Italian Language. Practical Course with Keys

Lyudmila Alexandrovna Petrova – a teacher with extensive experience working at leading universities in the country; a prominent Italianist; a professional translator; the author of various textbooks and manuals. This manual presents a practical course in Italian, covering the phonetic, grammatical, and lexical sections of the language. The first part is an Introductory-Phonetic Course, which contains information about letters, sounds, and reading rules. The second part is the Main Course, consisting of 11 lessons. Each lesson contains materials for mastering the grammar and vocabulary of the Italian language, as well as practical exercises to reinforce the material covered. Keys to some assignments are provided at the end of the publication. The third part presents comedy dialogues, and working with texts not only contributes to the development of reading skills, but also helps to improve written and spoken language. The publication is noteworthy for its use of original texts from Italian commedia dell'arte (mask comedies). The manual is designed for readers who are beginners and have basic knowledge of Italian. The self-tutor will help you achieve level B1.