Easy Italian Reader

Synopsis

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The fun and easy way to quickly enhance basic Italian reading skills

This bestselling program is based on the premise that the easiest way to learn a new language is to start reading it immediately. Easy Italian Reader features a series of engaging readings that progress in difficulty allowing you to build comprehension rapidly and efficiently. You'll read about the adventures of two high school students and their Italian club; discover episodes from the colorful history of Italy; and finally, move on to abridged adaptations of contemporary short stories Volevo i pantaloni,Le luci di Roma, and Vita.

Whether you are an absolute beginner or an intermediate language learner, this is great way to develop new Italian language skills.

This premium third edition is enhanced by the McGraw-Hill Language Lap app and features:

 Flashcards of all glosses in the book
 Audio recordings of all readings from the book
 Audio recordings of select post-reading exercises; if your mobile device has the capability, you can record your own answer and compare it against the native-speaker pronunciation

Summary

Chapter 1: Arrivo in Italia (Arrival in Italy)

* Summary: Introduces the characters of Maria and Paolo, who arrive in Rome for a vacation. They check into a hotel and start exploring the city.
* Real example: "Maria e Paolo arrivano a Roma con l'aereo. Prendono un taxi per andare all'hotel." (Maria and Paolo arrive in Rome by plane. They take a taxi to go to the hotel.)

Chapter 2: Visita alla città (City Visit)

* Summary: Maria and Paolo visit various historical sites in Rome, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Trevi Fountain. They also sample local cuisine and learn about Italian culture.
* Real example: "Visitano il Colosseo, il Foro Romano e la Fontana di Trevi. Assaggiano la pizza e la pasta." (They visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Trevi Fountain. They try pizza and pasta.)

Chapter 3: Al mare (At the Beach)

* Summary: Maria and Paolo decide to spend a day at a nearby beach in Ostia. They enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and playing beach volleyball.
* Real example: "Andiamo al mare! Prendono il treno per andare a Ostia. Nuotano, prendono il sole e giocano a pallavolo sulla spiaggia." (Let's go to the beach! They take the train to go to Ostia. They swim, sunbathe, and play volleyball on the beach.)

Chapter 4: In campagna (In the Countryside)

* Summary: Maria and Paolo rent a car and drive to the Tuscan countryside. They visit a medieval castle, a vineyard, and a small village.
* Real example: "Affittano una macchina e vanno in campagna Toscana. Visitano un castello medievale, un vigneto e un piccolo paese." (They rent a car and go to the Tuscan countryside. They visit a medieval castle, a vineyard, and a small village.)

Chapter 5: A Venezia (In Venice)

* Summary: Maria and Paolo take a train to Venice and spend a day exploring the city's canals, bridges, and historical landmarks. They ride a gondola and attend a classical music concert.
* Real example: "Prendono il treno per andare a Venezia. Fanno un giro in gondola e assistono a un concerto di musica classica." (They take the train to go to Venice. They take a ride in a gondola and attend a classical music concert.)

Chapter 6: Firenze e Pisa (Florence and Pisa)

* Summary: Maria and Paolo continue their journey by visiting the cities of Florence and Pisa. They admire the Duomo in Florence and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
* Real example: "Vanno a Firenze e visitano il Duomo. Poi vanno a Pisa e vedono la Torre Pendente." (They go to Florence and visit the Duomo. Then they go to Pisa and see the Leaning Tower.)

Chapter 7: Ritorno a Roma (Return to Rome)

* Summary: Maria and Paolo return to Rome for their last day in Italy. They go shopping for souvenirs and visit the Vatican City.
* Real example: "Tornano a Roma per l'ultimo giorno in Italia. Fanno shopping e visitano la Città del Vaticano." (They return to Rome for their last day in Italy. They go shopping and visit the Vatican City.)

Chapter 8: Arrivederci Italia (Goodbye Italy)

* Summary: Maria and Paolo say goodbye to Italy and reflect on their experiences. They promise to return someday.
* Real example: "Salutano l'Italia e dicono arrivederci. Promettono di tornare un giorno." (They say goodbye to Italy and say goodbye. They promise to come back one day.)