Italian in 3 Months: Beginners Language Course (Hugo)

by Milena Reynolds

The Hugo series of popular self-study language courses prepares the visitor for vacation or business travel in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Spanish-speaking Central and South America. The books guide the language student through essential grammar, pronunciation, model sentences and word lists to build up vocabulary, conversation exercises to practice speaking skills, and a small bilingual dictionary. Native speakers of each language demonstrate proper use of the language, including the words and exercises from the books as well as specially adapted vocal drills for oral work, making pronunciation easy with Hugo's unique "imitated pronunciation" system.

Genres: Reference, Language, Travel

253 pages, Paperback

First published July 3, 2003

Reviews

[Kathy England · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally done. It only took me nine months to finish a book supposed to take only three months. But I was using this in conjunction with Duolingo. It was very helpful in detailing the grammer, but as a language guide it didn't give nearly enough practice. And no, I didn't memorize every vocabulary word in it, but it is amazing how many of the words I already knew from Duolingo. I will continue to use it as a grammar reference.

[Elliott Bignell · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the spirit of full disclosure, I should perhaps mention that I have had this book at least fifteen years and am still nowhere near fluent in Italian. On the other hand, I was a lot more fluent three months after buying it, and the problem is not so much with the book as with my patchy application.

The book is clearly organised and easy to study. The first couple of chapters provide a pronunciation guide and after that it is presumed that you have got the gist. Each chapter comes with a selection of vocabulary, two to four conversations and associated exercises, and an element or two of grammar. With systematic study this book could easily introduce you to all the important elements of a full Italian grammar and enough vocabulary to get by in all non-specialist situations.

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the text for my Italian class.

[Valters Bondars · Rating 3 out of 5]

5/10