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SmartItalian - Introduction to Italian, Vol.1
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Product Description · Fast, easy and efficient · 2 Cds with PDF transcript included · Color coding to help you with pronunciation · Alphabet, numbers · Basic conjugation This is Volume 1 of 2 volumes introducing the italian language to the total beginner. In this volume, you will work on the alphabet, numbers and verb conjugations. You will have a gentle and progressive approach to very common verbs and their most used tenses. You will practice with multiple examples, repeating and filling the blanks. You will be ready to proceed with Vol.2 to explore the basic vocabulary observed in very common conversations. How did we choose the words that you should know first? We interviewed Italian natives and let them speak about the subject of their choice. We then selected a minute and a half of these conversations and we isolated every word pronounced, classifying them into Basic, primary and secondary vocabulary. In the basic list we put all the words that appear systematically in every conversation. Table, pencil, or airplane, would be included in the primary vocabulary list but not in the basic vocabulary list where you will find words like: for, that, what, I, of, in, am, etc... We made an interesting discovery: 65% of all words used by people when they speak are basic words regardless of the person or the theme of the conversation. After you work with these vol.1 and Vol.2, you will know 65% of every conversation you will happen to hear or be a part of. You will be ready to go further and work on real dialogs. If your intention is to learn a few sentences to get by when you are in Italy, there is a better tool for you. You should get our - SmartItalian for Travelers (book and audios files) - or download it with the audios on the smartitalian website. The way you will speak with SmartItalian is the natural way. You will sound like an italian person very early learning Italian and you will feel very confident speaking Italian. Please use our system interactively. If the work on numbers is too long for you, take the first 20 and go through the steps. We use the numbers to work on your pronunciation and to start to develop your listening skills. Review The teacher on the CD is really gifted. He speaks at a perfect speed, or tempo, his voice is easy to listen to, and he's SMART! It's literally like taking an italian class without having to go to school. He gives you tips, clues, and ideas on how to remember things. You get the sense that he truly wants to help you become proficient in speaking Italian. Have you felt like giving up on learning Italian? Try this program and you'll get excited about it again. --Gwendolyn Soper, author
Genre: Reference
Format: Audio Cd
Published: 2009
Pages: 34
Publisher: Smart Language
ISBN: 9781934519066
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Our conditions mean the following:
- New - a brand new book
- Almost New - appears new but is actually secondhand.
- Very Good - only minor imperfections such as minor scuffs to edge or cover or a price written in pencil or shop sticker.
- Standard Secondhand - Clearly been read before, but not too bad. We do not recommend these for gifting. Spines usually creased. Could also include creases or folds to cover, some writing such as in the cover or elsewhere, underlining or highlighting, but might not do. Possibly some stains or marks. Similar in general to books in any secondhand shop or charity shop.
- Poor Condition - Usually this will have a specific problem such as writing inside, water damage, missing dust jacket, heavy staining, large creases or cuts. These are readable copies but not nice ones. On other websites this condition is called 'Acceptable' or 'Fair' , but we want to be more honest.
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