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The Pimsleur Method teaches speaking and understanding Italian right from the start

For almost 50 years, in over 50 languages, the Pimsleur Method has been recognized by experts worldwide as one of the fastest and most effective ways to learn to speak another language. With Pimsleur you will learn Italian in the same way you learned your first language as a child, acquiring the vocabulary of the new language, along with the melody, rhythm, and intonation of Italian as used in everyday conversation.

The Science of Memory

Dr. Paul Pimsleur's research on memory was one of his most significant achievements: he discovered that if reminded of new words and information at gradually increasing intervals of time, the learners would remember the words or information for increasingly longer periods. Dr. Pimsleur documented that the acquisitions would actually move from short-term into long-term, or permanent, memory.

The Reading Program

Pimsleur Language Programs use the same revolutionary learning Method to teach you to read, as well as to speak. You will start by sounding out Italian, learning to associate the new sound system to the English alphabet you know. Gradually you will learn to look at the words and see them with "Italian eyes." And you will learn to read Italian without an English accent.

Learn on the Go!

goItalian makes it easier than ever to use the Pimsleur programs by including the spoken lessons in two audio formats. Now you can listen anytime, anywhere: in your car or at home and on your MP3 player.

The ITALIAN Language:
Italian is the official language of Italy and San Marino, and one of the official languages of Switzerland. Italian is spoken by about 58 million people in Italy, 24,000 in San Marino, 840,000 in Switzerland, another 1 million in other European countries, and approximately 5 million in North and South America. Historically, Italian is a daughter language of Latin. Italian uses the Roman alphabet. The pronunciation of the language follows the spelling very closely. Italian is often described both as the language of art and music as well as the language best suited to singing.

What Pimsleur Students Say About the Program:

"WOW, IT REALLY WORKS! Yes, it really works..If the first tape gives me this fluency/confidence; it goes without saying that the rest will do the same. I started speaking in German with my friends. Buy it, listen to it and find yourself speaking German."
          --Ik Soo Lim, Lausanne, Switzerland

"I found Pimsleur Portuguese VERY EASY TO USE. I have other self-taught programs, but this was by far the best. The speakers enunciated well and allowed you enough time to repeat the phrases without rushing. There is no writing or reading to be done. Using my walkman, I found it convenient to carry with me and listen. The key to this program is the repetition. I enjoy using it."
          --John Holmes, Burtonsville, MD

"Excellent! WELL WORTH THE MONEY. These tapes are tremedous for learning to speak the language. They train you to actually think in German - you are not just regurgitating set phrases, but learning to use the language in many different ways. I am saving my money for the second set - if the first set is this good, I can only imagine how much I could learn from all three sets!"
          --Wendi Dunlap, Seattle, WA

"PIMSLEUR IS THE BEST EVER! This is the best program available to learn Korean on the market today. I know because I have audited a dozen of them. It is very simple. Just play a side per day."
          --D.M. Rothschild, Ph.D.

"It's great! This audiobook made me and my little sister learn the basics of the French language. It's really effective. Well, Dr. Pimsleur's method works for both the young and the old. Now, I YEARN TO LEARN MORE!"
          --Leah Nillas, Quezon City, Philippines

"Top-quality teach-yourself Japanese, no reading involved. LEARNING LANGUAGES WAS NEVER THIS MUCH FUN...I would recommend this to all who would like to begin their study of the Japanese language...the Pimsleur method is very easy to learn from, hear and repeat."
          --Christopher Muro, Pittsburgh, PA

"Very quick start to German. These tapes allow you to learn as quickly or slowly as you like. Also, the way that it is presented allowed me to retain the skills much longer than I was able to using book or book-and-tape methods. Perhaps most importantly, by learning aurally and practicing orally I DEVELOPED VERY GOOD PRONUNCIATION."
          --Damien Del Russo, Dusseldorf, Germany