The Big Green Book of Italian Verbs (Book w/CD-ROM) (Big Book of Verbs Series)
by Katrien Maes-Christie
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Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 458.2421
EAN: 9780071487610
ISBN: 0071487611
Label: McGraw-Hill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 684
Publication Date: 2007-02-23
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Studio: McGraw-Hill
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Summary: Learning Italian Verbs
Comment: Learning Italian verbs is a hard process - there are so many forms to learn and this book organizes them well. It gives examples of how to use the verb forms and how the verbs change meaning. I find it easy to use for a difficult subject.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The best "big book of verbs" out there
Comment: I went to my local bookstore (Powells!) and examined every "big verb book" they had. I decided on this one due to its easy-to-read layout and general comprehensiveness. There are plenty of contextual examples of usage for each verb, with expanded examples for the more commonly used verbs, especally in idioms (very helpful). There's a nice introduction to the various kinds of tenses. Honestly, though, the clincher was how well laid-out each page was. In a book like this, where the information is going to be essentially the same from version to version, ease of use and general clarity become the essential selling points. This has become my constant companion in my study of Italian. Oh, great index, too!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent book
Comment: I'd read that this book was better than Barron's and I agree. It has good explanations of the tenses, with adequate examples. I like the layout of the conjugations in the format
1st person singular 1st person plural
2nd singular 2nd plural
3rd singular 3rd plural
much more than Barron's listing, I find it easier to read. There's a lot more examples given of usage, idioms, and related expressions. The CD I thought was a bit of a non-event, rather boring, and the multiple choice answers fairly obvious, testing you more on your ability to be a good guesser than to actually have a deep knowledge of the verbs. I definitely recommend this book, but don't bother with the CD version.
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Summary: The Big Green Book of Italian Verbs with CD-ROM
Comment: This is a practice book that is good for any level of student of Italian. That it comes with a CD makes it even more useful. Only one problem I see --- it did not work on Windows Vista for me; but, there are no problems with XP.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Clear, comprehensive and good usage examples
Comment: This is a big but comprehensive book. The explanations are clear but not as spartan (thankfully) as some other texts. The usage examples are good - in the sense that they ring true. As always, one would like more examples but most of them connect the verb with its aligned prepositions (which is pretty essential in Italian). Overall, no complaints.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Learning Italian Verbs
Comment: Learning Italian verbs is a hard process - there are so many forms to learn and this book organizes them well. It gives examples of how to use the verb forms and how the verbs change meaning. I find it easy to use for a difficult subject.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The best "big book of verbs" out there
Comment: I went to my local bookstore (Powells!) and examined every "big verb book" they had. I decided on this one due to its easy-to-read layout and general comprehensiveness. There are plenty of contextual examples of usage for each verb, with expanded examples for the more commonly used verbs, especally in idioms (very helpful). There's a nice introduction to the various kinds of tenses. Honestly, though, the clincher was how well laid-out each page was. In a book like this, where the information is going to be essentially the same from version to version, ease of use and general clarity become the essential selling points. This has become my constant companion in my study of Italian. Oh, great index, too!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent book
Comment: I'd read that this book was better than Barron's and I agree. It has good explanations of the tenses, with adequate examples. I like the layout of the conjugations in the format
1st person singular 1st person plural
2nd singular 2nd plural
3rd singular 3rd plural
much more than Barron's listing, I find it easier to read. There's a lot more examples given of usage, idioms, and related expressions. The CD I thought was a bit of a non-event, rather boring, and the multiple choice answers fairly obvious, testing you more on your ability to be a good guesser than to actually have a deep knowledge of the verbs. I definitely recommend this book, but don't bother with the CD version.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Big Green Book of Italian Verbs with CD-ROM
Comment: This is a practice book that is good for any level of student of Italian. That it comes with a CD makes it even more useful. Only one problem I see --- it did not work on Windows Vista for me; but, there are no problems with XP.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Clear, comprehensive and good usage examples
Comment: This is a big but comprehensive book. The explanations are clear but not as spartan (thankfully) as some other texts. The usage examples are good - in the sense that they ring true. As always, one would like more examples but most of them connect the verb with its aligned prepositions (which is pretty essential in Italian). Overall, no complaints.
Become an Italian verb virtuoso with this unbeatable reference/interactive combo! The Big Green Book of Italian Verbs with CD-ROM is the most comprehensive resource available for learning and mastering Italian verbs. Designed for beginning through advanced learners, this indispensable guide will help you conjugate verbs with east, enabling you to communicate in Italian confidently. Inside you will find: - 555 fully conjugated verbs, listed alphabetically
- Current idioms and expressions for each verb
- The Top 50 verbs, with many examples of their usage in context
- More than 2,700 verbs cross-referenced to conjugation models
- A handy guide to deciphering irregular verb forms
The CD-ROM is a fun way to help you: - Sharpen your skills with more than 300 interactive exercises, from multiple choice to fill-in-the-blank
- Form verbs and choose the right tenses
- Master common idioms and everyday expressions
- Track and evaluate your progress with a pretest and a comprehensive review test
System requirements: PC only: Windows 2000, XP, Vista
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