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Learn Italian with The Pimsleur Method
Speak Italian like a native!
It’s now possible to speak and understand a foreign language effortlessly. The world-famous Pimsleur Method™ combines well-established research, most-useful vocabulary and a completely intuitive process to get you speaking right from the first day. All Pimsleur® courses feature real-world context and flexible vocabulary enabling you to learn your new language in a fluid, natural way. Pimsleur gives you everything you need. It’s the simplest way to start speaking a new language today.
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Reviews for Italian Phase 1, Units 1-30
REVIEWS SUMMARY
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Pros
- It works (11)
- Perfects accent (10)
- Easy to use (9)
- Fun (9)
- Portable (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (11)
- Fun (9)
- Self-improvement (9)
- Family background/heritage (6)
- Business/work (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Traveler (9), Business person (4)
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Pros
- Fun
- Lesson Subjects Humor
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
- Use Over Automobile Radio
Cons
- Too Fast
Best Uses
- Family background/Heritage
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Italian Phase 1, Units 1-30:
The audio portion is very good, and I feel I am making real progress. I must pause after prompts (at first), but repetition improves my speed.
It is difficult to understand the value of the Reading Lessons, as they seem to be just a list of vocabulary.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Business/Work
- Family background/Heritage
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Italian Phase 1, Units 1-30:
Just remember to allow 30 days of practice before going to your country. If you do that, you will impress native speakers with your fluent pronunciation and respect for traditional forms of address.
Pros
- Easy to use
- It Works
- Portable
Cons
- Time commitment
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Italian Phase 1, Units 1-30:
!I love Pimsleur language programs! I did all 4 levels of German, and I've just started learning Italian. I'm ablo about to go to Europe to test out my language skills.
Pros
- Easy to use
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
- Expensive
- No writing component
Best Uses
- Family background/Heritage
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Italian Phase 1, Units 1-30:
I love how there are real Italian speakers.
And I love how they sound out the words and really explain everything to you. It's very helpful!
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Business/Work
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Italian Phase 1, Units 1-30:
The Pimsleur method is the most effective approach that I've tried in learning Italian. It really helps you comprehend the spoken word (as natives would speak them) in a very short period of time.
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Merchant response: The Readings are to teach you how to "read" Italian, seeing the words with "Italian eyes." It introduces the Italian sound system.