Michel Thomas Speak Italian Advanced: 5-CD Advanced Program (Michel Thomas Series) [Abridged] [Audio CD]

Michel Thomas (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071480366 | ISBN-13: 978-0071480369 | Publication Date: November 20, 2006 | Edition: 1

No passport required!
The world’s greatest language teacher is at your side.

"There's no such thing as a bad student--just a bad teacher."
--Michel Thomas

No books. No writing. No drills. And nothing to memorize--ever! With his patented method, Michel Thomas has taught languages to top celebrities and--through his bestselling audio programs--more than a million everyday learners around the world. At the end of this five-CD advanced program, you will have acquired:

• A powerful vocabulary
• Increased comprehension skills
• Complete fluency

Don't try to memorize specific words or expressions. It is a basic principle of the Michel Thomas™ method that the responsibility for the student’s learning lies with the teacher. With Michel Thomas as your teacher, your learning will be based on understanding--and what you understand, you do not forget!

Included in this package:

• 5 audio CDs, including a review CD
• Program booklet
• Zippered travel case

Celebrities who have learned with the Michel Thomas™ method:

• Princess Grace of Monaco
• Barbra Streisand
• Woody Allen
• Warren Beatty
• Bob Dylan
• Emma Thompson . . . and many more

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Michel Thomas was head of the Michel Thomas Language Centers and taught languages for more than 50 years, primarily in New York, Beverly Hills, and London. Over a period of 25 years he developed a unique and revolutionary learning system that made him the world’s leading language teacher.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (November 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071480366
• ISBN-13: 978-0071480369
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,291,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #80 in Books > Books on CD > Languages > Language Instruction > Italian
  • #93 in Books > Books on CD > Children's Fiction > Language

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and learn from, August 12, 2007

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Christopher Hinton (orlando, fl) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Michel Thomas Speak Italian Advanced: 5-CD Advanced Program (Michel Thomas Series) (Audio CD)

Unlike other Italian programs, this one is not full of the same old stuff: vocabulary lists, phrases like "How much is customs?", and all the other filler you find everywhere.
Instead, the teacher concentrates on getting you to use and understand verb tenses, particularly the more complex ones. He has a very unique teaching method, and it seems to be the most effective I've come across.
When I first put in the cd, I thought I was going to return it. The guy sounds too old, his English is not THE most clear I've ever heard (compounded by his age, and probably dentures), but his teaching method rocks. I've been more impressed by this series than anything else I've listened to. I highly recommend it. Its the only thing "different" out there in the language genre.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars easy learning, March 8, 2008

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seamax "VI reader" (/virgin Isalnds) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michel Thomas Speak Italian Advanced: 5-CD Advanced Program (Michel Thomas Series) (Audio CD)

I had Mr Thomas's first tapes, I listened and learned so much that I could speak when in Italy. Then I wanted to go forward and bought these. He is so organized, there is time to think the drills through and answer without the idea that you have to beat the clock. It is basic grammar made easy to understand. The foundation to speaking.

I also bought the Living Italian advanced after having used the beginning book until it fell apart. This combined with Mr
Thomas makes me hopeful that I will be able to master this beautiful language. Now all I have to do is hope the dollar rises and the euro falls.
I would recommend these tapes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best on the Market, April 16, 2009

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Kate Lutter "Kate" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Michel Thomas Speak Italian Advanced: 5-CD Advanced Program (Michel Thomas Series) (Audio CD)

I guess you could say I am obsessed with learning Italian. I have been to Italy more than several times. I have a solid command of "tourist Italian." I wanted more. I was intrigued by the Michel Thomas method--understand the language rather than memorize verb endings. I was also impressed that he had been the teacher of so many Hollywood stars. I bought the beginner and advanced series. It is top notch. If you're willing to stick to it, and let's face it, you have to listen to each CD at least a few times for things to sink in, you find yourself automatically putting together words and phrases and speaking quite fluently in the present, imperfect, future, and conditional tenses. Without memorizing. Because he explains how the language developed, you find yourself remembering the verb endings. It is also interesting. The format of how the information is presented is also low key. He is the teacher, an excellent teacher, with two students. You are the third student in the room. All this is explained in the beginning. I've tried the Rosetta Stone. A lot of drill. I've also used Pimsleur. They were both good in their own way, but I have to say Michel Thomas is the Best on the Market.