In Italiano (Book + 3CDs): Rapid Success in Italian for Beginners (Language Immersion Institute) [Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Sandra Immerso (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 29, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0071406964 | ISBN-13: 978-0071406963 | Edition: 1

Based on the highly successful intensive weekend courses run by the Language Immersion Institute at New Paltz, New York, this new series offers highenergy communicative audio programs that help learners acquire a rapid proficiency in the language of their choice. Focusing on the ability to hold realworldconversations, the program's engaging story line­­told through dialogues that follow a group of friends who travel abroad­­prepares students for such practical communication topics as greetings and introductions, farewells, talking about themselves, understanding directions, going shopping, using time and dates, and many other situations commonly encountered by travelers. The clear, uncluttered course book also provides extensive cultural guidelines, while three lively audio CDs engage the learner's vocal participation.

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From the Back Cover

Title:, In Italiano

Author:, Immerso

ISBN:, 0071406964

Category:, Language/Italian

Trim Size:, 6 x 9

UPC:, 639785410928

Price:, $32.95

[book backcover]

The Fast, Fun, and Effective Way to Learn Italian

Based on weekend immersion programs at the Language Immersion Institute that have successfully taught more than 40,000 students and professionals, In Italiano builds your confidence and proficiency in using Italian. It focuses on conversational ability and develops confidence for a wide range of situations, from traveling--such as accommodations, dining, and sightseeing--to everyday personal communication--including making introductions and expressing your likes and dislikes.

Along with this coursebook, In Italiano includes three CDs and offers:

• Engaging storylines and dialogues that provide helpful conversational models
• Clear, practical examples of common sentence structures
• Listen and repeat exercises with native speakers on the recordings
• Prompted dialogues and interactive exercises that get you talking
• Pitfall conversations that show you what common mistakes to avoid
• Cultural information to help you understand the language in context
• Clear objectives that help you develop practical language skills

Now you can acquire Italian-speaking skills in the quickest amount of time without the intimidation of memorizing word lists or grammar rules. Instead you can learn on your own at your own pace and achieve your language learning goals.

About the Author

Series editor Henry Urbanski, Ph.D. is a Distinguished Service Professor of Russian at SUNY, New Paltz. He is the founder and director of the Language Immersion Institute. Author Sandra Immerso is an Italian instructor at the LII with more than 20 years of teaching experience.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071406964
• ISBN-13: 978-0071406963
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 7.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,709,775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars in Italiano - Language Immersion Institute Series, June 4, 2006

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Tony - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Italiano (Book + 3CDs): Rapid Success in Italian for Beginners (Language Immersion Institute) (Audio CD)

The best language book I have ever come across. I speak English and Chinese, and have attempted to learn German and Portugese before with other publishers - but without any success. This particular book on the other hand, enabled me to pick up this very interesting language at ease, and is proven useful in real-life conversations. Va benissimo! Mi pierce molto l'italiano!

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars In Italiano e bounissimo, August 26, 2005

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Joseph Valentinetti - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Italiano (Book + 3CDs): Rapid Success in Italian for Beginners (Language Immersion Institute) (Audio CD)

This purchase of In Italiano was one of my best buys ever. Clearly stated and reinforced, it gives the reader real language situations that I know will be helpful in practical day-to-day life.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not user-friendly, October 14, 2010

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Anonymous - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Italiano (Rapid Success in Italian for Beginners) (Paperback)

This program does not provide English translations for all the Italian spoken words. Very hard to learn Italian if I don't know what I am saying! Also, the speakers on the CD do not speak slowly or clearly. The sound is muffled and must be turned up loud to understand. Then when you CAN hear it, no translation is provided. Not easy to use at all.

I much prefer the "Behind the Wheel" series. No written work, just listen and repeat as you drive (or listen at home). Speakers talk slowly and annunciate every syllable very clearly. Each word or phrase is spoken in English, then twice in Italian with plenty of pause time for you to repeat. I have learned a lot of Italian with this series and cannot wait to return to Italy to try it out. I would skip this In Italiano series and buy the Behind the Wheel instead. Really.