Conversational Italian: In 20 Lessons (Cortina Method)

By Michael Cagno

Cortina Method Conversational Italian in 20 Lessons , Illustrated Step by Step , these twenty lessons, with charming and helpful illustrations, will enable you, regardless of previous languge training, to read, write and speak Italian in the shortest possible time. The Cortina Method has been time-tested and is the quick, easy and natural way to learn a language. It has received the approval of teachers, students, schools, colleges, and business firms all over the world. Guide to Pronunciation and Spelling Explains how to pronounce the sounds, words and phrases of the language through simple phonetic symbols based on English spelling. Rules of spelling are also explained. Twenty Conversational Lessons These lessons include useful vocabularies and everyday conversations. Alongside of each word and sentence is given the correct pronunciation and English translation. Easy-to-understand grammatical footnotes are combined in this Method to make your language study effective and interesting. Complete Reference Grammar Provides a complete and clear explanation of every rule of structure. It is cross-referenced with and adds to the explanation in the conversational lesson footnotes. Bi-Lingual Dictionary Italian-English/English-Italian Dictionary contains all useful words and terms you need to know, so you can locate them easily.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805014993
• ISBN13: 9780805014990
• Release Date: September 1990
• Publisher: R. D. Cortina Company
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Good Resource

I have taken some Italian in the past and wanted to brush up for a trip. Overall I am happy with this book and the way it is set up. My only complaints are that it is a little formal for current day conversation.

conversational Italian in 20 lessons

I enjoy using this book because it is easy to understand and I am able to make up sentences and phrases of my own that I will use.The pronunciation of the words is clearly understandable... I have ordered a another copy for my sister...

This book is a must have!

I am making the transition from Spanish to Italian and this book has been an indispensible resource. It includes conversational Italian, vocabulary, grammar, verb conjugations, etc. I haven't found a more complete tool yet!