I Can Speak Italian (Jewel Case)

by Transparent Language

Product Features

• Italian language learning software
• 15 Italian lessons, plus fun flash-card program
• Participate in real conversations
• Understand grammar and learn thousands of new words
• Ideal for school, business, travel, or simply personal interest

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008WQ3G
• Item model number: 744573052102
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 19, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,096 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #47 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Italian
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Learning Italian has never been this easy! I Can Speak Italian combines the best of traditional lessons-based learning with the powerful features of Transparent Language's leading language-learning technology. The structured nature of the lessons allows you to build language skills progressively. At the same time, an array of multimedia language-learning games and tools allow you to learn a foreign language easily and more effectively than ever before. I Can Speak Italian starts with the absolute basics of the language. By the end of the 15th lesson, you are able to communicate at an intermediate level using a wide range of vocabulary. Tips and suggestions throughout the program provide a clear understanding of the language and direct you to activities designed to maximize your learning. It's like having a language teacher right there. You will be amazed at how quickly you are able to understand and communicate in Italian.

You'll notice immediate progress as your ability to understand and use Italian grows from lesson to lesson. You'll participate in real conversations, understand grammar, and learn thousands of new words. After finishing I Can Speak Italian, you will be able to communicate at an intermediate level using a wide range of vocabulary.

Features and benefits:

• 15 easy-to-understand lessons created by educators to introduce the language in straightforward sections that build on what you have already learned.
• Video tutor: an English introduction to each lesson so you can concentrate on the objectives.
• Interactive electronic flashcards: each lesson has two "stacks" of electronic flashcards for learning new vocabulary and verb conjugations effectively.
• Online quizzes monitor your improvement as you progress through the lessons.
• Native-speaker sound for every word and phrase: you hear correct pronunciation from the very start.
• SlowSound lets learners develop listening skills.
• Record and compare your voice to the native speaker to learn proper pronunciation and intonation.
• Conversation practice lets you master listening and speaking skills by participating in interactive dialogs.
• Interactive games like Vocabulous!, Unscramble, Plug-n-Play, and crosswords help you build vocabulary and grammar skills while having fun.
• Listen-and-speak activities like word and sentence pronunciation and word dictation help you improve pronunciation with comprehension.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Way to Study Italian, June 18, 2003

By 

Jeff Frankland (Sacremento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Can Speak Italian (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

I found that this program was excellent for studying Italian. The lessons are really easy to follow and have good video and audio features. What I really liked about the audio was being able to hear all of the Italian words said by a native speaker which helped immensly with my pronunciation. I also like that an Alphabet Reference and a Grammar Tutorial were included. In the end, this is a very good program that does what its supposed to do.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for Travel, June 3, 2003

By 

Jim Marks (Burlington, VT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Can Speak Italian (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

I bought this product to learn some Italian a couple months before I traveled to Italy. I Can Speak Italian really worked well for me. It was simple to use and gave me a great method to practice with. I took the 15 lessons the program brings you through then used a flashcard program that comes with it to practice with. The lessons really focus well on listening, speaking and reading skills and lead you down the right path to learning Italian. The program also features numerous games and such to also practice with. With this I was able to learn a lot of Italian for my trip. If you are looking for an effective, and cheap way to learn a language I recomend giving this a try.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Buy!!!!!, July 10, 2003

By 

Jeff Townsend (Berkley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Can Speak Italian (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

I was very happy with this software after using it. I found that it was a great program for a beginning Italian speaker and enjoyed using it. It is well worth the buy in my opinion and does exactly what its meant to do. It is a great way to learn beginning grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, phrases and more. I am more than satisfied with this 5-star software.