Whether you are planning a romantic Italian getaway, packing a knapsack for<br /> your junior year abroad, or just want to engage your Italian business associate in everyday conversation,<i>Italian Made Simple</i>is the perfect book for any self-learner. Void of all the non-essentials and refreshingly easy to understand,<i>Italian Made Simple</i>includes:<br /> <br /> * basics of grammar<br /> * vocabulary building exercises<br /> * pronunciation aids<br /> * common expressions<br /> * word puzzles and language games<br /> * contemporary reading selections<br /> * Italian culture and history<br /> * economic information<br /> * Italian-English and English-Italian dictionaries<br /> <br /> Complete with drills, exercises, and answer keys for ample practice opportunities,<i>Italian Made Simple</i>will soon have you speaking Italian like a native.