Having English as my native language, I take for granted my ability to use prepositions in English. Prepositions are very tricky, especially when they are merged with verbs since the use of one preposition over another can change the meaning of a phrase.In Italian, prepositions are no less tricky, and it is by far (along with pronouns) the most difficult and hard to learn aspect of Italian grammar.
Luckily for us, Alma Edizioni has written a wonderful book entitled Preposizione italiane which can help us understand use Italian prepositions correctly. This small book is packed with a lot of great information and helpful exercises, and it is a must have for anyone who is serious about studying the Italian language. It is, in my opinion, one of the best books around for learning how to use prepositions and how they are used.
The book teaches the prepositions in a unique way that for many users may make understanding them easier to grasp. Each chapter addresses a particular function of a preposition instead of teaching each preposition individually.
For example, one of the chapters is entitled "Tempo" (Chapter 4) -- this chapter addresses all of the various prepositions and their uses within the theme of time -- years and dates of birth, the time of day, telling time, age, start and end times, etc. The prepositions in, da, a, tra/fra, etc. are all explained in the context of time. Subsequent chapters have a different theme that shows you how the various prepositions are used based on their function rather than studying each preposition individually and studying how they are used (as is common in many English language Italian grammar books).
Also helpful are the abundant examples and accompanying explanations that help with learning and understanding the material. While this book is written in Italian with Italian explanations, the examples are easy to follow and presented well enough that you should have little trouble following the material.
Answers are also included for the exercises at the back of the book along with summary tables of the various prepositions and how each is used. You can view the introduction and the table of contents on Alma's web site:
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