Full Description
The latest book in David Burke's popular "Street Language" series, "Street Italian 2" teaches the basics of "naughty" Italian slang including the common euphemisms, expletives, and insults used in everyday Italian conversation in ten easy lessons. This valuable and highly entertaining guide will help readers avoid embarrassment and fully appreciate the richness of Italian culture. Each lesson includes a dialogue section, an in-depth vocabulary section offering definitions, synonyms, and antonyms, and a practice section. Plus, this book is packed with puzzles, word searches, fill-ins, cartoons, and exercises to make the lessons simple and entertaining. "Street Italian 2" is must reading for travelers and anyone interested in developing a deeper appreciation and understanding of Italian culture. David Burke (Studio City, CA) has served as an interpreter for the Algerian government, a guide for foreign dignitaries visiting Universal Studios, and interpreter for the United States Olympic Committee. He is the author of the popular "Street Language" series published by Wiley, which have sold over 200,000 copies.
Contents
Acknowledgments. Introduction. Legend. LESSON 1: DATING SLANG. Massimo Stood me Up! LESSON 2: NONVULGAR INSULTS AND PUTDOWNS. Guys Like Him Tick Me Off! LESSON 3: VULGAR INSULTS AND NAME--CALLING. Screw You! LESSON 4: SLANG SHOWING ANNOYANCE.What a Pain in the Butt She Is! LESSON 5: SEXUAL SLANG.The Red--Light District. Review Exam for Lessons 1--5.LESSON 6: BODILY FUNCTIONS AND SOUNDS.I Think Your Little Brother Just Farted in Public! LESSON 7: THE MANY USES OF "MERDA". Roberta is as Ugly as Shit! LESSON 8: THE MANY USES OF "CAGARE".I was Scared Shitless! LESSON 9: THE MANY USES OF "CAZZO". Francesco is Nothing but a Big Dickhead! LESSON 10: THE MANY USES OF "CULO".What Luck! Review Exam for Lessons 6--10. Gestures. Answers to Lessons 1--10. Appendix (Dictations). Glossary.
