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Words become associated with objects and ideas because they are introduced in a context where the meaning is clear and the reinforcement is immediate. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to introduce the beginning student to a new language and to systematically develop the language skills of more advanced students"--p. [2] of jewel case insert.

From ordering calamari in Venice to making new friends in Tuscan hill towns, it helps to speak some of the native tongue in Italy. Rick Steves offers well-tested Italian words and phrases that come in handy in a variety of situations.

"In My First Look at Italian, beginning readers follow the narrative of an Italian-speaking character through a typical day. Labels on real-life photos introduce common Italian words. Each label lists the English word, as well as the Italian word and its pronunciation. An introduction gives more insight into the language, and a guide at the beginning of the book teaches readers and caregivers how to navigate the book's features. Translations of colors,...

Labeled illustrations provide the English and Italian words for the sun, shoes, a cat, a book, and other familiar items, along with Italian pronunciations.

Several Danish students of an Italian language class find romance in their studies of the language of love

This book provides a wealth of vocabulary-building opportunities for young learners of Italian, and also for anyone who wants the stimulus of learning with pictures.

Presents 1,000 common Italian words accompanied by drawings. Contains a pronunciation guide.

"Simple text paired with themed illustrations invite the reader to learn to speak Italian"--Provided by publisher.