Modern Italian Grammar Av Anna (Oxford Brookes University Uk) Proudfoot, Francesco (Previoulsy At Liceo Classico/scientifico E. Majorana Naples Italy)

<P>This new edition of the <EM>Modern Italian Grammar</EM> is an innovative reference guide to Italian, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples.</P><P>Implementing feedback from users of the first edition, this text includes clearer explanations, as well as a greater emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Italian. Divided into two sections, the book covers:</P><UL><LI>traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives</LI><LI>language functions and notions such as giving and seeking information, describing processes and results, and expressing likes, dislikes and preferences.</LI></UL><P>This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Italian at all levels, from beginner to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is needed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. T