This software/book combo is a whole new way to learn Italian! See and
hear the words as you practice with the interactive Sticky Labels, Flash
Cards and special activities. Now, learning Italian is faster and easier
than ever! Soon you'll be able to ask for directions to the Trevi
Fountain, shop for souvenirs near the Ponte Vecchio, and chat with the
locals as you sit down to dinner in the Piazza San Marco. And with the
cut-out menu guides, ordering a meal, or "un pasto," and that
perfect glass of wine is an enjoyable and easy experience. "ITALIAN in
10 minutes a day" is a complete, and fun, hands-on language learning
program--it will spark your passion for Italian and teach you everything
you need for your adventures in Italy!
The "10 minutes a day" Program:
The "10 minutes a day" proven methodology guarantees success--all
you have to do is set aside 10 minutes and you'll be on your way. Why 10
minutes a day? Because 10 minutes is doable, it fits easily into your
life and it's not overwhelming.
The program is created so that you can work at your own pace. You set
the pace and you decide when you're ready to move to the next Step.
The book is purposely designed to look like a child's workbook--it's not
intimidating or overwhelming. Instead, it's approachable and engaging
for everyone at any age.
The book covers material equivalent to more than a year of high school
Italian or the 1st quarter of Italian at university.
The vocabulary hones in on key essential words that you'll actually use
when traveling. You'll learn Key Question Words so you can ask for what
you need; money and numbers so you can shop and pay bills; directions so
you can get to your destination smoothly, and so much more that will
make your experience abroad enjoyable.
Study aids and fun activities such as word games, puzzles and
interactive modules are academically designed and strategically
interwoven into the program to help you succeed.
Contents include:
The 132-page illustrated workbook: Use the book to guide you,
step-by-step, through learning and speaking Italian.
Full color throughout: Visually engages you and is conducive to learning
quickly.
Digital download of "10 minutes a day" language learning software:
Use the interactive modules to hear the words, practice and play, track
your score and have fun! (PC and Mac friendly)
150 Sticky Labels (both in the book and for your computer): Place the
Sticky Labels around the house and office to learn new words without any
extra time or effort. Use the interactive Sticky Labels module on your
computer to hear the words, review, keep track of your score and
improve.
Ready-made Flash Cards (both in the book and for your computer): Take
the ready-made flash cards with you and review your vocabulary on the
go. Use the interactive Flash Card module on your computer to hear the
words, practice and test yourself.
Cut-out Menu Guide: Practice at your local restaurant and take it on
your trip.
Pronunciation Guide: With the Guide and simple phonetics above each
Italian word, it's easy for native English speakers to begin speaking
Italian with the correct pronunciation.
Over 300 "Free Words: " Sounding similar to their English counterparts,
these Italian words take no extra effort to add to your vocabulary.
Glossary of over 2,000 new words, definitions, and pronunciation: So you
can quickly look up an Italian word, its pronunciation and definition.
