Collection: Language Learning

Based on the successful approach of the Practice Makes Perfect series, this accessible guide offers a clear and engaging presentation of all aspects of Italian pronouns and prepositions. This updated edition provides clear explanations of the usage of these two essential elements of grammar along...

Eleven great stories in original Italian with vivid, accurate English translations on facing pages, teaching and practice aids, Italian-English vocabulary, more. Chronologically arranged stories by Boccaccio, Machiavelli, d'Annunzio, Pirandello and Moravia, plus significant works by lesser-knowns.

"Confident use of verbs is an essential foundation for learning Italian--and also one of the most difficult to master. Italian Verb Drills helps you overcome these obstacles, and lays the foundation with clear explanations and rigorous practice."--Publisher's website.

Shows you when and why to use certain verb tenses and gives you plenty of examples, increasing your confidence in choosing the right word.

Provides essential concepts regarding verbs and grammar, each new edition of this series includes an index of the 300 most popular verbs which can be cross-referenced with the numerous verb tables throughout the book, and each unit focuses on a single verbal or grammatical concept, providing conc...

Immerse yourself in this photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Italian. This attractive pocket-sized book is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to Italian language and culture. Everyday words are arranged in themes with carefully selected up-to-date images to i...

"The language of opera librettos differs from everyday Italian both in vocabulary and in grammar. Mastering the Italian of operas is a precondition for anyone who wants to understand and sing arias at professional level."--Publisher's website.

Tried without success to learn Italian before? Can't find a learning style that suits you? Collins has teamed up with international best-selling author and inventor of Mind Maps Tony Buzan to revolutionise the way language is learnt - forever.

A dancer Jane Avril was the preferred model of Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Allais companion. Unlike Goulue and other girls of the Moulin Rouge quadrille of the Belle Epoque, she was a sensitive and intelligent woman.

Japanese language enrollment is up by 27.5 percent since 2006, making it the sixth most popular language studied on college campuses. Whether studying for school, business, or travel, Japanese For Dummies provides complete coverage of all Japanese language essentials including grammar, usage, and...