Italian Coursebook: Basic-Intermediate (LL(R) Complete Basic Courses) [Paperback]

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Learn to speak, read, and write Italian quickly and easily with Living Language®. Developed by U.S. government experts, this book introduces you step-by-step to all the basics of Italian: pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammar.

IN THIS BOOK, READERS WILL FIND:
• All the words and phrases from the 40 lessons on the Living Language® Italian Complete Course recordings, plus additional vocabulary
• A guide to pronunciation
• Useful topics including directions, introductions, shopping, faxes, and e-mail
• Explanations of grammar and usage
• Short quizzes to help you check your progress
• A comprehensive summary of Italian grammar
• Verb charts including all tenses
• A special section on writing letters

While this book stands on its own as an instructional program and an invaluable reference, readers will find that using it with the recorded lessons is even more effective. Living Language® Italian Complete Course cassette and compact disc packages include this book as well as a dictionary.

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Learn to speak, read, and write Italian quickly and easily with Living Language®. Developed by U.S. government experts, this book introduces you step-by-step to all the basics of Italian: pronunciation, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and grammar.

IN THIS BOOK, READERS WILL FIND:
? All the words and phrases from the 40 lessons on the Living Language® Italian Complete Course recordings, plus additional vocabulary
? A guide to pronunciation
? Useful topics including directions, introductions, shopping, faxes, and e-mail
? Explanations of grammar and usage
? Short quizzes to help you check your progress
? A comprehensive summary of Italian grammar
? Verb charts including all tenses
? A special section on writing letters

While this book stands on its own as an instructional program and an invaluable reference, readers will find that using it with the recorded lessons is even more effective. Living Language® Italian Complete Course cassette and compact disc packages include this book as well as a dictionary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Living Language; Rev Upd edition (April 16, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400020166
• ISBN-13: 978-1400020164
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,275,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great when used in conjuction with the audio devices, March 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Basic Italian Coursebook: Revised and Updated (LL(R) Complete Basic Courses) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is probably one of the most comprehensive Italian lesson books on the market. Used in conjunction with the aduio (either tapes or cds) it's wonderful. But alone, it leaves a little something to be desired. If you have at least a month to listen and learn then this is the book for you. Any less time, and you won't really be getting your money's worth.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Instead of this book, how about...., December 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Italian Coursebook: Basic-Intermediate (LL(R) Complete Basic Courses) (Paperback)

Seems to be va bene, perhaps if purchased alone, more as a refresher??

I've read other rewiews from other sites, and it seems that the CD lessons don't always match what the book is reading.

I would suggest "The Everything Learning Italian Book" (speak, write, and understand basic Italian in no time) By Michael P. San Filippo, it's what I'm using currently, and I have learned a lot in, well, no time!! (as it promises!)

I've even had trouble with things such as verbs, adverbs, ajectives and the such, in English!! And I speak English! lol but this book even took care of my probs with this language, and I'm excelling greatly in Italian so well, I've even impressed myself! (not to mention my fiance' who's Sicilian).

So although it may be ok as a refresher, or a book to keep on hand (since it's smaller) for words you're stumped on, I'd still suggest the above, it's affordable wherever you purchase it, and extremely helpful as well.