Teach Yourself Get Started in Italian: 2-CD Audio Support

Author(s): Vittoria Bowles

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This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding book. - You can purchase the book and audio support as a pack (ISBN: 9781444100778) - The book is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444100761) (copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products)Are you looking for a course in Italian written for the absolute beginner who has no experience of learning a foreign language? Get Started in Italian will give you the confidence to communicate in Italian. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The emphasis of the course is placed on communication, rather than grammar, and all the teaching is in English, so that you will quickly and effortlessly get started in Italian. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Italy. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.


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Vittoria Bowles taught Italian at the University of Brighton, where she was principal lecturer. She developed many courses including one for English-speaking students to attend Italian universities which won the Unilever prize for innovation.

Introduction How the course works Pronunciation guide 1 How are you? 2 What's your name? 3 Where do you live? 4 How is (it)? 5 How much is it? 6 What's the time? 7 What time does it leave? 8 What do you want to do today? 9 When do you get up? 10 Did you book? 11 Shopping 12 It is my turn! 13 Going about town 14 Accommodation 15 Enjoy your meal! 16 Family life 17 Keeping fit 18 What's the weather like? 19 Fill it up, please 20 What shall I write? Key to the exercises and tests A summary of grammar Italian-English vocabulary English-Italian vocabulary Taking it further Index

General Fields

  • : 9781444100785
  • : Hatchette Australia
  • : Hatchette Australia
  • : 0.1
  • : 01 July 2010
  • : 190mm X 137mm X 14mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Vittoria Bowles
  • : CD-Audio
  • : 5th Revised edition
  • : 458.2421