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Pimsleur Italian Level 1 Lessons 1-5
- Learn to Speak and Understand Italian with Pimsleur Language Programs
- Narrated by: Pimsleur
- Series: Pimsleur Italian, Book 1
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
- Original Recording Audiobook
- Categories: Education & Learning, Language Learning
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The Pimsleur® Method: the easiest, fastest way to learn a new language. Completely portable, easily downloadable, and lots of fun. You’ll be speaking and understanding in no time flat! Each lesson of Italian Level 1 Lessons 1-5provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension and on learning to speak Italian.
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- Mike Spencer
- 02-06-18
Overpriced part of a complete Italian course
Would you try another book from Pimsleur and/or Pimsleur?
Yes
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Narration is fine.
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This language series is good, but over-priced. One credit for 2.5 hours is very expensive. I much prefer the Paul Noble series (also on Audible), which is a fraction of the price, but slightly better. Both series use the same pedagogical principles, but target somewhat different vocabulary. Both will get you ready to converse at a basic level in Italy. The Paul Noble series has a shortcoming in that for some bizarre reason, he completely omits basics such as “Good morning, Sir.” However, that shortcoming can be made up for within one hour on YouTube. Other than that, he uses the same principles as this course, but in a much friendlier way that makes his courses more fun to do. Both focus on conversation, of course. This was the third language I taught myself (after French and Spanish). I found that the best way to learn Italian was this:
Step 1. Start by watching the three videos called “Italian Pronunciation: Learn How to Pronounce Italian Vowels” on the YouTube channel ItalyMadeEasy. This gets you pronouncing the vowels correctly from the start, which is vital for speaking Italian in such a way that Italians can understand you. Neither the Paul Noble series nor the Pimsleur series addresses this vital need. In three months of learning Italian so far, nothing has helped me more than these three videos.
Step 2. Then do all three parts of the Paul Noble Italian series, which will only cost you about $15 (pay for it rather than using credits, as each of the three units is only about $5). I love his language courses, and so does my wife. These three parts give you about 12 hours of instruction, and will on their own be enough to get you started in conversing in Italian.
Step 3. Then, if you want to spend a fortune to learn even more and fill in some of the gaps in the Paul Noble course, get the Pimsleur courses.
Step 4. In the meantime, all along the way, keep watching the ItalyMadeEasy videos on YouTube. These are excellent, taught by an extremely likeable Italian teacher called Manu. I especially recommend the video on vowels already mentioned, plus a video called “Learn Italian: Learn Basic Italian Greetings.” This is much better than any other video on this topic I have ever found, and is vital for learning how Italians actually use greetings in real life. For example, I was astonished to learn that foreigners in Italy should almost NEVER use the greeting “Ciao” (it’s only used for close friends and small children; using it with strangers or hotel clerks or waiters is impolite and disrespectful). Also, check out his Playlist called “Essential Italian Expressions” – small chunks of vital information about how Italian is really spoken. Apart from that, there are lots of other useful videos on this channel. These videos really fill in the gaps left by the more traditional language courses.
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- Janeaustenruns
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Having completed the first five lessons of Phase One of the Pimsleur Italian lessons, I can say, "eccellente". I've been listening to another set of audio lessons to learn Italian and I very much prefer the Pimsleur. The very thorough pronunciation and slow pace make it easy to do something else such as drive, fold laundry or do dishes and listen and learn.
That said, this might be too slow paced for someone who just wants to learn a few phrases for travel, or who picks up language very quickly. Sometimes the "Italian for Idiots" type of series seemed like a good name.
I have enjoyed and learned quite a bit already and will download the next five lessons. I checked to see how many more lessons there are in the series and was amazed to see there are three "phases" with about 30 lessons per phase. I should be pretty good by the time I complete all that.
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- Livenlearn
- 01-13-19
Not enough content or vocabulary
While repetition is fine, there needs to be a little bit more content and vocabulary so one leaves this first level with something other than hello how are you do you speak Italian.
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- Doctor George
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Too Expensive to Be a Realistic Way to Learn
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it is excellent
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all good
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all good
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
it works for learning
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The problem for me was that there are only 5 lessons per purchase and there are dozens and dozens of lessons, thus it use up so many points to actually learn a language this way. Maybe it would still be less than hiring a teacher. I did learn a lot in even a few lessons, however, and I recommend it if you feel you can afford it.
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- Terrye
- 08-14-10
The best language audio course I've found
We are preparing for a trip to Italy and I wanted to get some familiarity with the language. The older I get, the harder learning a new language seems to be. I am totally amazed at how comfortable I am becoming with simple conversations. I am enjoying learning Italian, and find this instruction to be totally non-threatening and interesting. The approach challenges me to think in the language in a new way - it isn't just listen and repeat - it engages you in a conversation. There is a very appropriate amount of review and recall, but you can't get bored because new words and conversations keep occurring. This course is comparable to, or maybe even better than, having a live instructor! Now that I've found Pimsleur, I hope to be able to explore more languages, too.
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- Howie Greene
- 07-03-19
Too formal
It is not clearly explained that you are learning ONLY how to speak formally to someone.
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- Karolyn Morgan
- 11-11-12
The Easiest Way to Learn a Language!
Would you consider the audio edition of Italian Phase 1, Unit 01-05 to be better than the print version?
Not applicable. This is designed to be a listening experience, not a written one.
What did you like best about this story?
Learning is almost effortless, as I imagine it must have been learning a first language as a toddler.
What does the narrator bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Not applicable.
Any additional comments?
I have used Pimsleur for Spanish, French, Italian and Japanese, and I still remember each other tme even though I haven't used the French or Spanish for years. It is an excellent method for learning while driving or working around the house, since it is all audio-based. Pimsleur's understanding of how language memory works is revolutionary.
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- Kindle Customer
- 10-09-18
first lessons were slow. then it got really fast
it was alright they didn't go deep into it. which I would prefer. and they spoke really fast at some points
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- Bertus
- 09-29-18
Good way to learn but expensive! In two minds
I enjoyed the way it was taught and it gives you enough time to think and repeat.
I am disappointed though with how little content is covered in one book. I see there is a whole series of books but wondering whether it might not be better just doing proper classes or courses instead of buying the whole series?
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- carlos p arias
- 06-26-17
They repeat the same thing over and over until is annoying
Did not Lear anything is a wasted a time and money to buy this audio book, they repeat the same thing over and over, do you speak Italian do you Italian, what should I ask if they speak Italian if I don't
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- Judy
- 02-23-11
This really works!
I have tried nightclasses, tapes, CD's and books in an effort to learn Italian. As fast as it went in one ear, it tumbled out of the other. One last attempt with Pimsleur - and it is really working. I play the unit while driving to and from work. No different to listening to the radio. Pimsleur recommend one unit per day. I do one unit over two or three days, twice a day. But I can remember it. The speaking is clear, no reading (for the first units) and today I remember most of what I learned yesterday. When I feel confidant, I move on to the next unit. Half a dozen new words incorporated into what I have learnt .... and so on. Easy! So if nothing else has worked for you, give this a try. It could be the system that gets through to you. It has really worked for me.
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- Twiggy
- 03-06-15
Ideal For Learning Correct Pronunciation
If, like me, you don't enjoy feeling like you are back in school trying to follow courses that use books and written exercises then this course is ideal. I'm really enjoying it.
What's great about it is the authentic, neutral accent spoken at normal native speed. It is fantastic for playing in the car or on an iPod whilst out walking. The speed takes you by surprise at first and tunes your ear so it is ready for the real world. I remember the first time I asked an Italian a simple question and just didn't understand a word of the reply because they spoke so quickly.
Its a good idea to record yourself taking part in the lessons to hear how you are really pronouncing the words. It is uncomfortable to listen to yourself at first but it really helps you to perfect your pronunciation. There is no doubt that this course has dramatically improved my pronunciation.
This isn't the course to follow if you just want a few phrases to get by in a restaurant or bar. You will need to complete all the phases of this course to gain any useful amount to Italian. It would therefore be wise to know what you are letting yourself in for in terms of time and cost for all the phases.
At the beginning of the course the authors deliberately use some constructs that no native would speak. I'm sure this is to help the listener understand the structure behind the language and make it directly translate from English. Thankfully this practice begins to disappear toward the end of the first phase.
Finally, I think you make better progress learning a language if you follow multiple courses in parallel. Even simple scenarios involving greetings are dealt with slightly differently in each course and so you don't get phased by all the different responses you receive when you do start talking to real Italians.
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- Amazon Customer
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This programme was clear and easy to follow and I enjoyed learning the limited amount of Italian it offered. But I did feel somewhat cheated by the small vocabulary that I ended up learning when I considered the cost. I have decided not to purchase the rest of the programme as it is far too expensive but will look for a cheaper alternative.
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- Robert
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This is excellent for three reasons. firstly, it involves you in real conversations from the start. secondly, it uses the staged memory recall method of learning. finally, it concentrates on developing a good accent. I've studied italian for ten years and was interested to see how this course worked. I like it and will use it on other languages now.
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- rachael
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really helpful
I really enjoyed this. apart from being made for Americans, it's helped me retain the laanguage and restored my confidence in my ability to pick up a new language.
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- Gillian Kincaid
- 10-24-19
I prefer learning in class
Bought this to learn Italian over the summer before starting my next term. Not sure about this way of learning, it teaches phrases which I don't think gives the best method for learning the grammar etc Will stick to my nightschool
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- A. McCaffrey
- 09-07-18
Couldnt take to it. Bored me to tears.
Starts teaching sentences before the very basics. For example I can ask are you American before I can count to two.
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- Piers Lewis
- 02-23-16
one of the easiest ways I've found to learn.
This is now the 4th pimsler course I own. I have found it so easy to learn each language I have chosen, regardless of what it is. The course is broken down into manageable chunks. It is easy to hear and repeat the pronunciation and remember each section.
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- ODEAN
- 01-24-16
Benisimo! Bravo! Fantastico! Molto Bene! d-j-b.
Loved it!
I worried I would struggle, but the narrator was perfect! Great Job!
I was very impressed with the speed in which I picked up the language, but feel that it very important to practice each day...it helps with your fluency.
I sometimes had trouble speaking that fast but by constantly hearing the Italian language, you soon get used to that speed and learn how to melt some of the sentences into one...it think it's very pretty! lol
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- Mr. Antonio Podesta
- 09-16-15
Excellent Language Learning Product.
Fantastic learning experience. The new language was really committed to my memory by using product.
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- mona hussain
- 11-12-21
learning made easy
easy course to follow and understand and good repetition so can sink in easily ...learnt the content and may review it all again
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- KK
- 04-14-21
Excellent language learning for spoken Italian
An Excellent language learning course for Spoken Italian , in daily 30 minute segments so easy to fit into most schedules