Modern Italian Grammar Workbook 2ND EDITION.

"Modern Italian Grammar Workbook," Second Edition is an innovative book of exercises and language tasks for all learners of Italian. The book is divided into two sections:

- Section 1 provides exercises based on essential grammatical structures

- Section 2 practices everyday functions (e.g. making introductions, apologizing, expressing needs)

A comprehensive answer key at the back of the book enables you to check on your progress. Implementing feedback from the first edition, this second edition now features:

- Exercises graded on a 3-point scale according to their level of difficulty

- Cross-referencing to the Modern Italian Grammar, Second Edition, for each and every exercise

- Topical exercises that develop your vocabulary

"Modern Italian Grammar Workbook" is ideal for all learners of Italian: beginners, intermediate and advanced students. It can be used both independently and alongside the Modern Italian Grammar also published by Routledge.

This is an innovative book of exercises and language tasks for all learners of Italian, which can be used independently or alongside Modern Italian Grammar. Divided into three sections, this highly useful text includes: exercises based on essential grammatical structures everyday functions practice such as making introductions and expressing needs realistic role plays in short scenes, set in a range of different contexts. Implementing feedback from its predecessor, this updated second edition features exercises graded on a three-point scale according to their level of difficulty and cross-referencing to the Modern Italian Grammar for each. Also containing a comprehensive answer key for checking progress, this is a complete reference work suitable for both class-use and self-study.

Contents. Introduction. How to Use this Book. Section 1. Structures 1 - 82. Section 2. Functions 83 - 150. Section 3. Scenarios 1 - 13. Answer Key. Modern Italian Grammar Cross-References.Terminologia. Index

Anna Proudfoot was born in Scotland but spent large parts of her life in Italy. After graduating from London University, she taught Italian in adult, higher and further education, in Cambridge, London, California, and Oxford. She is Senior Lecturer in Italian at Oxford Brookes University. Her special interests are in developing materials for the adult learner. She is the author of several Italian language books and grammars, including Italian Grammar (Hodder 3rd edition 2003) and Routledge Intensive Italian course (2004). In 2007, she was awareded one of Italy's highest honours for her contribution to Italian culture and language: the Ordine della Stella della Solidarieta Italiana (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity).