Complete Italian

The flagship course from Teach Yourself, Complete Italian is specifically designed for the self-leaner. It is comprehensive but flexible, allowing learners to take control of the learning process and work at their own pace. Perfect for the absolute beginner or anyone who wants to rekindle their knowledge and love of the Italian language and culture, Complete Italian features:

Clear and Simple Explanations: Learn Italian in a way that's easy to understand, even if you're just starting out. All-Skills Practice: Build your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills with diverse activities throughout the course. Engaging Storyline: Stay motivated with a captivating story that connects all of your lessons. Authentic Italian Conversations: Listen to authentic Italian speakers and immerse yourself in the Italian rhythm and flow. Cultural Insights: Get a deeper understanding of francophone culture with vibrant notes and easy-to-access authentic resources. Discovery Method: Notice patterns on your own to boost your memory and help you retain what you've learned. Two Hours of Audio: Perfect your speaking, pronunciation and listening skills. Online Resources: Grammar guides, CEFR-level assessments (A1, A2, B1), and learning tools to reflect on your journey.

Standout features:
Convenient and Flexible: Study at your own pace, whenever and wherever works best for you. Comprehensive Content: From beginner to intermediate, Complete Italian covers everything you need to build your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and advance to an intermediate level. Real-World Language: Learn Italian that you'll actually use, not just textbook phrases. Connect with authentic sources and culture. Stay on track! No more giving up-this course keeps you moving forward, step by step with tools to support your learning and an engaging story to keep you curious.

Author: Elena Borelli,Giulia Baronti
Publisher: Teach Yourself
Published: 10/21/2025
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.71lbs
Size: 9.61h x 7.24w x 0.79d
ISBN: 9781399818612

About the Author
Elena Borelli is a scholar and an educator with over twenty years of experience teaching Italian, French, and English in higher and corporate education. She holds a Ph.D. In Italian and French from Rutgers University, USA, and was Assistant Professor of Italian at CUNY, New York. Elena is also a translator and a researcher in the history and practice of literary translation. Elena has been teaching Italian and Intercultural Studies at King's since 2017.

Giulia Baronti is an educator and language specialist with over a decade of expertise in teaching Italian to foreigners. She studied Classics at the Università degli Studi di Firenze and holds advanced degrees in Didactic Theories and Teaching Training Methods, as well as Philology, Literature, and Linguistics. Giulia has been teaching Italian language at King's College London since 2019.