The ability to speak English
confers prestige in Italy,
and there's often no
shortage of people willing
to show off their knowledge,
particularly returned
emigrati. However, even in
the main cities and resorts
you'll need to use at least
some Italian, and in more
remote areas you may well
find no one speaks English
at all.
Pronunciation
Wherever you are, it's a
good idea to master at least
a little Italian , a task
made easier by the fact that
your halting efforts will
often be rewarded by smiles
and genuine surprise. In any
case, it's one of the
easiest European languages
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Italian words and phrases
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Phrasebooks and
dictionaries
The most user-friendly
phrasebook is the Rough
Guides' own Italian,
arranged dictionary-style
for ease of access and with
a host of cultural tips and
slang expressions. Among
dictionaries, Collins
publish a comprehensive
series: their Gem or ...
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Glossary of artistic and
architectural terms
AGORA Square or market place
in an ancient Greek city.
AMBO A kind of simple
pulpit, popular in Italian
medieval churches. APSE
Semicircular recess at the
altar (usually eastern) end
of a church. ...
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Glossary of words and
acronyms
ALISCAFO Hydrofoil.
ANFITEATRO Amphitheatre.
AUTOSTAZIONE Bus station.
AUTOSTRADA Motorway.
BIBLIOTECA Library CAPPELLA
Chapel. CASTELLO ...
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