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In Italiano (Book + 3CDs): Rapid Success in Italian for Beginners (Language Immersion Institute)

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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!

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.

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.