After an introductory chapter on the pronunciation and spelling of Italian, the individual parts of speech (nouns, articles, verbs, etc.) are systematically presented in terms of their forms, usage, and any peculiarities, with the sentence serving as the reference point. Further chapters are dedicated to verbs and their complements, word order, indirect speech, and word formation. The grammar concludes with conjugation tables of the most important irregular Italian verbs. The extensive and detailed index of words and topics allows for quick and targeted reference to grammatical questions. In the individual grammar chapters, the technical terminology is kept to an absolute minimum. Explanations and rules are illustrated with a very comprehensive set of examples.