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Dialogues from the book on audio CD
Your survival guide for everyday words and expressions
The renowned Berlitz(r) approach with a fun and friendly twist This unintimidating guide from the experts at Berlitz(r) will help you start speaking Italian beginning today, whether you're a student, a traveler, or you just want to pick up language basics. all this on the audio CD Pick up Italian the Berlitz way - through actual conversations Listen to dialogues from the book Hear how native speakers say the words Practice your own pronunciation
Discover how to: Have everyday conversations in Italian Make sense of Italian grammar Improve your pronunciation Get a handle on verb conjugations Use idioms and popular expressions Get around in Italy
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Master the basics of Italian with the language experts at Berlitz. Mini dictionaries and pronunciation guides offer on-the-spot help and practical dialogues tackle common situations. The bonus CD helps readers pronounce words correctly and improve their understanding of the language. Line drawings.
Synopsis:
This guide will help the reader to start speaking Italian quickly and easily. It includes practical lessons, cultural facts and references, a dictionary, common verb lists and an audio CD for practical listening exercises.
Synopsis:
Dialogues from the book on audio CD
Your survival guide for everyday words and expressions
The renowned Berlitz® approach with a fun and friendly twist This unintimidating guide from the experts at Berlitz® will help you start speaking Italian beginning today, whether you' re a student, a traveler, or you just want to pick up language basics. all this on the audio CD Pick up Italian the Berlitz way — through actual conversations Listen to dialogues from the book Hear how native speakers say the words Practice your own pronunciation
Discover how to: Have everyday conversations in Italian Make sense of Italian grammar Improve your pronunciation Get a handle on verb conjugations Use idioms and popular expressions Get around in Italy
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Synopsis:
Berlitz has been the global leader in language instruction for more than 120 years. The famous Berlitz approach is based on the premise that the best way to learn a second language is the same way people learn their first-through conversation.
With the growth of global commerce, business travel, tourism, and the Web, a working knowledge of foreign languages is more vital than ever.
About the Author
Berlitz(r) has taught languages to millions of people for over 120 years. Francesca Romana Onofri and Karen Antje Moller are veteran language teachers and Berlitz authors. Reviewed for local cultural and language accuracy by our Italian publishing partner, Apogeo s.r.l.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
PART I: Getting Started.
Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little Italian.
Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Italian Grammar and Numbers.
PART II: Italian in Action.
Chapter 3: Buongiorno! Meeting and Greeting.
Chapter 4: Getting to Know You: Making Small Talk.
Chapter 5: Food, Glorious Food - and Don't Forget the Drink.
Chapter 6: Shopping Made Easy.
Chapter 7: Having a Good Time Out on the Town.
Chapter 8: Having Fun Italian Style.
Chapter 9: Talking on the Phone.
Chapter 10: At the Office and Around the House.
PART III: Italian on the Go.
Chapter 11: Money, Money, Money.
Chapter 12: Where Is the Colosseum? Asking Directions.
Chapter 13: Checking into a Hotel.
Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and Buses.
Chapter 15: Planning a Trip.
Chapter 16: Handling Emergencies.
PART IV: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Pick Up Italian Quickly.
Chapter 18: Ten Things Never to Say in Italian.
Chapter 19: Ten Favorite Italian Expressions.
Chapter 20: Ten Important Holidays in Italian-Speaking Countries.
Chapter 21: Ten Phrases to Say So That People Think You're Italian.
PART V: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Verb Tables.
Appendix B: Mini Dictionary.
Appendix C: About the CD.
Index.
Book Registration Information.