Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way with Online Audio

by Marcel Danesi, Heywood Wald

This unique book makes learning Italian easy, practical, and fun! Suitable for teaching adults, as well as older children. 
Barron's Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way covers the basics of reading, writing, understanding, and speaking Italian. The engaging, interactive lessons and exercises can be done in just a few minutes per day and are supplemented
In just minutes a day, readers will pick up enough Italian for most everyday situations--from meeting and greeting people to asking directions and handling simple business transactions.

296 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2014

About the author

Marcel Danesi (b. Marcello Danesi, 1946) is a current Professor of Semiotics and Linguistic Anthropology at the University of Toronto. He is known for his work in language, communications, and semiotics; being Director of the Program in Semiotics and Communication Theory.

He has also held positions at Rutgers University (1972), The University of Rome "La Sapienza" (1988), the Catholic University of Milan (1990), and the University of Lugano.

He is the Editor-in-Chief of Semiotica: Journal of the International Association for Semiotic Studies and is a past-president of the Semiotic Society of America.

Reviews

[Amber · Rating 3 out of 5]

It doesn't follow a very good logical path and not all of the terminology is accurate. It is however, humorous.