- Paperback: 286 pages
- Publisher: BBC Books (12 May 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0563399112
- ISBN-13: 978-0563399117
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 22.6 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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The ideal introduction to everyday Italian for beginners, Italianissimo 1 will help you develop your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills whether you are learning at home or in a class. With an emphasis on enjoying Italy and all it has to offer in terms of art, architecture, food and everyday culture, you will learn all the language you need to make the most of your time abroad. Its unique twin-track approach allows you to decide how you want to learn. Choose either the quicker route, concentrating on communication, or the more detailed route if you wish to understand the language and grammar in more depth. Italianissimo 1 can help you reach the equivalent level of a first qualification, such as GCSE.
Course Book- Ten structured units present the main language of the course
- Additional grammar and exercise sections are provided at regular intervals to reinforce learning
288-page, full-colour course book (available separately or as part of the language pack, which also contains the audio cassettes or CDs)
Audio
- Authentic dialogues and interviews allow you to hear native Italian speakers using everyday language
- Useful, everyday topics help you to reinforce your listening and speaking skills in context
4 x 75-minute audio CDs
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I learnt italian with the first edition of this pack, and I've bough the second edition for revision.
The course focuses on practical tasks - introducing yourself, ordering drinks, reserving a hotel room etc rather than the 'chapter-1-definite-article-and-the-present-tense' type approach of old-fashioned courses. Personally I prefer that even if it means some of the 'jumping about' that an earlier reviewer complained about.
I like the fact that the programme generally uses dialogues between real Italians rather than text read by an actor which always sounds artificial.
If you are a real absolute beginner then you might want to start with the BBC's Talk Italian course.
The course focuses on practical tasks - introducing yourself, ordering drinks, reserving a hotel room etc rather than the 'chapter-1-definite-article-and-the-present-tense' type approach of old-fashioned courses. Personally I prefer that even if it means some of the 'jumping about' that an earlier reviewer complained about.
I like the fact that the programme generally uses dialogues between real Italians rather than text read by an actor which always sounds artificial.
If you are a real absolute beginner then you might want to start with the BBC's Talk Italian course.
31 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This language package works well as the contents of the cassettes follows the chapters in the book. As well as introducing the basics in speaking and listening to Italian, it also introduces the grammer neccessary to understand all aspects of the language.
At first the speakers on the cassettes seem difficult to understand, but as you re-listen and repeat, they become clearer and you can chart your progress with the language.
At first the speakers on the cassettes seem difficult to understand, but as you re-listen and repeat, they become clearer and you can chart your progress with the language.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Very good text to start learning Italian to a more challenging level than other books for an English speaker
29 Jun 2011
Format:Paperback
Good text book to learn Italian and to listen to tapes but it would be great if the BBC version on video couild be put for sale too in order to have a complete learning pack. Overall is a good text and easy to study in a class setting
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