Instant Immersion Italian (4 CD-ROM)

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Product Features

• 4-CD Set. The fastest, most intuitive way to learn Italian.
• Learn the same way you learned your native language!
• Suitable for all ages, child through adult.
• Takes you from a beginner to an intermediate speaker, step-by-step.
• Ideal for business, travel, school, and home.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RC2S
• Item model number: CS-036
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 3, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,130 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #45 in Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Italian
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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A terrific value, this is a four-CD set that provides solid instruction in Italian for both the true beginner and the intermediate student. Included are four separate programs: Talk Now! Italian, World Talk Italiano, Webster's New World Five Language Talking Dictionary and Voyage in Italy. The first two programs provide instruction in the language, the talking dictionary is self-explanatory and the Voyage program takes users on a virtual tour of Italy's famous sites and personages. The software is easy to use and the content is deep. Activities are varied and plentiful but the record-keeping is negligent. A record and playback feature helps you practice pronunciation. In sum, you are getting a great deal here- lots of fun skill practice at a very affordable price.
Teaches: foreign language, Italian
Age Range: 10-up Copyright © 2000 Children's Software Revue

Product Description

In Europe, it's no secret that the vast majority of people are either bilingual or trilingual. The Euro Method is the easy and simple way many Europeans use to learn to speak a second language. Based on the same tried and proven techniques that allow a four-year old to learn to speak a language long before that same child can read or write, the Instant Immersion Italian box set is guaranteed to be the best method for learning to SPEAK Italian quickly.

For years, linguists have known that an immersion environment is the absolute, fastest way to learn a second language-the concept is based on being surrounded by native speakers and a new culture. Because most of us cannot afford to spend six months in Italy, the Instant Immersion method is the next best thing, simulating immersion with interactive Italian lessons and speakers.

The first two CDs are from EuroTalk, the leading publisher of language learning software in Europe. Talk Now! and World Talk will take you from a beginner to an intermediate speaker faster than any other software on the market, and all the while, they are fun, easy-to-follow, and unlike other software programs, you will be able to complete all the lessons. Webster's New World Five-Language Talking Dictionary is a real time pop-up dictionary that allows translation from English to French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Dutch. Finally, to round out the immersion experience, Voyage in Italy offers an excellent multimedia overview of the sights in Italy and the lifestyles of its inhabitants. Start speaking Italian today!

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73 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inexpensive and decent!, June 16, 2000

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Arlene Bridges (Russellville, AR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Instant Immersion Italian (4 CD-ROM) (CD-ROM)

The first couple of weeks on this program I picked up a vocabulary of over 130 words. I can pronounce the words, recognize them in print, and recognize them when spoken.I needed a Italian program because in the summer of 2001 I am flying Italy to meet 17 cousins, 7 aunts and 8 uncles for the first time since I was less than a year old. Only a few of the cousins speak English, so I need to have some background in Italian too!

I purchased this program because it was inexpensive and gave me 4 different CD's for my money. The CD's include: * Talk Now! which is basic vocabulary * World Talk Italian which is mainly sentence structure * Italian English Dictionary * Voyage to Italy Tour

I liked this program because it is basic and gave me a good foundation of words in Italian. The Talk Now! CD is broken into 9 major divisions: First Words, Foods, Colors, Phrases, Body Parts, Numbers, Time, Shopping, and Countries for a total of 275 words.

Each of the divisions have 5 subdivisions: Print the Dictionary for that division, Play a Easy Game, Play a Hard Game, Practice Speaking, and Learning the New Words.

In addition there are also 2 other games for each division set up like concentration game in the main window (check out the card dealer!) and certificates can be printed for the completion of this CD. Several different people can use the same CD...just log on to retrieve your file.

The 2nd CD is much more involved. I have just begun this CD and one of the activities involves hearing a sentence read aloud. Then you are presented with 5 strips with phrases on them. Only 4 strips contain the phrases of the sentence you heard. You must put the strips in order. IT is tough because the sentences are spoken at a conversational rate - not slowed down!

The dictionary CD is GREAT!

The tour of Italy CD is really pretty and interesting.

For my money I am very, very pleased with my purchase. My only suggestion to you, is to use headphones while using this CD. You will be surprised at how much more you retain when all those background noises are removed! ENJOY!

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for, November 12, 2001

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Brian Clark "Cowboy" (Redondo Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Instant Immersion Italian (4 CD-ROM) (CD-ROM)

This is the worst product I have wasted money on yet. Most of the program had errors. You had better know a little about computers WHEN you want to remove it. The format is sub-par. The extra disks are fairly worthless. DO NOT WASTE your money. GO with the Pimsleur or living language courses. This one is not only a joke, but it will put you off from learning Litaliano. I dont write reviews, but this product angered me so much I had too. Too bad there is not a 0 star.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Give me 0 stars for this one, July 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Instant Immersion Italian (4 CD-ROM) (CD-ROM)

How horrible!!! All I can do is go to Italy for a week and say words like yellow corn and ask where the bank is "Dove' la banca?" If I was asked a question or wanted to converse about flowers I couldn't because well the disks don't even teach you how to say flower. No sentence building, no basics even to learn when to use il, lo or la. Don't even ask about the other disks because it just gets worse. Only two teach the very simple words and they speak so fast you don't learn correct pronounciation. Save your money and go buy an Italian text book and do the homework. I realy wished I would have researched before buying this product.