Product Description
This pack aims to take users from scratch
to having a solid base in Italian within six months, and to feel
comfortable with the language in as little as three months.
In
only half an hour a day users will move ahead naturally until they are
at ease with all the basic structures needed for communication and
become familiar with the basic words and grammar of Italian.
The
method comprises two phases: the passive phase, in which users simply
repeat what they hear and read, and the active phase, in which users
begin to create sentences and imagine themselves in a variety of
everyday situations.
The audio is transcribed and translated in
the book which also contains detailed grammar notes and exercises and
amusing cartoons.
432 page book + 4 CDs or MP3 CD.
A unique learning principle:
Intuitive Assimilation
How did you learn to speak?
You
probably don't even know. You listened to your parents, gradually
understanding the meanings of sounds, words, and then whole sentences.
Then, once you had absorbed – or assimilated – the meanings of the word
associations, you began to link words and form your own sentences.
Assimil applied this same natural process adapting it to the abilities
of adults, young and old.
You assimilate in two phases:
The Passive Phase
The
first step is to familiarise yourself with the new language through
daily sessions lasting 20 to 30 minutes. You listen and read – and you
understand what is being said through the translation provided. You
repeat each sentence aloud to practice your pronunciation, with the help
of easy phonetic spellings and, better still, recordings. During the
Passive Phase you shouldn't try to form sentences. Just immerse yourself
in the language. Every seventh lesson you'll find a review of all the
points covered in the previous six lessons and a summary of the main
grammar points learned during the week. The key to success is the daily
routine.
The first two weeks are crucial. The rest will come naturally.
The Active Phase
The
Active Phase starts when you have acquired enough passive knowledge –
around Lesson 50. This phase continues alongside passive learning, and
involves revising Lesson 1, then Lesson 2 and so on, completing one
"active" lesson and one "passive" lesson each day.
In the Active
Phase, you cover up the text in the target language and, using the
translation on the opposite page, try to say it out loud – or in writing
if you wish. The Active Phase continues throughout the entire second
half of the book. For most major languages, it takes about five months
to assimilate a course of 100 lessons.
You'll be amazed at your
results! During this second phase, you will be building sentences with
ease and this encourages you to go on and complete your course.
A
With Ease course will enable you to reach a level of fluent everyday
conversation. You will have a good understanding of the grammar and a
large vocabulary (around 2,000 words). It is commonly agreed that an
adult speaker uses about 1,500 words.
Setting the standard for 80 years.
The Assimil brand was created exactly 80 years ago with its first method, "L'Anglais Sans Peine", for learning English.
Innovation
Assimil
pioneered self-study language methods in France and is now a household
name for foreign-language learning. Assimil offers a new way to learn:
an original and effective method based on the principle of intuitive
assimilation - a world first.
Instant success
From the
outset, Assimil's methods proved highly popular. The first sentence of
"L'Anglais Sans Peine" - My tailor is rich - has become a catchphrase in
France.
A method that works
Students learn a language in
its linguistic and cultural context, while focusing on oral
communication. What better proof of success than the sale of millions of
self-study methods since 1929? To date, more than 35 million people
around the world have learned or are learning a language with Assimil.
New developments
Assimil
has continuously updated its self-study methods, but its main focus is
on expanding the catalogue. More than 100 offerings are now available,
from European and regional languages to the most "exotic" languages.
Over the years, Assimil has adapted to new media, from 78 rpm vinyl
records to MP3, and is ready for exciting new developments in the 21st
century, such as e-learning.
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