{"product_id":"italian-margherita-berti-9781507226315","title":"Italian: History \u0026 Culture Through Language","description":"\u003cb\u003eA simple foreign phrase book? \u003ci\u003eChe pizza! Speak the World: Italian\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you the language and so much more. Margherita Berti, the talented linguist behind the wildly popular Italian Matters (5M+ followers!), shares her love for the language, culture, and history of Italy. \u003ci\u003eIn bocca al lupo!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover the beauty and charm of the Italian language through 200 fascinating, fun, and essential Italian words and phrases, each revealing the vibrant culture, history, and lifestyle of Italy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you're planning an Italian getaway, reconnecting with your heritage, or simply enchanted by the romance of the language, this book offers a delightful way to immerse yourself in Italian expressions and traditions. You don't need to be fluent to fall in love with Italian's melodic rhythm and rich meanings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e On each page, you'll learn Italian words and phrases that are practical, poetic, and uniquely Italian, such as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eLa dolce vita\u003c\/i\u003e (the sweet life)--an ode to Italy's love for savoring life's pleasures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eA tavola\u003c\/i\u003e (to the table)--capturing the importance of shared meals and family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eVivere alla giornata\u003c\/i\u003e (to live day by day)--embracing the Italian philosophy of spontaneity and taking each day as it comes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eGrazie mille \u003c\/i\u003e(thank you very much)--embodying the heart of Italian politeness and gratitude. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each entry includes the pronunciation, English translation, and the part of speech, alongside anecdotes and insights into how these words and phrases connect to Italy's age-old traditions, daily life, and timeless values. You'll also find tips to integrate a little Italian flair into your own speech. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whether you're savoring a cappuccino or dreaming of gondola rides, this book will help you experience \u003ci\u003ela magia della lingua italiana\u003c\/i\u003e (the magic of the Italian language). Start your Italian adventure today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Margherita Berti\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1507226314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781507226315\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Adams Media Corporation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.72lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d","brand":"Margherita Berti","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48460264800511,"sku":"9781507226315","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_16588bde-96e6-498e-ba1a-597d5ae41078.jpg?v=1777413621","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/italian-margherita-berti-9781507226315","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}