| Meet the authors |
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| Only got a minute? |
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| Only got five minutes? |
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| Only got ten minutes? |
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xiv | |
| Introduction |
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Scusi! Excuse me! Exchanging information about languages you speak; making simple enquiries and requests |
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1 | (18) |
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In giro per la citta Out and about in town Finding your way around; ordering a snack or drink |
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19 | (16) |
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Come si chiama? What's your name? Exchanging personal details; introducing yourself and others formally and informally |
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35 | (18) |
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Quant'e? How much is it? Introducing the time; shops and prices; making purchases |
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53 | (20) |
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Il colloquio The interview Changing your job and giving reasons; telling the time (contd); asking for someone's address and telephone number |
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73 | (18) |
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Alla stazione At the station Booking seats and buying tickets; asking about train times |
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91 | (18) |
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Al ristorante At the restaurant Ordering a meal; Italian food |
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109 | (18) |
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In albergo At the hotel Booking in at a hotel; enquiring about mealtimes; stating your requirements |
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127 | (18) |
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Al telefono On the phone Asking to speak to someone on the phone; taking and leaving messages; in an office |
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145 | (14) |
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Lavoro e tempo libero Work and spare time Talking about your work and family; saying what you do in your spare time; going on an exchange (letter) |
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159 | (14) |
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Necessita quotidiane e preferenze Daily necessities and preferences Buying provisions; describing what you want; your likes, dislikes and preferences |
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173 | (18) |
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Cerco casa I'm looking for accommodation At the estate agency; saying what you require, and where; looking round a flat |
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191 | (16) |
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Vita di tutti i giorni Everyday life Your daily routine; the sports you do |
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207 | (18) |
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Vorrei un'informazione I'd like some information Asking for information; understanding and following instructions; at the post office |
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225 | (16) |
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Cos'hai fatto oggi? What did you do today? Talking about or reporting what has happened; saying what you did |
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241 | (16) |
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Le piace viaggiare? Do you like travelling? Talking about where you have lived, worked and were born; asking whether one has ever been somewhere and how long ago |
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257 | (16) |
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Tante cose da fare! So many things to do! Taking stock; what you have already done and what remains to be done |
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273 | (12) |
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Che cosa regalare? What present to give? Choosing and buying presents; deciding what is most suitable |
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285 | (14) |
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Studio e lavoro Study and work Talking about your studies, your present job, the places you have visited and the good time you had |
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299 | (14) |
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Come si sente? How do you feel? Explaining what is wrong with you; at the doctor's, dentist's and optician's |
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313 | (16) |
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Progetti: vacanze, musica, arte Plans: holidays, music, art talking about forthcoming events and what you will do; holidays, exhibitions, festivals |
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329 | (18) |
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Ieri e oggi Then and now Talking about the way things were; comparing them with the way they are now |
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347 | (18) |
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Senza complimenti! No need to be polite! Paying a visit; invitations and hospitality on an informal basis |
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365 | (16) |
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Ha bisogno di aiuto? Do you need any help? Asking for help and advice; managing in emergencies |
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381 | (14) |
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Scambio di opinioni Exchange of opinions Giving your opinion about newspapers and television; saying how you would like things to be |
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395 | (16) |
| Taking it further |
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411 | (2) |
| Test your Italian |
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413 | (10) |
| Key to the exercises |
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423 | (38) |
| Key to `Test your Italian' |
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461 | (2) |
| Glossary of grammatical terms |
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463 | (3) |
| Abbreviations |
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466 | (1) |
| Italian-English vocabulary |
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467 | (25) |
| English-Italian vocabulary |
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492 | (9) |
| Grammar index |
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