Behind the Wheel - Italian 1 [Audiobook, CD, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Behind the Wheel (Author), Mark Frobose (Creator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1427205582 | ISBN-13: 978-1427205582 | Publication Date: October 28, 2008 | Edition: Unabridged

Behind the Wheel Italian Level 1 covers beginning to intermediate level Italian, providing a flexible, solid and universal foundation in speaking, understanding, and creatively expressing yourself in Italian. The program features an English speaking instructor to guide you through the lessons and a native Italian speaker to aid with your pronunciation. Includes a companion book to reinforce and enhance the audio experience.

Editorial Reviews

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"...this series is a low-stress, high-impact tool with which to start learning a new language."—AudioFile

 

"The audio-only lessons build upon one another, using a native speaker to help you learn useful words and actually construct sentences from the get-go."—Minneapolis Star-Tribune

 

"Unlike other audio language programs, this series encourages students to create their own sentences, making it more fun and conversational than other more expensive programs."—The Cleveland Plain Dealer

 

"Focuses on real-world conversation...Great value."—Men’s Health magazine

What satisfied customers are saying:
"I know how difficult it is to try to learn a new foreign language at a distance and in one’s spare time. Behind the Wheel French was the course I found the most helpful in acquiring a basic understanding of the language. The explanation and sequencing of topics in this first level course made learning French both enjoyable and accessible. From my thirty years of teaching experience, I can attest to Mark Frobose's excellence as a teacher.
    —Dr. Gautam Dasgupta, Professor, Columbia University

“Of all the language series that I have ordered in the past from other companies, Language Dynamics has been by far the best…. the voices are easy to listen to and quite entertaining! You have developed a wonderful product and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn a language in an easy to follow method.”

    —Diana Wood, Human Resources, Motorola

“I would recommend any Behind the Wheel course in any language to anyone wishing to learn to speak a new language quickly, easily, and enjoy the process.”
    —Jeni Atkins, Educator, Portland, Oregon

About the Author

MARK FROBOSE is the founder of the Behind the Wheel series. A foreign language instructor for more than thirty years, he has built a career on “taking the foreign out of language.” He is a nationally recognized foreign language speaker, teacher, and author.

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Product Details

• Audio CD: 8 pages
• Publisher: Behind the Wheel; Unabridged edition (October 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1427205582
• ISBN-13: 978-1427205582
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.5 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,182 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Books on CD > Languages > Language Instruction > Italian
  • #62 in Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Italian
  • #62 in Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Instruction > Italian

More About the Author

Mark Frobose has created more bestselling foreign language programs than any living person in America today.
Mark is the nation's only living architect of a successful major language method, a major language memory technique, and a major language audio line, that is now owned and published by Macmillan Audio of New York.
Mark's popular and innovative 'Behind the Wheel' language method was given rave reviews in Men's Health Magazine, who rated Mark's approach and language programs as an 'excellent value' when compared to Pimsleur and Rosetta Stone.
Leslie Marshall called Mark 'fascinating' to her millions of listeners while interviewing Mark on her live, nationally syndicated radio talk show.
Dennis Miller recently called Mark's answer 'brilliant' in an exclusive live radio interview before an audience of over two million listeners on the Dennis Miller Show.
Columbia University professor Guatam Dasgupta says he attests to Mark's excellence as a foreign language instructor after successfully learning successfully learning languages from him.
Bestselling author and world-class business consultant Alan Weiss says that Mark Frobose is the leading language teaching expert in America today and recommends you try his "unique approach and creative, unconventional methods". "You can't go wrong with Mark Frobose," Alan says.
In the years since Mark's foreign language students at the University of Illinois rated him as an excellent instructor, Mark has emerged as nothing less than the very quintessence of superb foreign language teaching.

Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN AMAZING WAY TO LEARN, December 29, 2008

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Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behind the Wheel - Italian 1 (Audio CD)

Ciao! We're now learning Italian, well on our way to becoming a four language family. Well, okay, we don't have a full command of French, Spanish and Italian but we now have much more than a nodding acquaintance with each, and we're having a great time improving our skills - all thanks to the Behind The Wheel series.

This language learning program makes becoming familiar with a language not only easy but fun. As I've said before I've not forgotten the angst I felt way back in Latin I when we learned everything by rote. Most of what I'd memorized was soon forgotten, and embarrassment was my usual state as I tried to understand what the teacher was asking and respond in the appropriate way. We'll not enumerate my gaffes.
Thus, an early experience with a tongue foreign did not encourage me to learn another language until it became necessary This system is a breeze! Granted, so far I'll not be asked to participate in any major international negotiations. On the other hand I'll no longer be embarrassed when ordering in an Italian restaurant or being introduced to an Italian speaking person.

There are many pluses for this method of learning, which was introduced by Mark Frobose. One can do it on one's own time (driving car pool, waiting for budding Carnegie Hall performer to finish a piano lesson or even dusting the house - no more reporting for class and no more being embarrassed in front of a teacher or fellow students). Mille grazie for all of that!

Having both an English speaking instructor as well as a native Italian speaking person is great as the English speaker walks the listener through while the Italian speaker gives the correct pronunciation.

I'm well pleased with Behind The Wheel series in French, Spanish, and Italian.

- Gail Cooke

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Behind the Wheel Italian, April 11, 2009

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Italybiker "Italybiker" (NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Behind the Wheel - Italian 1 (Audio CD)

Best Italian language system I have used bar none. If you want to speak "useful Italian" this is for you. Most systems teach you things you will NEVER use on a trip like,"Where is my screw driver?" You can ask directions but more importantly understand what is being said back. Order a meal, ask for the bill, get help in a shop etc. If you want to speak quickly and well but also understand this is for you. I lived in Italy for over 14 years and this is the BEST.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's fun! I love it!!!, June 1, 2009

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L. Cofresi "W U Care" (Miami) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behind the Wheel - Italian 1 (Audio CD)

I'm so happy with my new CD's that I have to share this! One of my New Year's resolutions was to learn a new language and there I was in the middle of the year with "no time" to do this. I was so ready to start that spent almost an hour reading all the reviews online for all the programs available and BEHIND THE WHEEL was the right choice for me. Even when the traffic is heavy and I have to drive long distances, I'm relaxed with my CD in a learning mode, not feeling that I'm wasting time. The best part is that in Italian doesn't matter what you are saying because anything sounds good and sexy, so this is really making me feel good!
I was searching for the best choice for the price. First I thought about Rosetta stone but the price did not convince me, what about if I never have the "time" do to this after speeding all this money? And I know once I get in home I have so many better things to do than learn a new language, that's why the Behind the Wheel for US $30 something for me sounds like a deal and the CDs are really good!
I just finished my second CD; there are 8 in the total. I think each CD takes around an hour. I'm listening two times each CD before moving to the next one and its being a pleasure to learn Italian this way! I have to confess that I speak Spanish and Portuguese but I don't enjoy studying languages. I just learn English when I moved to US and I learned Spanish because I live in Miami (it sounds funny but is true). I tried to learn English in school back in home but I always felt that I was bad for languages because I hate grammar and I hate to read about grammar. But I love to learn in the "streets" probably that's why this CDs sounds fun! Even if you speak just one language this one it's really easy. It starts with an American saying the word in English than comes an Italian lady saying the same in Italian and you just have to repeat it. You will start with one word, than two words without even notice you will be saying and memorizing sentences. Even if you don't say it perfect you are alone in your car so you can go back as many times as you want and repeat in loud voice until you master. I loved it!!! Now my 9 years old son took my CD #1 to listen and practice in his room! I guess it is fun for all ages!