verbs 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIrregular verbs 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting the Simple Tenses: Past, Present, and Future 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePast tense 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresent tense 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture tense 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Numerical Gumbo: Counting of All Kinds 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting Cardinals 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdering Ordinals 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Time 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe four seasons 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecades 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonths of the year 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDays of the week 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimes of day 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing early or late 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Addresses and Phone Numbers 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about streets 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing your home 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the verbs “vivere” and “abitare” 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoney, Money, Money 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the bank 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging money 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Making New Friends and Enjoying Small Talk. 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Common Greetings and Good-byes 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether to address someone formally or informally 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to a greeting 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecifying your reuniting 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Out Whether Someone Speaks English 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBegging Your Pardon? 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Introductions 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing yourself 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing other people 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Acquainted 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about where you come from 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing you, being there: Using the verbs “essere” and “stare” 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about yourself and your family 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChatting about the weather 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Enjoying a Drink and a Snack (Or Meal) 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating and Drinking, Italian Style 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Start and Finish of Dining Out 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking reservations 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying for your meal 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Breakfast 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating Lunch and Dinner 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring Italian soups and pasta dishes 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the verbs “prendere” and “volere” 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdering from the menu 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavoring Dessert 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Shop ’til You Drop!. 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepartmentalizing Your Shopping 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking with a Sales Clerk 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing Up Italian Sizes 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Colors and Fabrics 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessorizing 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping Out in Style 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping for Food 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeats 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeafood 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduce 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaked goods 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying for Your Purchases 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Making Leisure a Top Priority. 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquiring Culture 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to the movies 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing your seat at the theater 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to a concert 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting Fun 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Out and About 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoying the wonders of nature 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a tour 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying sports 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: When You Gotta Work 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking Shop 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon professions 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe human element 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice equipment 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChatting on the Phone 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling from a public phone 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling for business or pleasure 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for People and Leaving a Message 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: I Get Around: Transportation 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting through the Airport 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking in 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaiting to board the plane 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking care of business after landing 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing through customs 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRenting a Car 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating Public Transportation 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a taxi 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting around by train 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing by bus or tram 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for Directions 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking for specific places 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting oriented 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking how far something is 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerbs on the move 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocations you may be looking for 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Finding a Place to Lay Your Weary Head. 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReserving a Room 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking in and Getting Settled 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Plurals and Pronouns 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking more in Italian 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonalizing pronouns 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Dealing with Emergencies 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Car Trouble 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to Doctors 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI’ve Been Robbed! Knowing What to Do and Say When the Police Arrive 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen You Need a Lawyer 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Ten Favorite Italian Expressions 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMamma mia! (My goodness!) 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChe bello! (How lovely!) 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUffa! (Aargh!) 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChe ne so! (How should I know?) 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagari! (If only!) 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTi sta bene! (Serves you right!) 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon te la prendere! (Don’t get so upset! \/ Don’t think about it!) 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChe macello! (What a mess!) 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNon mi va! (I don’t feel like it!) 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003emi raccomando! (Please, I beg you!) 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Like a Local 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn bocca al lupo! (Good luck!) 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcqua in bocca! (Don’t say a word!) 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalute! (Bless you!) 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacché! (Of course not! \/ Certainly not!) 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeanche per sogno! (In your dreams!) 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeggio per te! (Too bad for you!) 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePiantala! (Stop it!) 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVacci piano! (Slow down! \/ Take it easy!) 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGatta ci cova! (There’s something fishy going on!) 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSono nel pallone! (I’m flustered!) 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 195\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancesca Romana Onofri\u003c\/b\u003e is an Italian teacher and translator.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Möller\u003c\/b\u003e is a veteran language teacher and author.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuick \u0026amp; easy approach gives you language fundamentals up front \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWords to Know sections help you find the right words fast \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePronunciation keys let you talk the talk  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHundreds of useful phrases at your fingertips\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeak Italian — instantly!\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShopping. Ordering dinner. Chatting about the weather. Talking about your family. Dealing with emergencies. 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