Items related to First Italian Book (Classic Reprint)
Synopsis
Excerpt from First Italian Book
My conviction is that the latter course is the more natural and the easier, and that it leads to results of far better quality. It is natural, in preparation for intellectual creative work in any field, that a period of observation and absorption should precede creative activity. Composition, written or oral, as a feature of initial elementary instruction takes a large share of the student's time and energy, and leads to the commission of more errors, and consequently to the development of more discouragement and hostility, than any other part of the work. Furthermore, the practice of composition at the start gets the student into the habit of framing a foreign sentence as a succession of isolated words, with a laborious dependence on models and vocabularies, and leads to the formation of many erroneous first impres sions. Such linguistic tendencies are vicious in the extreme and are very hard to overcome.
If on the other hand the composition be deferred until a considerable acquaintance with the foreign language itself has been attained, the student is able to deal with word groups instead of single words; he may draw freely upon a considerable store of linguistic experience instead of being tied to particular lists and examples; and he can compose with no great danger of excavating brain paths that lead only to red ink.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1333133863
- ISBN 13 9781333133863
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages185
Buy New
View this item
US$ 17.73
FREE shipping from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speedsOther Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for First Italian Book (Classic Reprint)
Seller Image
First Italian Book (Classic Reprint)
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This volume introduces the study of Italian by delivering a systematic path to understanding written and spoken Italian. The author, an experienced language professor, argues that it is more effective to focus on receptive comprehension before moving on to expressive objectives like speaking and writing. Accordingly, the book begins with establishing the fundamentals of Italian grammar and continues with a reader, encouraging usage of the language from early on. The exercises provided throughout the book are designed to engage students with both reading and listening activities, reinforcing their understanding from multiple perspectives. This book is an excellent resource for self-studiers and language learners seeking a solid foundation in Italian proficiency. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333133863_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
First Italian Book Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333133863
Quantity: 15 available
Stock Image
First Italian Book Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333133863
Quantity: 15 available