Outlines basic Italian grammar, and offers useful words and expressions and simplified dialogue.

Includes index. "Berlitz"--Cover. Accompanying audio CD: CD ID #MD05155A, Part #978KPART21243.

Getting started -- Saying it like it is -- Jumping into the basics of Italian -- Buongiorno! Salutations! -- Getting your numbers and time straight -- Italian in action -- Casa dolce case (Home sweet home) -- Where is the Colosseum? Asking directions -- Food glorious food - and don't forget the drink -- Shopping, Italian style -- Having fun out on the town -- Taking care of business and telecommunicating -- Recreation and the outdoors -- Italian on the go -- Planning a trip -- Money, money, money -- Getting around: planes, trains, taxis, and buses -- Finding a place to stay -- Handling emergencies -- Small talk, wrapping things up -- The part of tens -- Ten ways to pick up Italian quickly -- Ten things never to say in Italian -- Ten favorite Italian expressions -- Ten phrases to say so that people think you're Italian -- Appendixes: A. Verb tables ; B. Dictionaries ; C. About the CD ; D. Answer keys.