For Dummies Series Want to speak Italian? Don"t have a lot of time? This practical audio set is designed to help you learn quickly and easily at home or on the road. From basic greetings and expressions to grammar and conversations, you"ll grasp the essentials and start communicating right away! Plus, you can follow along with the handy 96-page portable guide - filled with the words and phrases you"ll hear on the CDs, plus a mini dictionary. Teresa L. Picarazzi has a PhD in Italian Literature and has taught Italian at The Hopkins School, Dartmouth College, The University of Arizona, and Wesleyan University. - Get started with basic words and phrases. - Form sentences and practice parts of speech. - Handle real-world situations.