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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781886156753
Format: Color, NTSC
ISBN: 1886156751
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Number Of Items: 1
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Release Date: July 11, 2000
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Sales Rank: 31509

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Get both The Basics and Nouns, Verbs & Adjectives!

The Lively World of Italian: The Basics and The Lively World of Italian: Nouns, Verbs and Adjectives are the perfect way - for students of all ages - to master and enjoy the Italian language.
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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - like a cemmercial it just sticks in your head
you remember the contents of the video which is the most important part


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - It's OK, but...
like one of the reviewers said, the instruction of pronunciation is wrong, especially with single vs double consonants. The instances that comes to my mind are r/rr and z/zz. With the r/rr, they pronounce "caro" and "carro" the same way, with the trilled sound. In reality "carro" has the trill whereas "caro" does not. The "r" in "caro" is pronounced more like the "dd" in the English word "ladder".

The other single/double consonants also taught incorrectly are "z/zz". A single "z" in Italian has a "d" sound in front of it, like in "ad zone". The "zz" is taught to sound the same as the single "z" when in reality it has a "ts" sounds like in "hits" or "ritz".

Even though I'm from an Italian-American family, I know minimal Italian but enough to know how letters are pronounced. ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Great place to start!
These DVDs were great for learning some basics of Italian. The format that might be considered a bit campy makes these programs fun to watch. The combination of audio, reading, and visuals (cartoons, skits, dialogs, etc) cater to almost anyone's learning style, especially those who get bored trying to learn a language out of a book. This combination really helped me remember a lot of little things that came in handy during my trip to Italy. These programs are (as advertised) for beginners and if you've already got the basics, this may not be the product for you. Nonetheless, this was a great starting point, with a fun approach to learning. Ciao!


Rating: 2 out of 5 stars - Speak Italian like an American
While watching the first DVD in this set (Italian Basics), I have discovered several inconsistencies (and I haven't even finished it yet). I was hoping to learn Italian in an entertaining way, and to learn to speak it like a native (with correct pronunciation and emphasis). They got it half right. The DVD effectively uses visuals, repetition, and dialogue to make learning some basic Italian easy and memorable. But in the first three lessons I have already found a multitude of words or letters that were pronounced in at least two different ways each, which is sloppy, to say the least. The problem for a new student is knowing which is the CORRECT pronunciation (and, YES, there IS a correct pronunciation). I will have to rely on OTHER sources to teach me which is the correct pronunciation. I wonder ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Bravissimo!
This has been one of the most helpful items I've used to learn a language. I recommend it to anyone wanting to learn Italian. These videos are modern and up-to-date. They're fun, and definitely not boring. I love the role playing that they do because it helps everything sink in and stay in your memory. What else can I say, but bravissimo!!
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