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
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Sansoni-Harrap Standard Italian and English Dictionary |
453.SAN |
Standard Italian and English Dictionary |
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Beginner
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Vocabolario Visuale. A1-A2 |
453.VOC |
Visual dictionary on 40 different topics: e.g. Famiglia, la casa, mezzi di trasporto |
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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.
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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
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Contatti 1 Italian: Beginners Course. Mariolina Freeth and Giuliana Cheketts
|
458.CON
|
Course book to learn Italian language and grammar structures from scratch.
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Intermediate
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Contatti 2 Italian.Intermediate course. Mariolina Freeth and Giuliana Checketts
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458.CON
|
Course book with CD available to improve language and grammar structures while reinforcing vocabulary. Provides extra free online activities.
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |