Updated edition of the bestselling self-study aidItalian: A Self-Teaching Guide is the ideal companion for studying the language at your own pace--whether you're learning Italian for the first time or just brushing up on your skills. This STG quickly acquaints you with the basic skills you need to speak, read, write, and understand the language. It focuses on grammar and vocabulary relevant to every day life and travel in Italian-speaking countries and features updated extensive vocabulary and lots of culture notes. This helpful guide also includes a pronunciation guide, appendixes with grammar references, and an extensive glossary.Edoardo A. Lebano (Bloomington, IN) is Professor of Italian and Director of the Center for Italian Studies at Indiana University.