101 Conversations in Intermediate Italian: Short Natural Dialogues to Boost Your Confidence and Improve Your Spoken Italian

*** New Intermediate Edition! *** Improve your spoken Italian from home with 101 real-world conversations in intermediate Italian. Real Italian people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! This book fixes that. For the first time, you'll learn to move beyond beginner level and speak Italian in the real world! With 101 authentic conversations in intermediate Italian, you'll become confident in the words, phrases and expressions you need to communicate like a local. 101 Conversations in Intermediate Italian transports you into a real-world story that unfolds between six Italian characters, told by the people. Over 15,000 words of real Italian, you'll immerse yourself in a gripping Italian drama and get an education in natural Italian in the process. Here's what you'll get: 101 conversations in intermediate Italian, so you can learn the real Italian spoken in the street, understand spoken Italian with ease, and have Italian roll off your tongue more fluently Over 15,000 words of dialogue - an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Italian, at a level you can understand. You'll learn real spoken Italian without getting lost or overwhelmed Real, daily spoken Italian throughout - it's as if we held up a microphone and recorded the exact words coming out of people's mouths - so you can learn the expressions that real people use on the street (not in textbooks). You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Italian-speaking friends more easily. Situational dialogues from typical daily circumstances, so you can prepare yourself to survive realistic Italian encounters, in shops, cafés, and on the street, making meeting people second nature Conversations that are carefully written to be accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can learn from real, spoken conversations, without having to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words), so you can get that crucial sense of achievement and motivation when you finish each conversation, and say "I actually understood all of that!" Word lists with English definitions in every chapter, so you can get instant translations of any difficult words. This mean you can focus on enjoying the story rather than wasting time in a dictionary. Summaries of each conversation which contextualise each dialogue, so you can easily follow the plot and enjoy the story without getting lost The story is set in Italy and includes expressions that are typical in standard Italian, making this book ideal for you, whether you're learning the Italian of Milan, Rome or Naples. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Intermediate Italian gives you an experience in real Italian that you won't find anywhere else. You'll be better prepared for using Italian in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap towards fluency in Italian! Real Italian people don't speak like your textbook... so it's no wonder you feel unprepared when it's your turn to speak! Try the StoryLearning method, and dive into a real-world, gripping drama between six characters that helps you learn natural spoken Italian in the process. Created by Olly Richards, internationally-renowned language teacher and author, this proven method of the immersive experience not only entertains, it gives you the skills to master realistic encounters in shops, cafés, and other, everyday scenarios! In this story, when a mysterious painting appears on the wall of the Complesso Vittoriano, Detective Agostina Santoro is called in to investigate. Soon, she discovers that the painting is full of clues about five different crimes that will be committed somewhere in Rome by the end of the day. As the race around the city to stop this crime wave starts, more questions arise: Who is behind this network of organized crime? And who is trying to warn Detective Santoro? As the story unfolds, you'll learn typical expressions in typical Italian and neutral dialogue that are used in Italian-speaking communities all over the world. And get full confidence in the words, phrases and expressions you need to blend in with the locals wherever you go! "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Here's what you'll get: 101 Italian conversations with over 15,000 words of dialogue — an unparalleled resource that will immerse you in Italian at a level you can easily understand and reproduce. Expressions that real people use on the street. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Italian-speaking friends more easily. Situational Italian dialogues that help you thrive in typical daily circumstances , so meeting people and making everyday arrangements will become second nature. Conversations that are accessible for intermediate learners (B1-B2 on the CEFR), so you can speak confidently, even with strangers. Each conversation is limited to around 15 lines of dialogue (150 words) to help you master the expressions more quickly, and keep you moving toward the finish line. Word lists with English definitions in every chapter , so you can skip the dictionary and focus on reading and enjoying the stories (eBook & paperback only). Unlock the simple genius that makes learning Italian a breeze in 101 Conversations in Intermediate Italian. You'll improve your spoken Italian, impress native speakers, and catapult your fluency to new heights.