Italian For Dummies, 2nd Edition, features more than 25% new and revised content and contains a revamped organisation, plus expanded coverage of necessary grammar for the beginner as well as a more focused approach to major tenses and conjugations that readers at this level need to know.

Learn to speak Italian with ease and confidence

Buon giorno! If you're looking to reach a comfort level in conversational Italian, this hands-on, friendly guide gets you speaking like a native. Here, you'll find expanded coverage of the necessary grammar, major verb tenses, and conjugations that beginners need to know. Plus, you'll get a fully updated and expanded audio CD that includes real-life conversations, a refreshed and expanded mini-dictionary, more useful exercises and practice opportunities, and more.

• Italian 101 — learn how to pronounce the Italian alphabet, numbers, and common words, and get a handle on the basic grammar you'll need to know as you're working through the book

• Ciao down — start practicing your Italian-speaking skills in everyday situations, like asking for directions to the Colosseum or expressing your love for espresso

• Start talkin' the talk — get the know-how to confidently navigate public transportation, find a hotel room, change money, and handle an emergency on your excursion in Italy

• The power of dieci (ten) — discover ten ways to pick up Italian quickly, ten things never to say in Italian, ten favorite Italian expressions, and ten phrases that'll make people think you're a local

Open the book and find:

• How to make sense of Italian grammar

• Tips to improve your pronunciation

• Strategies to get a handle on verb conjugations

• Idioms and popular expressions

• Advice on getting around in Italy

• Fun games and activities to reinforce learning

• Dialogues throughout the book and on the accompanying CD

Bonus CD Includes

Over 30 real-life conversations that reinforce lessons from the book

Learn to:

• Speak Italian quickly and effectively

• Grasp basic grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciations

Practice along with the accompanying audio CD