{"product_id":"streetwise-italian-dictionary-thesaurus-the-user-friendly-guide-to-italian-slang-and-idioms-paperback-2","title":"Streetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus: The User-Friendly Guide to Italian Slang and Idioms - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicholas Albanese\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGiovanni Spani\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePhilip Balma\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe essence of any language lies not in its timehonored dictionaries, but in its slang. \u003ci\u003eStreetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus\u003c\/i\u003e provides Italian students with today's most accurate, accessible, and up-to-date reference to current Italian slang and idiomatic expressions. More than 2,500 terms and expressions are conveniently arranged into alphabetical topics, and then--unlike most resources of its type--marked for register to prevent the embarrassment of inappropriate usage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtensive example sentences, together with their English translations, provide helpful context. Valuable for all, but particularly those planning travel to Italy, this comprehensive reference reveals the true language of Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you want to learn Italian slang? No need to sudare sette camicie.* Streetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus makes it easy!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd spark to your everyday casual conversation by learning how to use Italian slang and expressions appropriately. Streetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus gets you talking like you're cool without getting you into hot water! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrustrated by Italian slang? No need to calare le brache (lit., pull down one's pants--surrender), chiudere bottega (lit. to close up shop--to give up), or perdere le staffe (lit., to lose the stirrups--lose one's temper). With this book, you can trovare l'America (lit., discover America--find happiness). Inside you will find just the right expression you are looking for instantly. And whimsical illustrations get the message across with laugh-out-loud humor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus is a cinch to use for quick reference or browsing, featuring: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than 2,500 current terms and expressions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA-Z thematic arrangement in 34 English themes and 158 subcategories \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiteral meanings, example sentences for context, and entertaining exercises to develop active vocabulary \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelpful illustrations of 12 typical Italian gestures \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Italian-English dictionary\/index that cross-references all 2,500 terms and expressions included in the thesaurus \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorried you'll be called un cervello di gallina (lit., hen's brain--not too smart)? Whether you're a student, tourist, or business traveler, whatever the topic of your conversation--be it art, health, sex, or work--Streetwise Italian Dictionary\/Thesaurus will have you comfortable using slang and talking like you're \"with it\" in no time at all.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* (lit., sweat seven shirts--work really hard).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicholas Albanese\u003c\/b\u003e, Giovanni Spani, Philip Balma, and Ermano Conti (Bloomington, IN) are experienced educators in the area of Italian studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9.06 x 6.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42026244800592,"sku":"9780071430708","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/9540\/0016\/files\/dzVEeUd2ZWRHMHBjWDE0bHpLRnlWQT09_3f43fceb-b1e1-4926-8b63-5cee52470149.webp?v=1771830922","url":"https:\/\/palm-malen-gift-shop-pmrc.myshopify.com\/products\/streetwise-italian-dictionary-thesaurus-the-user-friendly-guide-to-italian-slang-and-idioms-paperback-2","provider":"Palm Malen Gift Shop -PMRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}