List $79.95

Eight 60-minute COMPACT DISCS + 480-PAGE TEXTBOOK with additional practice online

Publisher, Living Language - A Random House Company (September 2003)

"The dialogues are lively and natural. . . . The business sections are relevant, interesting, up-to-date, and useful. . . . The course is excellent." --Liliane Lazar, Hofstra University

"Innovative and timely . . . a clear and imaginative, comprehensive, and up-to-date overview that will captivate students and teachers alike." --Roberto Severino, Georgetown University

"One of the most comprehensive and thorough language books I have read. I consider the course a great achievement." --Giuseppe Manca, The New School University

Lively, up-to-date, authentic dialogues
Clear explanations of grammar
Cultural highlights
Business vocabulary & etiquette

Developed by the experts at Living Language, Ultimate Italian : Advanced has everything you need to increase your fluency in Italian. Just like the basic to intermediate level course, this program combines advanced conversation with grammar and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format. Ultimate Italian : Advanced also covers business vocabulary and etiquette, perfect for businesspeople as well as serious students and travelers.

COMPREHENSIVE LESSON MANUAL WITH REFERENCE SECTIONS

20 lessons:

* lively, authentic, up-to-date dialogues
* vocabulary, grammar, and usage
* cultural highlights
* business terms and etiquette

Reference sections:

* complete grammar summary with verb conjugations
* business and social letter writing
* Italian-English / English-Italian glossary

EIGHT 60-MINUTE COMPACT DISCS

First, learn at home:* immerse yourself in Italian - listen and repeat with the all-Italian recordings
* follow along with the manual, which includes English translations
* learn conversation, grammar, and culture

Then practice on the go:

* review and expand upon what you've learned
* an English-speaking instructor guides you through each lesson
* no reading required with these Italian/English recordings
* learn in the car, at the gym, anywhere