Prego! An Invitation to Italian (Student Edition + Listening Comprehension Audio CD) [Audio CD]

Graziana Lazzarino (Author), Janice Aski (Author), Andrea Dini (Author), Maria Cristina Peccianti (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072342218 | ISBN-13: 978-0072342215 | Publication Date: May 18, 2000 | Edition: 5

This best-selling beginning Italian text offers a four-skills and communicative introduction to Italian language and culture. Three new co-authors join the most exciting and significant revision since the book’s inception in 1980. The text provides communicative activities and a streamlined vocabulary and grammar presentation. The fifth edition captures contemporary Italian culture within a beautiful new design. The package for Prego! is now state of the art.

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Language Notes

Text: English, Italian --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Graziana Lazzarino, a native of Genoa, received her Laurea cum laude from the University of Genoa and is currently Professor of Italian at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She has taught at numerous European schools and American colleges and universities, including Wellesley College, Middlebury College, Central Connecticut State College, and the University of Nebraska. She is also the lead author of In giro per l’Italia: A Brief Introduction to Italian, Da Capo, and Per tutti i gusti. She was knighted in June 2004 by the Italian government for her contribution to the teaching of Italian language and culture.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 5 edition (May 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072342218
• ISBN-13: 978-0072342215
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,236,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Books on CD > Languages > Language Instruction > Italian

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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The newest edition of Prego! released 8/2000, April 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Prego! An Invitation To Italian (Student Edition) (Hardcover)

As a former student, and now teacher of first year Italian at the university level, I found the previous editions of Prego! to be far superior than any other college Italian text available. I was, however, very disappointed by this edition and the number of mistakes and poor editing I found. Gone are the tables and charts which were so helpful. The literature sections are far too complicated for the beginner student. Had I been able to see this edition ahead of the deadline for ordering texts by begining of the semester, I would have seriously considered other options.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wait for the next edition, or stick to the 4th!!, July 27, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Prego an Invitation to Italian (Hardcover)

I took 3 semesters of Italian, with each semester covering 1/3 of the book, so I completed the entire book. This book is good if you follow it in a traditional classroom setting, especially since the proffessor pointed out all the mistakes in this book, which unfortunately, are quite numerous for a textbook. I have also checked out the 4th edition, which is much better than this one as it is better structured and contains useful charts,(which are now omitted) and is thoroughly proofread. The 6th edition just came out, so hopefully it is an improvement from the 5th.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable resource, January 14, 2003

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Jason E. Pease (Watertown, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prego! An Invitation to Italian (Student Edition + Listening Comprehension Audio CD) (Audio CD)

I read this entire book across two college semesters before moving to Italy. After having spent $500 or so on Italian language books, this is one of the few that was worth the money. Even though I speak fluently, I still refer to this book frequently to resolve difficult tense questions or clarify grammar details. I highly recommend this book to any serious student.