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Learn Italian Language
The official language of Italy is Standard Italian, which is based on
the Tuscan dialect of the language. Standard Italian was adopted as the official language following
the unification of the country in 1861, as prior to that time a variety of mutually intelligible but
distinct regional dialects
(many of which are still spoken today in many parts of the country) had developed.
As well as Italian dialects, there are also a variety of other languages spoken in various parts of
the country including Venetian, Neapolitan, Sicilian and Sardinian. There are also communities
that speak German, Franco-Provençal,
Slovene, Ladin, Friulian, Catalan, Albanian, and dialects of
Greek and
Croat.
Learning to speak Italian is a very useful skill if you plan to visit Italy, whether for business or pleasure. Being able to speak to people in their own tongue will certainly add to the experience, and of course, if you're doing business with Italians, speaking to them in their own language, is sure to be a big advantage.
The good news is that learning Italian need not be impossibly difficult. Today there are a variety of resources that can help you quickly learn the basics, and then gradually move towards becoming fluent. As well as books and audio courses, there are many useful web sites which teach the Italian language, and of course software programs for your computer.
With the help of these aids, you might be surprised at quickly you can be speaking like a native!
Please scroll down, or click on one of the following, for:
Here are some web sites to help you learn Italian:
If you want to learn Italian, here is some software that may help:
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Rosetta Stone
Released: 2008-06-16
CD-ROM (Childrens Foreign Language Software)
Windows Vista/Windows XP
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Product Description:
Foreign language learning with Rosetta Stone Italian Level 1 with Audio Companion includes everything you need to begin learning a new language—from grammar and vocabulary to basic sentence structure. It’s the foundation upon which your language-learning journey begins. Gain the confidence to master basic conversational skills, including greetings and introductions, simple questions and answers, shopping and much more. Now Rosetta Stone with Audio Companion allows the learner to take Rosetta Stone anywhere: in the car, the gym or on-the-go! What is Audio Companion? Audio Companion CDs are activities that correspond to the Rosetta Stone CD-ROM software lessons. The learner can listen to Audio Companion and practice what they’ve been learning on the computer, turning travel time into productive language learning time. Audio Companion lets the student access the power of Rosetta Stone lessons whenever and wherever they want, they can play the CD’s on a stereo, or download them to a MP3 player. It empowers the student and helps reinforce the lessons in any busy lifestyle! |
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Rosetta Stone
Released: 2008-06-16
CD-ROM (Childrens Foreign Language Software)
Windows Vista/Windows XP
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Product Description:
Foreign language learning with Rosetta Stone Italian Levels 1, 2&3 you connect with the world around you. With level one you begin learning fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure, from greetings and introductions to simple questions and their answers. Gain the confidence and enter the intermediate level where you will be able to talk about your environment; give and get directions, tell time, dine out with self-reliance, shop and enjoy basic social interactions. Taking what you’ve learned in Levels 1 and 2, we help you reach an advanced level of competence. This competence allows you to connect with the world around you. You will learn to share your ideas and opinions, express your feelings and talk about everyday life; your work, current events and much more. Now Rosetta Stone with Audio Companion allows the learner to take Rosetta Stone anywhere: in the car, the gym or on-the-go! What is Audio Companion? Audio Companion CDs are activities that correspond to the Rosetta Stone CD-ROM software lessons. The learner can listen to Audio Companion and practice what they’ve been learning on the computer, turning travel time into productive language learning time. Audio Companion lets the student access the power of Rosetta Stone lessons whenever and wherever they want, they can play the CD’s on a stereo, or download them to a MP3 player. It empowers the student and helps reinforce the lessons in any busy lifestyle! |
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Rosetta Stone
Released: 2008-06-16
CD-ROM (Childrens Foreign Language Software)
Windows Vista/Windows XP
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- Audio Companion lets you take the Rosetta Stone experience anywhere: in the car, at the gym, or on-the-go
Product Description:
Foreign language learning with Rosetta Stone Italian Levels 1&2 with Audio Companion you build a foundation and navigate your surroundings. Begin learning fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure, from greetings and introductions to simple questions and their answers. Gain the confidence and enter the intermediate level where you will be able to talk about your environment; give and get directions, tell time, dine out with self-reliance, shop, enjoy basic social interactions and much more. Now Rosetta Stone with Audio Companion allows the learner to take Rosetta Stone anywhere: in the car, the gym or on-the-go! What is Audio Companion? Audio Companion CDs are activities that correspond to the Rosetta Stone CD-ROM software lessons. The learner can listen to Audio Companion and practice what they’ve been learning on the computer, turning travel time into productive language learning time. Audio Companion lets the student access the power of Rosetta Stone lessons whenever and wherever they want, they can play the CD’s on a stereo, or download them to a MP3 player. It empowers the student and helps reinforce the lessons in any busy lifestyle! |
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Rosetta Stone
Released: 2009-08-15
CD-ROM (Childrens Foreign Language Software)
Windows Vista/Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
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- Rosetta Stone Homeschool moves forward only when your student is ready--you set the schedule and your student drives the pace.
- Audio Companion CDs let them reinforce the Rosetta Stone experience anytime, anywhere.
Product Description:
Rosetta Stone Homeschool features a foreign language curriculum specifically designed to provide homeschool students with a rich, fully interactive and engaging language-learning experience, while giving parents the tools and resources needed to manage student progress without extensive planning or supervision. Rosetta Stone Homeschool is self-paced and designed to make it easy for parents to offer language learning even if they don't speak the language their students are studying. Students are instantly captivated by Rosetta Stone so they stay engaged. Plus, with positive reinforcement and quick results, their language-learning confidence soars! |
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Rosetta Stone
Released: 2008-06-16
CD-ROM (Childrens Foreign Language Software)
Windows Vista/Windows XP
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- Rosetta Stone moves forward only when you're ready--you drive the pace, you set the schedule
- Audio Companion lets you take the Rosetta Stone experience anywhere: in the car, at the gym, or on-the-go
Product Description:
Foreign language learning with Rosetta Stone Italian Level 2 with Audio Companion is for intermediate-level language learners. The software lets you interact and engage. By the time you complete this level, you’ll be able to talk about your environment, give and get directions, tell the time, dine out and more. Now Rosetta Stone with Audio Companion allows the learner to take Rosetta Stone anywhere: in the car, the gym or on-the-go! What is Audio Companion? Audio Companion CDs are activities that correspond to the Rosetta Stone CD-ROM software lessons. The learner can listen to Audio Companion and practice what they’ve been learning on the computer, turning travel time into productive language learning time. Audio Companion lets the student access the power of Rosetta Stone lessons whenever and wherever they want, they can play the CD’s on a stereo, or download them to a MP3 player. It empowers the student and helps reinforce the lessons in any busy lifestyle! |
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Rosetta Stone
Released: 2008-06-16
CD-ROM (Childrens Foreign Language Software)
Windows Vista/Windows XP
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- Rosetta Stone moves forward only when you're ready--you drive the pace, you set the schedule
- Audio Companion lets you take the Rosetta Stone experience anywhere: in the car, at the gym, or on-the-go
Product Description:
Foreign language learning with Rosetta Stone Italian Level 3 with Audio Companion is our most advanced language-learning program. The software builds on language fundamentals and conversational skills. Taking what you’ve learned in Levels 1 and 2, we help you reach an advanced level of competence. This competence allows you to connect with the world around you. You will learn to share your ideas and opinions, express your feelings and talk about everyday life; your work, current events and much more. Now Rosetta Stone with Audio Companion allows the learner to take Rosetta Stone anywhere: in the car, the gym or on-the-go! What is Audio Companion? Audio Companion CDs are activities that correspond to the Rosetta Stone CD-ROM software lessons. The learner can listen to Audio Companion and practice what they’ve been learning on the computer, turning travel time into productive language learning time. Audio Companion lets the student access the power of Rosetta Stone lessons whenever and wherever they want, they can play the CD’s on a stereo, or download them to a MP3 player. It empowers the student and helps reinforce the lessons in any busy lifestyle! |
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Rosetta Stone
Released: 2009-08-15
CD-ROM (Childrens Foreign Language Software)
Windows Vista/Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
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Click Here | - Rosetta Stone Homeschool teaches your student a new language naturally, the same way they mastered their first language.
- Rosetta Stone Homeschool moves forward only when your student is ready--you set the schedule and your student drives the pace.
- Audio Companion CDs let them reinforce the Rosetta Stone experience anytime, anywhere.
Product Description:
Rosetta Stone Homeschool features a foreign language curriculum specifically designed to provide homeschool students with a rich, fully interactive and engaging language-learning experience, while giving parents the tools and resources needed to manage student progress without extensive planning or supervision. Rosetta Stone Homeschool is self-paced and designed to make it easy for parents to offer language learning even if they don't speak the language their students are studying. Students are instantly captivated by Rosetta Stone so they stay engaged. Plus, with positive reinforcement and quick results, their language-learning confidence soars! |
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Rosetta Stone Italian
CD-ROM
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Rosetta Stone Version 3 uses rich, vibrant images and voices of native speakers. Learners begin speaking from the very beginning, and learn vocabulary & grammar as they progress through exercises that integrate all major language skills; listening, speaking, reading, and writing. A headset with microphone is included, so students can actually speak when prompted, simulating real life conversation with a native speaker. Each Lesson builds systematically as students progress, and material is continually tested and reinforced. |
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Here are some books about learning to speak Italian:
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By E-Book Emporium (C) 2005
Copyright©2005 E-Book Emporium
Kindle Edition
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DON'T LEAVE FOR YOUR NEXT INTERNATIONAL TRIP BEFORE READING THROUGH THIS LITTLE WONDER!
This book has been updated with an active table of contents
If you want to learn quick, concise, Italian phrases, then this is the ebook guide for you! Whether you're going on a vacation, Commutating with friends or co-workers or just living in an area of the country with a high Italian speaking population, this book can help you to understand some things you couldn't before and actually have small conversations with other 'Italian-speakers'.
Pronunciation Tables For Vowels, Consonants, and Diphthongs In The Italian Language.
Learn How To Say Specific Words Such As: Colors, Telling Time & Dates, Plus Numbers and Counting.
Learn Helpful Travelling Phrases Like Hailing A Taxi, Asking About Bus and Train Travel, And Asking For Directions.
Ask About Hotel Accomodations, How To Order Specific Food And Drink In A Restaraunt, And Even Questions About What Types of Payments Are Accepted!
Goodbye.
Arrivederci. (ah-ree-vay-DAYR-chee)
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By Linguaphone
Linguaphone
CD-ROM
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All-Audio Advantages Take advantage of effective on-the-go learning! All Audio Learn on the go! Instruction is presented in an all-audio format on 16 digitally-recorded CDs. You have the opportunity to learn on the go, taking advantage of time normally wasted. Study in your car, while exercising, doing yard work anywhere you can safely listen to a CD player. No accompanying books are needed to help you complete the lesson activities. Why can t learning be fun? It can! Linguaphone has chosen to present the allTalk 1-2-3 in an entertaining, soap-opera format. No dry old teacher with a monotone voice putting you to sleep, you follow the adventures of a visitor to a Spanish-speaking country as she interacts with individuals in a variety of interesting situations, learning the language and beginning to understand the culture. Actually learn the language Tired of spending money on language courses that don t work? Did you ever think the problem could be with the course and not you? With Linguaphone s unique learning sequence: Listen, Understand, Speak, you will find yourself actually using the language in no time at all! You are presented with a unit of the language, it is then broken down and explained to you, then you put it back together with greater understanding than just repeating what you may not have understood in the first place. You don't just study the language--you gain real proficiency in using your new language! . . . and learn it well! The allTalk methodology not only teaches well, but will take you to full intermediate level in speaking and understanding spoken Spanish. Other popular all-audio courses require three times the cds, three times the money and three times the time to do what Linguaphone s allTalk does with 16-one hour cds. |
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By Pimsleur
Pimsleur
Audio CD
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Comprehensive ESL Italian II includes 30 additional lessons (16 hrs.), plus Readings, which build upon the language skills acquired in Level I. Increased spoken and reading language ability. Level II will double your vocabulary and grammatical structures while increasing your spoken proficiency exponentially. Upon completion of a Level II, you will be able to: * engage in fuller conversations involving yourself, your family, daily activities, interests and personal preferences, * combine known elements into increasingly longer sentences and strings of sentences, * create with language and function in informal situations, * deal with concrete topics in the past, present, and future, * meet social demands and limited job requirements, * begin reading for meaning. Note: In order for the Pimsleur Method to work correctly, you must first complete the Level I language program before proceeding to the Level II language program. |
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By M. Buckby
Linguaphone
Audio CD
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Synopsis Developed by Linguaphone, the world s leading publisher of self-study language courses, Italian PDQ-Quick Comprehensive Course: Learn to Speak, Understand, Read and Write Italian is the perfect way to begin learning the Italian Language. Designed with busy people in mind, Italian PDQ-Quick Comprehensive Course is an effective way to learn all the essential and practical Italian. Native speakers take the listener to France, where you will discover how to get by in a wide variety of everyday situations. Topics covered include: meeting people for the first time; asking a question; ordering food and drink; starting a conversation; getting to know someone; talking about your friends and family; finding your way around and asking directions; talking about your home and where you live; hiring a car; and sightseeing. All the recordings are bilingual, so you can study simply by listening to the lessons on the CDs. . The 64 page course book offers helpful backup and extra practice. From the Publisher PDQ - the first step towards fluency Linguaphone aims to provide a solution for every language requirement, The PDQ range of language courses is designed specifically to bridge the gap between our full language courses and the requirements of the traveler or holiday maker. PDQ is the perfect course for the person who wishes to take the first steps towards speaking a new language or would like to learn all the language needed for traveling and holidays abroad. Contents 4 sixty-minute audio CDs Audio Recordings PDQ covers a wide range of every day situations and uses native speakers to deliver an active vocabulary of over 500 words. Lessons are bilingual, which means that it is possible to complete a PDQ course by simply listening to the recordings. Lessons on CD allow the student to instantly access different parts of the PDQ course. Course Book PDQ contains a full-color 64 page program guide. |
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By Rick Knowles
Penton Overseas
Paperback (48 pages; 1)
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Penton's best-selling Lyric Language bilingual children's audio is now available in an expanded activity kit -- children can listen to the 21 original songs on the CD, or watch live-action videos set to the songs on DVD, as well as follow along with the full-color laminated Lyric and Activity Book! Audio CD has 21 original songs about key concepts like opposites, alphabet, animals, family and food, sung in completely bilinqual format by all native speakers! DVD has 21 original live-action videos, one for each song, includes lyrics at bottom of screen in time with the music! Lyric & Activity Book includes full lyrics to all songs, complete with illustrations, and offers activities to go with every song, reinforcing the vocabulary learned from the songs! |
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By Jassen Bowman and James Orr
LearnToBeRich.com, Inc
Audio CD
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By A. de R. Lysle
Stabilimenti Liguri Arti Grafiche
Hardcover
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By A. de R Lysle
Stabilimenti liguri arti grafiche
Unknown Binding (332 pages)
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By Arturo Sergio
Brentano's
Unknown Binding (197 pages)
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By Jassen Bowman
Web Launch, Inc.
Audio CD
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