Series: Languages for Beginners
Audio CD: 48 pages
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd; 2nd edition (August 31, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0746046421
ISBN-13: 978-0746046425
Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 0.2 x 9.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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As an American, there are a few pronunciations that were a little bit different (given that the author is English), but aside from that, this book is great. We're studying up for a trip to Italy as a family (10, 13, 50, 54) and this is the perfect book for us. It even has a CD that has the lessons on it. Basic phrases, basic conversations, number, pronunciations, etc.
I teach Italian and use this with my beginning students. It has lively illustrations, and more importantly introduces very basic grammar, not just rote phrases. I wish there were an intermediate level as well!
For a quick, easy way to begin learning Italian start here. The pictures are a funny, most of the saying apply to situations tourist would find themselves in and I downloaded the CD to MP3 player and listen to it on the plane and when I'm not busy. This is not an in-depth study but great to start with.
This book is really great. I am very happy with it, especially as I know what to expect, considering the fact that I already have the exact same book in French, German and Spanish. It's fairly "easy" for me to pick up the language, as I just need to remember the format from the other books, which I am already used to. A useful and very fun way to learn another language. I highly recommend this book in any language you care to take up.
I think the book is great and valuable language quick start for the beginners.
I purchased this book for an Italian class at the local senior center. The instructor said the book should include a CD which provides pronunciation and practice help. However when my book arrived, there was no CD. Also, I ordered it from a domestic provider and expected it to be shipped within a few days, but it took more than a week to arrive. In the book itself, the lessons are arranged in a somewhat scattered and disorganized fashion. And some important basic words have been omitted requiring many queries to the instructor. On the plus side the practice exercises are challenging and fun, somewhat like word puzzles.
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