When even a simple sentence sounds like an aria, it’s difficult to resist striking up a conversation in Italian. Besides, all you need for la dolce vita is to be able to tell your Moschino from your macchiato and your Fellini from your fettuccine!
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Great phrase guide book. I do have experience learning and studying other languages and that skill has helped me while reading this. However, I love the organization (the different colors in font and background is great for quick reference). The mini lesson on pronunciation is wonderful. I recommend this for any traveler who is serious about learning phrases for getting around on a trip in Italy and is willing to commit a little time to reading and studying it before their trip. If I really study it I feel like I am taking first and second year italian all while fitting in the palm of my hand.