Are you preparing for an upcoming trip to Italy? Learning Italian for your trip has never been so easy. Italian: Italian for Tourists is the essential short hand book you will need if you are new to Italian and want to get a basic understanding of the Italian language and culture. Whether you start preparing weeks in advance or are brushing up on vocabulary on the plane ride to Italy, this book will be useful for everyday phrases and common grammar mistakes to look out for. Italian is a beautiful language to speak and is relatively easy to learn. Even though it may not be the most obvious language to learn, it is often a top choice out of love and passion for the language. If you are not already convinced, here are a few more reasons why you should learn Italian: Arts From music and art to architecture and fashion, Italy has it all. When you visit world-class museums to local churches, you will want to be able to communicate with locals to truly understand the intricacies of this wonderful country. Business Italy is in one of the world's top ten economies. Especially if you are interested in architecture, construction, design, fashion, or furniture, you will want to know some Italian. Italian businessmen are renowned for their top-quality products, and you will want to impress the Italian businessmen by directly talking with them. Gastronomy From pasta to gelato, pizza to wine, you will find yourself stuffing your face with the delights of local foods. Knowing the language will only help you truly experience the whole process of the Italian cooking and preparation of foods. Travel The best experiences you may find in Italy are in the small historical towns, away from all the tourists. However, to get there and truly experience it, you will need to know some Italian. Locals will appreciate your eagerness and will help you out. Most people are passionate and friendly, and will want to have long conversations with you whether this is on the streets, in bars, or the local shops. This guide will help you understand the basics of Italian in a short amount of time so that you can begin speaking as you travel around Italy. The book touches on: Basic phrases to greet people and introduce yourself Asking and giving directions Talking about your future plans Day to day vocabulary Italian Grammar essentials Italian: Italian for Tourists will help you develop the language skills necessary to wander down Italian streets, meet locals at the market, order 'un cafe', and impress your family and friends with your new found Italian language skills Start your Italian language journey today "