Italian I
by Pimsleur
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Author: PimsleurEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Format: Audiobook
Published: 2002-03-01
ISBN: 0743518373
Publisher: Pimsleur
Accessories:
- English for Italian Speakers I - 1st Ed. Rev.: Learn to Speak and Understand English as a Second Language with Pimsleur Language Programs (Italian Edition)
- Italian II, Second Edition: Compehensive Compact Discs
- Italian III - 2nd Ed.: Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs
- Turkish: Learn to Speak and Understand Turkish with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur)
- Express French: Learn to Speak and Understand French with Pimsleur Language Programs (Pimsleur Express)
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Book Review: The Best At What It Does
Summary: 4 Stars
To gain a functional proficiency in a foreign language as quickly and painlessly as possible, nothing beats the Pimsleur system. By "functional proficiency" I mean being able to shop, travel, and socialize in a given language.
The Pimsleur Italian program uses native Italian speakers, giving it a big advantage over language books in teaching you to pronounce words correctly. It also is better than any other audio course I've tried in the way it presents new material and drills you on previously-covered material. The constant review is a big confidence booster.
The only problem I have with the Pimsleur system is the cost. To get a reasonable working level of proficiency you really have to do all three levels, which makes the cost of the complete package almost as much as a round trip ticket to Italy. I would strongly suggest getting a used copy, which can be had for about half the cost of new. Also, bear in mind there are 30 30-minute lessons per level, which means 90 days to complete the whole course.
This isn't a college course; you won't be learning to write the language and you won't gain a level of proficiency that allows you to debate politics or negotiate a complex business contract. However, if you're planning to vacation to a foreign country and want to get up to speed on the language as simply as possible, nothing beats the Pimsleur system.
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