Book description
Everyday conversations in Italian made easy
Italy is a perennially popular destination for Americans, with three
cities (Florence, Rome, and Venice) among the top ten in Travel &
Leisure's 2003 "World's Best Cities" poll. This concise,
easy-to-use guide helps travelers and students get up to speed fast on
conversational Italian, showcasing the most commonly used words and phrases.
Francesca Romana Onofri is an Italian translator and teacher.
Karen Moller is a writer who has worked on several Italian-language
projects for Berlitz. After her university studies in linguistics and
Spanish and English language and literature, Francesca Romana Onofri
lived abroad for several years to better her understanding of the
cultures and languages of different countries. In Spain and Ireland, she
worked as an Italian and Spanish teacher, as well as a translator and
interpreter at cultural events. In Germany, she was responsible for
communication and special events at a museum of modern art, but even
then she never gave up her passion for languages: She was an Italian
coach and teacher at the Opera Studio of the Cologne Opera House and did
translations - especially in the art field. Back in Italy, Francesca has
edited several Italian books and works as a translator of art books, as
well as a cultural events organizer and educator.
Karen Möller is currently studying Italian and English
linguistics, literature, and culture. Before entering academia, Karen
worked in the field of public relations and wrote articles for all
kinds of fashion magazines and newspapers. She has had the occasion to
work on German-Italian projects, including verb, vocabulary, and
grammar handbooks and Italian exercise books.
