Way-cool Italian Phrase Book: The Italian That Kids Really Speak - Softcover

Wightwick, Jane

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9780071448413: Way-cool Italian Phrase Book: The Italian That Kids Really Speak

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071448411 ISBN 13: 9780071448413

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2005

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A hip Italian phrase books for what matters most to your kids--sports, music, games, and more!

Most Italian phrase books are written to educate serious adults. Problem is, most Italian-language learners live in the exciting yet awkward world of kids.Way-Cool Italian Phrasebook is the only Italian language-learning program on the market that focuses on the huge preteen market and the things your kids want to talk about, from favorite foods and games to clothes, sports, and more. It includes a prominently displayed, eye-grabbing mini-CD, made to operate on any tray-loading CD player and filled with a fun mix of tunes, chatting, and hanging out, all spoken by native-speaking kids.

Designed for fun and to appeal to the more sophisticated sensibilities of kids heading into their teen years,Way-Cool Italian Phrasebook features:

A look at what life is like for Italian teens
Tips on using idioms and slang like a native speaker
Important basics such as colors, numbers, days of the week, greetings, and more

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From the Back Cover:

Warning! Don't let your teachers catch you with this book!

There are no grammar exercises and no vocabulary tests. Just the words and phrases you want to know.

Learn to use slang like a native Italian speaker
Find out the right words for your basic needs--food, friends, and fashion (and more)
Mini-CD includes vignettes featuring real Italian kids as they chat with each other, hang out, and even sing
Did we mention no grammar drills or vocab quizzes?

So if studying Italian at school is a pain or you're visiting Italy, you can get with the in-crowd and show off to your friends, your parents, and--if you dare--your teachers.

About the Author:

Jane Wightwick is a respected language instructor and developer of language programs.

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