Product Details
- Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only.
This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. )
- Format: Color
- Rated: NR
- Studio: CEREBELLUM
- DVD Release Date: October 29, 2001
- DVD Features:
- ASIN: B00004UDSB
- Average Customer Review:
Based on 4 reviews.
All Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review:
1 of 1 people found the
following review helpful:
Great place to start! , December 3, 2004
These DVDs were great for learning some basics of Italian. The format that
might be considered a bit campy makes these programs fun to watch. The
combination of audio, reading, and visuals (cartoons, skits, dialogs, etc) cater
to almost anyone's learning style, especially those who get bored trying to
learn a language out of a book. This combination really helped me remember a lot
of little things that came in handy during my trip to Italy. These programs are
(as advertised) for beginners and if you've already got the basics, this may not
be the product for you. Nonetheless, this was a great starting point, with a fun
approach to learning. Ciao!
6 of 9 people found the
following review helpful:
Speak Italian like an American, June 23, 2002
While watching the first DVD in this set (Italian Basics), I have discovered
several inconsistencies (and I haven't even finished it yet). I was hoping to
learn Italian in an entertaining way, and to learn to speak it like a native
(with correct pronunciation and emphasis). They got it half right. The DVD
effectively uses visuals, repetition, and dialogue to make learning some basic
Italian easy and memorable. But in the first three lessons I have already found
a multitude of words or letters that were pronounced in at least two different
ways each, which is sloppy, to say the least. The problem for a new student is
knowing which is the CORRECT pronunciation (and, YES, there IS a correct
pronunciation). I will have to rely on OTHER sources to teach me which is the
correct pronunciation. I wonder how much else they got wrong? Ultimately, there
are some valuable tidbits of information on this DVD, but don't expect to sound
like anything but an American speaking Italian.
7 of 8 people found the
following review helpful:
Bravissimo!, August 30, 2001
This has been one of the most helpful items I've used to learn a language. I
recommend it to anyone wanting to learn Italian. These videos are modern and
up-to-date. They're fun, and definitely not boring. I love the role playing that
they do because it helps everything sink in and stay in your memory. What else
can I say, but bravissimo!! --This text refers to an out
of print or unavailable edition of this title
30 of 32 people found the
following review helpful:
It does have the basic grammar., January 29, 2001
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"mwa" (Dallas, TX United States) |
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I was satisfied with both VHS tapes as a grammar overview of Italian, but
anyone wanting to "learn Italian" from them is bound to be disappointed. This
was a review course only. Both tapes 1 and 2 were fast-paced run-throughs of the
basics of counting, days and months, and the rules of grammar, construction,
conjugation and word agreement. They teach very little actual Italian
conversation. The viewer will see and hear less than 30 simple sentences on both
tapes combined, and they are only used to illustrate a quickly stated rule of
the language. Again, these tapes are a valuable review of the rules for
already-established students of the language. They are not for teaching the
language. It's too bad someone can't come up with a 20-volume set that would
teach Italian from simple to complex, like the PBS French (Carpetz) tapes do so
well. --This text refers to an out of print or
unavailable edition of this title
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