A desktop version is available for Mac® or Windows® computers.Audio lessons can also be played on Amazon® Echo® devices using the Alexa® Pimsleur Skill.Audio lessons can be streamed or downloaded for offline use in the Pimsleur App for iPhone®, iPad®, and most Android™ devices.Italian uses the Roman alphabet and the pronunciation of the language follows the spelling very closely. Historically, Italian is a daughter language of Latin. Italian is spoken by about 58 million people in Italy, 24,000 in San Marino, 840,000 in Switzerland, another million in other European countries, and approximately 5 million in North and South America. Italian is the official language of Italy and San Marino, and one of the official languages of Switzerland, Croatia, and Slovenia.

The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Italian. Practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons is included in each lesson. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. This course includes Lessons 1-5 from the Italian Level 1 program featuring 2.5 hours of language instruction.

Access to lessons through Pimsleur mobile and desktop apps or Amazon® Echo® devices.

5, 30-minute audio lessons, all featuring native speakers.

Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above.

Genius – Triggers your brain’s natural aptitude to learn.

Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers.

Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning.

Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it’s up to you.

Proven Method – Works when other methods fail.

Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life.

Compatible with Amazon® Echo® devices for doing lessons at home.

Share course with up to 3 additional household members.

Stream lessons or download to use in offline mode.

30-minute core lessons you can take anywhere with the Pimsleur app, or do at home with Amazon® Alexa®, or on your computer.

You’ll be speaking and understanding in no time flat! Completely portable, easily downloadable, and lots of fun. The Pimsleur® Method: the easiest, fastest way to learn a new language.

In addition, audio lessons can be played using the Pimsleur Skill for Amazon® Echo® devices. Pimsleur includes 5, 30-minute audio lessons as streaming or audio download accessible using the Pimsleur Mobile App, or on your computer.

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