Ultimate Italian

A Complete Lesson Book and Reference Guide Lively, up-to-date, authentic dialogues Clear explanations of grammar Cultural highlights Business vocabulary and etiquette plus... Grammar summary Verb conjugations Glossary Developed by the experts at Living Language, this book offers a highly effective combination of advanced conversational Italian with grammar and culture. This sequel to the Basic to Intermediate Ultimate Italian book covers the equivalent of two years of college-level...
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A Complete Lesson Book and Reference Guide Lively, up-to-date, authentic dialogues Clear explanations of grammar Cultural highlights Business vocabulary and etiquette plus... Grammar summary Verb conjugations Glossary Developed by the experts at Living Language, this book offers a highly effective combination of advanced conversational Italian with grammar and culture. This sequel to the Basic to Intermediate Ultimate Italian book covers the equivalent of two years of college-level study. 20 lessons, each with a lively, authentic Italian dialogue that takes you everywhere from Chianti's vineyards to the  glassworks of Murano to the carnevale in Sicily. English translations and explanations of Italian grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and cultural notes. Special sections on business vocabulary and etiquette. Quizzes and review sections to check your progress. A complete summary of Italian grammar, and verb charts covering all major tenses. A section on letter writing for business and social occasions. An extensive two-way glossary. While this book stands on its own as a complete course and an invaluable reference, you'll find that using it with the recorded lessons is even more effective. Along with the recordings, Living Language Ultimate Italian: Advanced cassette packages include this manual.