Designed for beginners, this dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the traditional dictionary layout. All parts of the entry are spelt out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. The 30-page Learning and Lifestyle Kit gives key information on both the Italian language, with a list of the words you really need to know, grammar help, and verb tables, and on life in the Italian-speaking world: background information on lifestyle and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction in the language, and also a phrasefinder for use when travelling.