Learn how to read in Italian--instantly!

Easy Italian Reader is a unique, easy-to-follow guide based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it immediately! Whether you're a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, you will dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories.

• Build your comprehension of the Italian language with readings of increasing difficulty
• Find out what unfamiliar words and phrases mean with the book's helpful glossary
• Discover the nuances of Italian language and culture as well as the country's history through engaging texts
• Get a feel for authentic Italian society with readings from contemporary literature

Use the accompanying CD-ROM to hear engaging recordings of most of the fifty passages featured in the book. You can listen to and view text simultaneously on your computer or download the audio files to your iPod or other mp3 device for learning on-the-go.