Italian Language Resources

Here you will find language resources related to Italian. We have collated a large number of resources which will be useful in helping you improve all areas of your Italian language learning. Please use the sidebar to navigate these resources.

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Italian Library Resources

To access all of our Language Lounge materials for Italian online, go to the University of Liverpool library catalogue here and search for the following "Class Number (Local Collections)":

  • 453 (Italian dictionaries)
  • 455 (Italian grammars)
  • 458 (coursebooks and general Italian language learning materials)
  • 548.JOUR (magazines)
  • VID.ITA (DVDs)
  • 853 (easy readers and short fiction)

Recommended Lounge Resources for Self-Access Language Learning: Italian

Category

Level

Title

Class Mark / Location

Comment

Dictionaries

All levels

 

Sansoni-Harrap Standard Italian and English Dictionary

453.SAN

Standard Italian and English Dictionary

 

Beginner

 

Vocabolario Visuale. A1-A2

453.VOC

Visual dictionary on 40 different topics: e.g. Famiglia, la casa, mezzi di trasporto

 

All levels

 

 

 

Harrap’s Business, Italian and English Dictionary

453.SPEC.HAR

Over 50,000 references from the fields of: Finance, banking, journalism, law, economics, transport, computer, mathematics or statistics.

Idioms/

Colloquial

Italian

Intermediate

Advanced

2001 Italian and English Idioms; /2001 locuzioni italiane e inglesi

453.200

Commonly used Italian and English idioms illustrated with sample sentences.

Reading

Beginner

Intermediate

Jean e Roscoe vanno a Perugia

853.FAR

Dialogues with comprehension and grammar questions about the story.

 

 

Beginner

Intermediate

Attiva il lessico. Italiano per stranieri

(Vol. 1: A2/B1)

(Vol. 2: B1/B2)

455.ATT

Exercises to learn and improve Italian vocabulary. Divided into thematic blocks (lavoro, Sport, corpo umano, ristorante…)

Grammar

 

Beginner

 

Contatti 1 Italian: Beginners Course. Mariolina Freeth and Giuliana Cheketts

 

458.CON

 

 

Course book to learn Italian language and grammar structures from scratch. 

 

 

 

Intermediate

 

Contatti 2 Italian.Intermediate course. Mariolina Freeth and Giuliana Checketts

 

458.CON

 

 

Course book with CD available to improve language and grammar structures while reinforcing vocabulary. Provides extra free online activities.

 

 

 

 

All levels

 

Italian verbs. Collins Easy Learning

 

455.ITA

 

 

Verbs trainer. Contains a glossary that explains grammatical terms using simple language and with numerous examples in Italian and English.

 

 

 

All levels

 

 

English grammar for Students of Italian

 

455.ENG

 

 

This book explains the grammatical terms and concepts that you will encounter in your Italian textbook and relates them to English grammar.

 

Intermediate

Da Capo, 5th Edition

455.DA

This book reviews and expand upon all aspect of Italian grammar with activities and readings.

 

 

All levels

GP. Grammatica pratica della lingua italiana (A1-C1)

455.GRA

 

 

This book offers a practical grammar course that guides students gradually from A1 to C1 level, reflecting their lexical and communication skills as well as their morphosyntactic competences.

Free downloadable materials (MP3 recordings, e-book, and online exercises)

 

Beginner

Intermediate

Essential Italian Grammar in Practice (with answer keys)

455.ESS

A book divided into 96 units with grammar explanations and exercises that deal with the main structures of the Italian language plus phonetics and spelling.

 

Intermediate

Advanced

Italian Grammar Practice (with answer keys)

455.ITA

 

 

Collection of 45 worksheets which cover the basic areas of Italian grammar.

 

All levels

New Italian grammar in practice. Exercises, text, games

455.NEW

 

 

Easy-to-use revision book for English speaking students who wish to review and practice Italian grammars. Includes exercises, grammar tips, points test and concise charts.

 

 

 

All levels

 

 

 

Le preposizioni italiane. Grammatica-esercizi-giochi

 

 

455.PRE

 

 

Book to learn, review and practice Italian prepositions and verbs. Includes explanations and exercises. With answer key.

 

 

All levels

 

I pronomi italini. Grammatica-esercizi-giochi

 

455.PRO

 

Book to learn, review and practice Italian pronouns. Includes explanations and exercises. With answer key.

Culture, Literature & Music

 

All levels

Canta che ti passa

 

 

458.CAN

 

Great book to learn Italian grammar, new vocabulary and culture through songs. CD available.

 

 

Intermediate

Advanced

Italia 1988-2012. Lorenzo Jovanotti Cherubini

 

458.ITA

This book helps Italian students deepen their knowledge of the language and culture through focused listening to poplar Italian music. You’ll also find authentic readings, comprehension exercises and grammar vocabulary. CD available.