The go-to beginner-level Italian workbook-now enhanced with additional new recordings The most effective way to learn a new language is to practice, practice, practice. In Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Italian, you'll find that and so much more. Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, this go-to workbook makes learning the basics a breeze, with easily digested short units (each taking about 15 minutes to complete), crystal-clear explanations of grammar, and a solid grounding in frequently used vocabulary. Supported by the McGraw Hill Language Lab app, Practice Makes Perfect: Basic Italian, Premium Third Edition also offers comprehensive digital support for speaking and listening to conversational Italian. Extensive audio recordings provide the answer key for many exercises, and you'll gain confidence learning common phrases and expressions following the model of native Italian speakers. With the instruction, explanations, and extensive practice you'll find here, you'll learn everything a first-year student needs to know. Short units (3 to 4 pages) provide easy, bite-size lessons, ideal for your busy lifestyle 40 units cover everything a first-year student should know Supported by flashcards and audio recordings, via app NEW: Enhanced with additional audio recordings to improve pronunciation

Tricky Italian concepts are no problem with practice, practice, practice

As you progress in your study of Italian, you may feel overwhelmed by unfamiliar areas, such as knowing when to use essere versus avere; determining the gender of a noun; avoiding "false friends"; or understanding the use of the subjunctive in subordinate clauses. Author and teacher Alessandra Visconti is familiar with this situation and, more important, knows how her students--and now you--can overcome it. In "Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Problem Solver," Visconti shares her arsenal of strategies on how to overcome these obstacles to your Italian mastery.

"Practice Makes Perfect: Italian Problem Solver" helps you understand topics that students typically find difficult. You will develop your skills and confidence as an Italian speaker with: Expert advice and guidance on overcoming common problems Practical examples with high-frequency vocabulary that clarify each point Highly varied and extensive exercises to practice what you've learned