Italian the Easy Way

by Marcel; Heywood Danesi

This imaginatively presented course is useful to those outside a classroom environment who want to begin learning Italian, as well as those students of Italian who wish to supplement their studies to better their grades and increase language proficiency.

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1987

Reviews

[Madame · Rating 2 out of 5]

AVOID, if you seriously wish to learn the language. Nothing is clear, maybe it's TOO easy, if all you want to learn is phrases, which will not help you express yourself via the structure of the language.

[Sally Edsall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I achieved a reasonable degree of proficiency in Italian several years ago, but through lack of use, have forgotten a lot. I bought this book with the intention of doing some self-guided study to "brush up". It is absolutely perfect for that use.

Each short lesson is followed by numerous written exercises. All the answers are in the back (no peeking!)

The book would be a useful supplement for anyone learning Italian through other means - in a class, via audio or computer-based courses. It would give the curious a basic understanding of grammar, but would not be a useful single tool for achieving spoken fluency or comprehension as it does not involve listening or speaking.

But for those in my situation, it is perfect, and much cheaper than buying a full grammar text and/or audio course, much of which you might not need.

[De · Rating 4 out of 5]

Taking 12 weeks of Italian courses and this book is very helpful but the teacher makes all the difference. If you just read it without someone explaining it it's much more dificile.

[Jane Mackay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really 3.5 stars, because the depth and quality of the instruction tapers off in the last few chapters.