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Title: OK beginning
Review: This text and CD set gives a decent practical introduction to Italian, with clear and manageable grammar information. I would estimate that it is equivalent to a college semester of a language, if you learn this text well.CDs give very clear and lovely examples of Italian conversational speech. One can follow along in the text; this is very helpful.The format of the text, however, makes it somewhat difficult to review, and there isn't even a vocabulary list at the end of each chapter! This is a serious flaw. I would prefer also extensive review exercises at the end of the chapter. Instead, there are only small practice sessions embedded in the the text. I would like this format--it makes it seem manageable--if only there were also review sections at the end.
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